Get Good Grades
adapted from Mr. Carroll - Thank You!
I would like to see all of my students succeed. These steps can help you
work toward achieving your academic goals here in Spanish.
1. Believe in Yourself
· It is important to recognize abilities and talents you possess.
You must believe you can succeed.
2. Be Organized
· Use an assignment notebook
· Use three-ring notebooks for class notes
· Use folders for schoolwork
· Have phone numbers for classmates
· Keep your locker and backpack neat
· Get organized before you go to bed
3. Manage Your Time Well
· Use class time and study halls
· Create your own study plan
· Prepare for sabotage—identify anything that
could interrupt your study plan and
figure out how to avoid it
4. Be Successful in the Classroom
· Be in school, on time, every day
· Be prepared for class
· Sit in the front of the class if possible
· Be aware of your body language and nonverbal behavior
· Always do your homework
· Participate in class
· Be a good group member
· Treat others with courtesy and respect
· Involve your parents
5. Take Good Notes
· Be an active listener
· Take notes to help you pay attention
· Recognize important information
· Take notes that are easy to read
· Go over your notes as soon as possible
· Get copies of class notes if you are absent
6. Study Smart
· Find a good place to study
· Get started
· Know your learning style
· Organize your study time
· Know how to study for tests
· Use tricks to help you memorize information
· Know how to write sentences, paragraphs, and essays
· Use tricks when making an oral presentation
7. Use Test-Taking Strategies
· Get off to a good start
· Develop a plan
· Mark the questions that you want to return to
· Increase your odds on multiple-choice questions
· Look for key words in True/False questions
· Know how to approach essay questions
· Be prepared for open notes tests
· Check your answers
· Go over all returned tests
8. Reduce Test Anxiety
· A little anxiety improves concentration;
excessive worry will lower your scores
9. Get Help When You Need It
· When you have a problem, do something to resolve it