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How to Avoid Getting Detention

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If you find yourself sitting in detention after school, you may feel it's not fair, or maybe that you're being singled out for punishment. But you do have the ability to avoid getting detention if you try to follow these steps. It will build your ... more »

How to Avoid Plagiarism

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Plagiarism can ruin lives. Students can be failed for it. Politicians have been destroyed by it. Even empires have fallen due to this very subject. This is very important stuff!.. more »

How to Balance Homework and Chores

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Between doing your homework and handling household chores, it may sometimes seem as if there aren't enough hours in the day to balance your busy schedule. Both your homework and your chores are important because they teach responsibility. Being ... more »

How to Be a Study Buddy

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During school, you may find that you or one of your friends struggle in a certain class. You may find the course load too difficult or boring and dread studying. To make things easier on you and your friends, you can decide to be a study buddy... more »

How to Be an Approachable Girl in School

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In the jungles of high school and junior high, it's not always easy to come across as approachable. So how do the girls who are super popular pull it off? It has a lot more to do with friendliness than looks. Try these tips as you navigate ... more »

How to Be Attentive in Class

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It's been quite sometime now since you've paid attention in class. You've been sleeping through most of your classes. So, what is it that causes you to become aloof? Well, you will be surprised as to what will help you become more attentive in class... more »

How to Be Left Alone in School

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You may have a load of friends through a source other than your school. You may just not want any friends. Maybe you're focused on getting an education and avoiding social situations altogether. Whatever the case, read on to learn how to be left ... more »

How to Be Outgoing Outside of School

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Learning how to be outgoing outside of school is easy. You simply have to build confidence and social skills and apply those skills to different settings with other people. Follow these tips to be more outgoing outside of school... more »

How to Be Overweight and Popular

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You may think you are starting with a deck stacked against you when you are overweight. Think again. Everyone out there has some sort of obstacle they must overcome in life. Whether it is extra weight, an embarrassing parent, a troubled ... more »

How to Be Popular in Private School

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Being popular in school can be fun and is certainly easier than being unpopular. Being popular in private school is similar to popularity in public schools, except that factors such as wealth, status, connections and networking skills become more ... more »

How to Be Popular Without Being Mean

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Regardless of what the homecoming king and queen say, everybody wants to be popular. The king and queen shrug off popularity because they have it dripping off their crowns. The rest of the world has to fight for whatever they can get, and one way ... more »

How to Be Prepared for a Pop Quiz

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In a student's life, few things are as unnerving as sitting down in class and hearing the teacher announce "pop quiz." You look around in horror as you realize that you are completely unprepared. Avoid this situation by always being ready in the ... more »

How to Be Safe in Chemistry Lab

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Chemistry labs can be educational and interesting. However, it can also be a dangerous place. Following all the recommended safety procedures and rules in the lab can keep you safe while you conduct your experiments... more »

How to Be Social and Confident in Junior High

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Junior high school is a very exciting and stressful time. It is exciting because you are becoming a teenager, but is stressful because of peer pressure, cliques and popularity contests. While it is most important to study hard in junior high ... more »

How to Be Strange

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Strange can be good or bad. The man talking to himself on the subway has a strange vibe, but there is also the strange, somewhat amusing behavior of eccentric old millionaires who leave their wealth to their beloved pets. You can be strange by ... more »

How to Become a Geek

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Geeks are usually considered nerds. Sometimes, being a geek can be a good thing. Geeks tend to do good in school and stay out of trouble. If you want to become a geek, it will take some work. You have to change your style, mind and attitude. You ... more »

How to Become Homecoming King

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If you endeavor to become homecoming king as a boost to your popularity or to simply look good on a college application, don't leave the contest to chance. Use these methods to actively campaign for the title and receive the crown over your ... more »

How to Become School Head Boy or Head Girl

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Becoming head boy or head girl of a school requires responsibility and popularity showcased for both students and teachers alike. As a representative of the student body and a liaison between students, teachers and administrators, the head boy ... more »

How to Become the Best Teacher's Pet You Can Be

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We all hate teacher's pets. But teacher's pets think they have the best position in the world. Quite honestly, the position of teacher's pet will get you far. If you're currently in school and looking for a way to get ahead, read on... more »

How to Behave in a School Science Lab

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School science labs are not only educational; they can be interesting, even though they are required classes. However, good behavior is essential in a school science lab to keep you and your classmates safe... more »

How to Benefit From a Study Group

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If you've been feeling like your teachers are expecting more of you in a lot less time, consider forming a study group with a few of your fellow students. By working together, you can cover more ground, get help with topics that confuse you and ... more »

How to Best Prepare For and Do Your Next Research Paper

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Research papers can be a real challenge and pain for many high school and college students. This article is attempt to help make the process a little bit easier and less frustrating for your next research paper excursion... more »

How to Bypass Bess

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Bess is Internet filtering software that blocks users from getting to certain websites. Many school administrators use Bess to keep students from visiting non-school related websites. Students often complain that Bess is too restrictive and ... more »

How to Calculate Math Problems With the Order of Operations

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Calculating mathematical problems involving multiple operations can be very confusing. It is very important to follow the order of operations. Remember these simple steps when working complex problems involving multiple operations... more »

How to calculate the volume of a can or cylinder

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This article will show you how to figure out the volume of a tube, cylinder, or can with a circular top and bottom. For example, the volume of a can of pop or soda... more »

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