Take Control of Homework

Take Control of Homework

So it doesn't control you?

Part 1

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Although very few student love homework, it does serve a purpose. Homework helps you:

·        Reinforce what you've learned during the day.

·        Build study habits that are essential in college.

·        Prepare for your classes.

·        Get a sense of progress

Here are some tips to help you deal with homework more efficiently and effectively.

SET THE MOOD

Create a good study area with everything you need (for example, a calculator). If you don’t have a quiet place at home, try your school or local library.

KNOW WHERE TO BEGIN

Make a list of everything you need to do, and note all deadlines. Do the more difficult assignments first, so you don’t have to face them at the end.

Study at the Same Time Every Day

Even if you don’t have homework every night, use the time to review notes. If sitting down to work is part of your normal routine, you’ll approach it with less dread. Also, you’ll become a pro at using time productively.

CHOOSE THE RIGHT!!!

Selecting Your Courses

Selecting Your Courses

Recommend Classes for College Success

Part 1

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The academic rigor of your high school courses is an important factor in the college admission process. College admission officers see your high school course schedule as a blue print of your education. They’re looking for a solid foundation of learning that you can build on in college.

To create that foundation, take at least five solid academic classes every semester. Start with the basics and then move on to advanced courses. Challenging yourself is a part of what makes school fun; but you need a firm grasp of the fundamentals before going no to more advanced work.

CHOOSE THE RIGHT!!!

Successful Students 3-4

Successful Students

3-4

3. … ask questions. Successful students ask question to provide the quickest route between ignorance and knowledge. In addition to securing knowledge you seek, asking questions has at least two other extremely important benefits. The process helps you pay attention to your professor and helps your professor pay attention to you! Think about it. If you want something, go after it. Get the answer now, or fail a question later. There are no foolish questions, only foolish silence. It’s your choice.

4. … learn that a student and a professor make a team. Most instructors want exactly what you want: they would like for you to learn the material in their respective classes and earn a good grade.

Successful students reflect well on the efforts of any teacher; if you have learned your material, the instructor takes some justifiable pride in teaching. Joining forces with your instruction, they are not an enemy; you share the same interests, the same goals – in short, your teammates. Get to know your professor. You’re the most valuable players on the team. Your jobs are to work together for mutual success. Neither wishes to chalk up a losing season. Be a team player!

CHOOSE THE RIGHT!!!