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IMPROVING STUDY SKILLS...
Do you want to get better grades? YOU CAN DO IT! Here are some tips
that will help you do your best in school all year long:
* Set aside a specific time to study. Many kids find it easiest to
come home, have something to eat, then study right away, but if you have
other activities at that time you'll need to find what works for you.
* Study every day. If you don't have assignments to do, take a few
minutes to review topics that you find hardest.
* Create your own study space. If you don't have a desk in your room,
or if the dining room table doesn't give you enough peace, consider going
to the local library or taking up a corner of a quiet room.
* Don't do other things while you are studying. This includes watching
TV, fixing a snack, and talking on the phone. Some people claim they
can study better with classical or soft instrumental music playing.
* If you have a lot of reading to do to prepare for a test, try
taking notes as you go along. Otherwise, you'll find your mind wandering.
* Homework shouldn't take up all of your spare time. If you find one
teacher is giving out hours of homework all the time, it could be that
he/she doesn't realize it takes so long. Talk to your teacher, or to your
parents so they can talk to your teacher and alert her to the amount of time
your homework is taking up.
* Finally, ask for help if you need it. Teachers, parents, and friends
are usually willing to go over something with you again if you didn't
quite "get it" the first time.
