How to Get Good Grades In School

The secret to getting good grades is really very simple. You don't have to be a genius to earn high marks. Forget what your parents say about "applying yourself". All you need to do is follow the easy steps below to get good grades.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Notebook
• Pen
• Your study materials

1. Pay attention in class and actively take notes. Taking notes helps you retain what you are being taught.

2. Study each evening, even if it is just for a few minutes. Don't just study right before you have a test or a quiz.

3. Complete all of the reading your teacher assigns, even if you don't think you are going to be tested or quizzed on it. The reading helps you understand other concepts.

4. Ask for help when you need it. Take the time to talk to your teachers after class, during lunch or after school when you need extra help to understand a concept.

5. Whenever a teach offers extra credit, take advantage of it. Never let an opportunity for extra credit go by.

6. When studying for a test, don't cram all your studying into one evening. Take a few days or a week to study the material and break your study time up into one to two hour blocks per day.

7. If you don't do well on a test, ask if you could re-take the test. It never hurts to ask. The teacher may not say yes, but at least you tried.

8. Eat healthy foods. Giving your body positive nourishment will help your brain retain information longer.

9. Get a good night's rest. Your mind needs rest to function at its peak.

Tips & Warnings

• Be respectful and kind to teachers. They are more likely to help students that treat them well.
• Realize that one bad test or quiz score will not ruin your grade. If you work hard you can overcome one poor score.

[Kylara]

on 11/8/2008 I am going to get my youngest to read this so he will know it is not just me who says these things. Thank you