Student Success Statement by B.C Forbes

"Honesty is the cornerstone of character. the honest man or woman seeks not merely to avoid criminal or illegal acts, but to be scrupulously fair, upright, fearless in both action and expression. Honesty pays dividends both in dollars and in peace of mind."

B.C Forbes

I agree honesty is a good trait to have no matter who you are because honesty shows the kind of person you are and shows if they can trust you. Plus being honest pays better than getting payed in money because you know that you chose the right.

Honesty 9 of 10

Honesty

9 of 10

Honesty is always the best policy. Employers need to know that they can trust you with everything from company credit cards to trade secrets. How can you work at honestly? You demonstrate integrity every day that you do your own homework and resist the temptation to cheat on exams.

http://www.k12.hi.us/~mkunimit/honesty.htm

What is honesty?

·         Honesty is telling the truth.

·         Honesty is straightforward conduct.

·         Honesty is being sincere, truthful, trustworthy, honorable, fair, genuine, and loyal with integrity.

You are being honest when you…

·         Do your own homework

·         Tell a friend the truth

·         Explain the real reason you didn’t turn in your homework.

·         Keep your eyes on your own paper

·         Clean up your room after making a promise

·         Give the cashier the extra money she gave you by mistake

·         Write a report in your own words instead of copying

·         Admit you made the mistake

·         Keep a friend’s secret

·         Turn in a wallet full of money that you found

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Student Success Statement by Phil Jackson

" Stop working about whether you're going to win or lose and focus your full attention on whats happening right this moment."

Phil Jackson



I agree, you have to focus on the present no the future or past the past is behind you and the future is ahead of you, you need to focus on what's happening right now or you wont do something right if you worry to much about the past and future.

Phil Jacksons Biography

Time Management 8 of 10

Time Management

8 of 10

Master the moments and you may be real pro when it comes to juggling the many demands on your time—classes, homework and activities—with some family help. College gives you an even bigger chance to sharpen your time management skills by doing it all your own. And that’s a good thing since most jobs require multitasking. You might need to take care of current clients while attracting new ones, respond to e-mails while working on a major presentation, or order tomorrow’s produce while planning next week’s menu.

Someone said, “Wherever you are, be there.” Focus on the present moment and give it all your attention. Don’t let your mind drift and wander here and there when you need to be thinking and concentrating on the moment at hand. You can’t go back and recapture this moment, so make the most of it while it NOW. Master the present and you will master the future. Work smart by mastering the present moment.

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Student Success Statement by claudius

"Everyone is the architect of their own learning."

Claudius 

Everyone has their own way of learning not everyone learns the same.

Cool Under Pressure 6 of 10

Cool Under Pressure

6 of 10

Very few students enjoy taking tests. Yet functioning well under pressure is crucial to your future success. Try thinking of the pressure of testing as practice for the work worlds own explosive situations. You could someday find yourself meeting tight deadlines, speaking with irate customers, wielding a scalpel or handling dangerous chemicals.

The best way to curtail pressure and to even eliminate it is to prepare. Applying the motto “Be Prepared” holds true first time and every time. Prepare for that test, and you won’t worry about it.

In fact, it will be your chance to shine, to reveal the hard work you have out into preparing for the test. You will be rewarded for the effort you have thrust into your studies. Preparation removes fear. When you are prepared, you will not fear. Preparation helps you maintain your cool under pressure. Preparation generates energy and enthusiasm; therefore, prepare and your coolness under pressure is sure to abound.

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Student Success Statement by Peter F. Drucker

Student Success Statement
"Start with that is right rather than what is acceptable."
Peter F. Drucker

I agree because acceptance doesn't mean that you are doing right you can be accepted somewhere for being a bad person, it's better to do what's right first then later on be accepted for doing right.

Initiative 5 out of 10

Initiative

5 out of 10

Initiative is creativity, inventiveness, originality, ingenuity, imagination. Every time you respond in class, every time you choose your own research topic, every time you put together your own interpretation of a piece of literature, you make initiative. And future employers value can-do professionals who come up with new ideas and chart their own course through projects, employees who are self-reliant. Self-reliant people are self-starters who don’t procrastinate on getting the job done. They know what is required to do and do it. They don’t wait to be told many times. Succeeding in high school, college, and in the career world is taking initiative.

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Student Success Statement by Orson Swett Marden

" To be great--concentrate."
Orson Swett Marden

I agree because concentration is key to success. Without you wouldn't be able to stay on task.

Problem-Solving Skills 4 of 10

Problem-Solving Skills

4 of 10

Problem solving goes far beyond your math textbook. Every assignment is an opportunity to weigh all possible solutions carefully and choose the one you think is best. As a working professional, you’ll be solving problems regularly, whether its fixing a bug in a computer program or overcoming budget shortfalls. Problem solving situations occur extensively and frequently; therefore, be ready when then come.

When problems or challenges occur, some people look at them at negative experiences, as a crisis. These people are the ones who live day by day with gloom and negativism in their attitudes. But the really successful people, those who are cheerful and optimistic, are those who look at problems as opportunities to learn grow , expand their horizons, and make new discoveries. They look on the bright side of things and live happy lives.

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STUDENT SUCCESS STATEMENT BY ANON

"Education is a marathon--not a sprint"
ANON

I agree education is a long process you can't rush it its like the saying you can't rush perfection.

Teamwork Skills 3 of 10

Teamwork Skills

3 of 10

Every time your class breaks into groups to tackle a challenge, you build teamwork skills. In college, you’ll continue to have these opportunities to practice voicing your opinions, listening and responding to others, and reaching compromises. By the time you leave college, you can be an expert in this important workplace skill.

Together

Everyone

Achieves

More

Individually you can achieve so much, but when you work with others for a common cause, the same objectives, you can accomplish a tremendous amount more. You synergize your talents, knowledge, and skills with those whom you work. All members of the team are edified together, a type of education you can’t obtain by working alone

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Student Success Statement

" The man who has no imagination has no wings."
Muhammad Ali

Without your imagination you wont go places your imagination is what creates you.

Speaking Skills 2 of 10

Speaking Skills

2 of 10

When you’re assigned a class presentation, think twice before dismissing it as an unimportant part of your education. Employers look for speaking skills in job applicants, who may have to give presentations to clients or represent their organization in the field. It’s never too soon to practice good eye contact and other public speaking techniques.

http://www.newswiretoday.com/news/17334/

According to The Book of Lists, the fear of public speaking ranks number one in the minds of the majority of people. Far above the fear of death and disease, comes the fear of standing in front of a crowd. Joel Weiner noted author and public speaker wants to help people overcome that fear.

“The biggest fear is public speaking, with 15 percent of American experiences a dramatic fear of it,” said Dr. Michael Telch of the laboratory for the study of Anxiety Disorders (LSAD) in the Department of Psychology at The University of Texas of Austin. “People have had to turn down jobs, and certainly students have dropped classes because of it.”

Regardless of your occupation, your success depends a great deal upon your ability to communicate effectively! Whether you’re running a meeting, selling a product, making a presentation, motivating co-workers or just communicating one-one-one with others, you’ll get far better results if you can speak persuasively, smoothly and intelligently.

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Student Success Statement by calvin coolidge

Student Success Statement
"Nothing in the world can take the place of persistence. Talent will not; nothing is more common than unsuccessful men with talent. Genius will not; the word is full of educated derelicts. Persistence and determination alone are omnipotent. The slogan 'Press On' has solved and always will solve the problems of the human race."
-Calvin Coolidge, 30th president of the United States

Persistence is key to success without persistence you cant succeed.

Writing Skills 1 of 10

Writing Skills

1 of 10

Communication is at the top of the list of skills that employers look for. And communication in the workplace often means writing.

Health professionals keep patient charts, researches depend on the money they collect by writing grant applications, software engineers write technical specifications, and nearly everyone writes e-mail to people inside and outside their organization. And before you even get the chance to interview for a job you’ll need to be present yourself in cover letters and resumes.

So, by taking writing serious and doing your best on every research paper, every lab report you write, every new post you write in your blog site, and every writing activity you engage in, you’re preparing yourself for a good career.

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Student Success Statement by Confucius

"To see what is right and not to do it is want of courage."
Confucius

I agree because if you want something in life you have to go for it you can't expect it to come to you, you must work hard and get.

Exam Day: Survival Tips Test-Taking Part 3

Exam Day: Survival Tips

Test-Taking

Part 3

Identify key words.

This helps you focus on the main idea of challenging questions.

Rephrase difficult questions.

To understand questions better, rewrite them in your own words. Be careful not to change the meanings.

Organize your thoughts before you write.

Take time to organize your responses to short- answer and essay questions. You’ll reduce the time you need to revise.

Write neatly.

Be sure you don’t lose points on answers the teacher can’t read.

Use all the time you’re given.

If you finish early, don’t leave. Use the extra times to proof read and review your answers.

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The Top Reason Most People Fail To Achieve Their Goals from Shawn Lim

Student Success Statement

"Persistence can change failure into extraordinary achievement."
by: Matt Biondi

I agree because even if you're failing if you try hard enough you can pass and do well in life, just because you have a F doesn't mean you failed at life and that you should stop trying.

Exam Day: Survival Tips Test-Taking Part 2

Exam Day: Survival Tips

Test-Taking

Part 2

During the Test

Read the directions.

It’s important that you follow the instructions exactly. For example, some questions may have more than one correct answer.

Answer easy questions first.

Doing this can job your memory about useful facts. You may also come across information that can help you with other questions.

Answer every question.

Unless there is a penalty for wrong answers, try to answer every question; you may be able to get partial credit for those you begin but don’t complete correctly.

Ask question

If a question isn’t clear, talk to your teacher. If that’s not possible, explain your answer in the margin.

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Student Success Statement by anon

"improve your performance by improving your attitude."
ANON

I agree because if you want to do good you have to have a positive mind set.

Student Success Statement by Mark twain

"Always do right"
Mark Twain

I agree never do what's wrong, living above the line is doing right.

Online learning Part 2

Online learning

Part 2

More Tips

Finally, look beyond the article for more clues.

·         Read the website’s home page and the about Us page. Look for a mission statement to learn more about the site, its purpose and the organization sponsoring it.

·         If there is an author listed look for a bibliography that discusses the authors education, profession and other relevant background. If there is no bio on the site, search for one elsewhere on the Web.

·         Check the date. Facts can change over time, so see if the site shows when it was last updated.

·         Presentation counts; look at everything from design to spelling. A clean, well-organized site shows a certain degree of professionalism.

·         Avoid sites that are pornographic, vulgar, inappropriate, below par. Suggestive, and falsifying.

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Student Success Statement by anon

Student Success Statement
"Gold medals don't make champions...hard work does."
ANON


Just because you receive a medal doesn't mean you worked hard for it it could've been luck and you can get a medal for being the laziest person alive.

Online Learning Part 1

Online Learning

Part 1

Read Between the Lines

Make a judgment about the site’s reliability based on your own analysis of the site and the information it contains. Here are some ways to do this:

·         Look for facts you know or can check with a trusted source. If the site gets those facts right, it’s more likely that the other facts on the site are also accurate.

·         Study the language used. Is it angry, satiric or overly impassioned? This may indicate that the site is biased.

·         Consider whether the arguments are logical and backed up by evidence, and whether the site presents only one point of view.

·         Check the links to the sources that the author acknowledges. Scholarly writing, whether in print or online, should include bibliography.

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Student Success Statement By Margaret Chase Smith

Student Success Statement
" The right way is not always the popular way. Standing for right when it is  unpopular is a true test of moral character."
By Margaret Chase Smith

I agree because the right decisions are always the harder ones to make even though you find it difficult it is better to do what is right rather than be popular and destroy your future.

It’s Online, but Is It on Target? Part 3

It’s Online, but Is It on Target?

Part 3

Dot-What?

Look at the site’s address. What follows the dot?

·         Dot-com is not only for business; anyone can use it. Dot-coms include well-known and respected companies, but also private individuals.

·         Dot-org usually indicates a not-for-profit organization.  Many dot-orgs present unbiased information, but others have political agendas, focus on debatable issues of facts, and might not present all sides of an argument.

·         Dot-Gov. indicates a government website at the federal, state or local level. The federal government is a good source of statistics, and its sites are widely considered among the most reliable.

·         Dot-mil is used by sites that are part of the military.

·         Dot-edu usually indicates a university website. While its published research is generally considered very trustworthy, anyone associated with the university, whether a world-renowned scholar or a freshman, can be given space on its server. Professors sometimes put student course work up on the web, but that doesn’t mean they’re vouching for the information’s accuracy.

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Student success Statement by Liane Cordes

" Continuous effort, not strength or intelligence, is the key to unlocking our potential."

Liane Cordes

I agree because nothing is impossible as long as you try and put effort into what you're doing.

It’s Online, but Is it On Target? Part 2

It’s Online, but Is it On

Target?

Part 2

Research with Attitude

Conduct your research with the attitude of a skeptic. As you examine websites for clues that they’re trustworthy, ask these questions:

·         Who wrote the Web page? If you can’t identify the individual or organization responsible for the information, don’t use it.

·         What are the author’s qualifications for writing on the subject?

·         Has the article passed through an editorial process designed to ensure quality and accuracy?

·         What is the website’s purpose? Look for motives—like selling products or winning votes—that could result in biased or incomplete information.

·         Is the information accurate? Is it up to date? Where did the author get this information?

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student success statement by gilbert arland

Student Success Statement
"When an archer misses the mark,he turns and looks for the fault within himself. Failure to hit the bull's eye is never the fault of the target.
To improve your aim, improve yourself."
Gilbert Arland

I agree with this statement becausewhen you fail at something it is never the fault of anything else or anyone else but your own.

Student Success Statement by William Matthews

Student Success Statement
" The first law of success...Is concentration; to bend all the energies to one point, and to go directly to that point, looking neither to the right nor the left."
william Matthews

If you want to be successful in life you have to get all the unnecessary thoughts out of your head and concentrate on the main goal.

SQ3R SQ3R=Survey-Question-Read- Recite-Review

SQ3R

SQ3R=Survey-Question-Read- Recite-Review

Question      

As you survey the text, ask a question for each section. Ask what, why, how, when, who and where questions as they relate to the content. Here’s how you can create questions:

·         Turn the title, heading or subheading into questions.

·         Rewrite the questions at the end of the chapter or after each subheading in your own words.

Write down your questions. Questions help you pay attention, understand the text better and recall the information more easily later on.

Read

Read one section of the chapter at a time, actively looking for an answer to your question for that section. Pay attention to bold and italicized text that authors use to make important points.

Be sure to review everything in the section, including tables, graphs and illustration—these features can communicate an idea more powerfully than written text.

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Student Success Statement by Robert Kiyosaki

Student Success Statement
"Your future is created by what you do today, not tomorrow."
Robert Kiyosaki

What you do right now molds your future whether it be bad or good.

SQ3R: A Great Reading and Studying Technique

SQ3R

SQ3R: A Great Reading and Studying Technique

http://www.collegeboard.com/student/plan/college-success/26666.html

Improve Your Study Skills

SQ3R Stands for

Survey

Question

Read

Recite

Review

It is a proven technique to sharpen your study skills. In college, you’ll be required to do lots of reading. You’ll often have to complete reading assignments in several different books for several different courses at the same time.

SQ3R helps make reading and studying purposeful and effective, so that you use your time most efficiently. Here’s how this strategy works.

Survey

Let’s say your assignment is to read one chapter. First, get an idea if what the chapter is about by reviewing the highlights:

·         Read the title, headings and subheadings.

·         Notice words that are italicized or bold.

·         Look at charts, graphs, pictures, maps, and other visual material.

·         Read options

·         Read the very beginning and end of the chapter

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Student Success Statement by john wooden

"When I was teaching basketball, I urged my players to try their hardest to improve on that very day, to make that practice a masterpiece. 
This rule is even more important in life than basketball. You have to apply yourself each day to become a little better. By applying yourself to the task of becoming a little better each and every day over a period of time, you will become allot better. Only then will you be able to approach being the best you can be. It begins by trying to make each day count and knowing you can never make up for a lost day."
John Wooden

If you practice every day you will eventually get better at it and master it even. Practice makes perfect you cant get good at something if you don't practice at it all famous basketball players got to where they are by working hard and practicing.

Reading 5 tips for Success Tips 3-4

Reading

5 tips for Success

Tips 3-4

Tip 3: Do research

Literary critics have written vast numbers of analytical and critical pieces on countless books. If you’re having trouble understanding a particular text, do some research and see what knowledgeable sources have to say about it. In addition in to increasing your comprehension, you’ll also be showing initiative, something teachers always like to see. Always use legitimate and scholarly sources, not condensed study guides. Going the extra mile in your research elevates your achievement 10-fold.

Tip 4: Use a Dictionary

Make sure you have access to a dictionary when you’re reading. You can often figure out the meaning of an unfamiliar word by using context clues, but sometimes you can’t. Rather than simply skipping over the words you don’t know, take the time to look them up. The results are well worth the effort. Your comprehension will increase greatly, and you’ll build your vocabulary at the same time.

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Reading 5 tips for Success

" Every time iv'e done something that doesn't feel right, it's ended up not being right."
Mario Cuomo
(52nd governor of NY)

If you something is not right it is most likely not right because if you do something right it should make you feel good.

Reading 5 tips for Success

Reading

5 tips for Success

http://www.collegeboard.com/student/plan/boost-your-skills/189995.html

Reading and writing go hand in hand. The better you understand a text, the more likely you are to successfully communicate your thoughts about it in writing. So It’s important to develop strong skills in both areas. With that in mind, here’s how to improve your reading comprehension.

Tips 1-2

Tip 1: Annotate

Be an active reader. Instead of passively reading a text, take notes about important story elements, key factual information and significant ideas in the text.

Tip 2: Note the Author’s Writing Style

Every author writes with a purpose, using deliberate methods to successfully relate specific information to the audience. When you’re reading, look for patterns in the author’s writing. For example, you may notice a repetition of key words, phrases or symbols-or the use of a distinct type of sentence structure. Authors employ these writing strategies to help readers comprehend a central argument or theme, so be sure to explore how these techniques create meaning

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Student Success Statement

The Three Don'ts
Don't whine
Don't complain
Don't make excuses
by: John Wooden


If you don't whine you will have a good character trait. If you dont complain people will think high of you. If you dont make excuses you will succeed and always be on time.

5 Tips for Staying Motivated Tips 3-5

5 Tips for Staying Motivated

Tips 3-5

3. Set attainable Goals

If you’re having trouble writing a 25-page paper for class because it seems like such a big job, don’t focus on that final number. Break the paper down and consider each section of your paper individually. You can handle any project in small chunks.

4. Find a Social Support Network

Create a group of people around you who want to help you succeed. Mentors can be teachers for family friends who can give you guidance and help you develop new skills. Counselors can help you with planning your courses and starting to explore colleges. You can also reach out to friends and peers who can motivate you by listening and sharing ideas.

5. Acknowledge Your Accomplishments

Give yourself a quick reward when you complete an assignment or task. Take a walk, send an email, and get a snack. Then move on to the next project.

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Student Success Statement

"The three Nevers"

Never lie
Never cheat
Never steal


John Wooden was a good man all his life he always chose the right he never did anything that was wrong.

5 Tips for Staying Motivated Tips 1-2

5 Tips for Staying Motivated

Tips 1-2

http://www.collegeboard.com/student /plan/boost-your-skills/8454.html

To succeed in high school and college, you have to do your best at all times. But sometimes it’s hard to stay motivated, even when you really care about the work you’re doing. Here are five ways to stay on the right track.

1. Focus on high-impact activities

The key to succeed in school is staying focused on your course work. Make a list to get an overall picture of your workload before you start to tackle any of it. Then make a plan. Although it’s tempting to do the simplest assignments first, those that take more time and effort to accomplish are probably the ones that you’ll learn the most from.

To determine what your priorities are, rank assignments in the order of their importance. Then rearrange your time and devote more energy toward those that have the greatest impact on your course work and grades. For example, even though all homework assignments are important, studying for midterm exam takes priority over writing a paragraph for English class. As you complete each task, think of it as another step on your way to college success.

2. Create New Challenges

Changing your approach can help you stay interested in what you’re doing. If you’ve been given an assignment similar to one you’ve done in the past, think about it in a different way. If you wrote an essay for a creative writing assignment last year, try a poem this time. For book reports pick a history book instead of another biography.

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Student Success Statement by Robert E. Lee

Student Success Statement
"You have only always to do what is right. It will become easier by practice, and you enjoy in the midst of your trials the pleasure of an approving conscience."
Robert E. Lee

Doing whats right take practice but with time you will find enjoyment from it and your conscience will be forever clean.

Take Control of Homework So It Doesn’t Control You Part 3

Take Control of Homework

So It Doesn’t Control You

Part 3

Take Advantage of Any Free Time

If you have a study period or a long bus ride, use the time to review notes, prepare for an upcoming class or start your homework. Flashcards are a great learning tool. They are easy to make ,easy to handle, and are a marvelous tool to help you learn and remember anything. Punch a hole in the upper left corner of each index card and connect the stack of your flash cards with a ring. Then the cards are bound and not flopping around. Flash cards bound like a small book with pages. You can even have separated ringed stacks for each subject. Whatever you want to remember put it on a card.

Study with a Friend

Get together with friends and classmates to quiz each other compare notes and predict test questions. Consider joining a study group.

Communicate

If you have concerns about the amount or type of homework you have, you may want to talk to your family, teachers or counselor. They can help you understand how much time you need to allot for homework and how to manage your tasks.

Celebrate Your Achievement

Reward yourself for hitting milestones or doing something well.

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Student Success Statement by Davy Crockett

"Be always sure you're right, then go right ahead"
Davy Crockett

IF you know that something is right then go right ahead and do it. IF you know that something is wrong then dont do it.

Take Control of Homework So it doesn’t Control You Part 2

Take Control of Homework

So it doesn’t Control You

Part 2

Keep Things in Perspective

Know how much weight each assignment or test carries, and use your time accordingly .Don’t waste time accordingly. Don’t waste time, but be wise and smart. Doing the most important things first is being wise and smart.

Get More Involved

Keep your mind from wandering by taking notes, underlining sections, discussing topics with others or relating your homework to something you’re studying in another class. Learn actively and not passively. Be anxiously engaged in your studies and you will have a great experience. Demonstrate a good attitude toward home assignments; you will begin to love doing it.

Organize the Information

People process information in different ways. Some people like to draw pictures or charts to digest information, others prefer to read out loud or make detailed outlines. Try to find the methods that work best for you. Ask your teacher for recommendations if you’re having trouble.

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Antique Bikes from debasish

Student Success Statement by Ralph Waldo Emerson

"Character is higher than intellect"
Ralph Waldo Emerson

Showing that you are a good person is better than showing how smart you can be, don't get me wrong being smart is good but its better to have character.

Take Control of Homework So it doesn’t control you Part 1

Take Control of Homework

So it doesn’t control you

Part 1

http://www.collegeboard.com/student/plan/boost-your-skills/121.html

Although very few students 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 tie productively.

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Very Funny Cars In Trouble from tom tom

Student Success Statement

" I think it better to do right, even if we suffer in so doing, than to incur the reproach of our consciences and posterity."
 Robert E. Lee

It is better to do whats right no matter the cost of doing so.

Note-Taking Strategies Part 4

Note-Taking Strategies

Part 4

http://www.collegeboard.com/student/plan/college-success/955.html

For Review

Once you’ve done all of the above, you’ll find you’ve created your own personalized study guide. Cover the main section of the page and use the key words and questions in the left margin as a quiz.

Stick to It

Review your notes the day you take them and all your notes once a week. That way, you won’t need to study as much when its test time. You’ve been doing the work all along. Try out the Cornell system, but if it doesn’t work for you, experiment with other methods. Ask your classmates how they take notes or ask a teacher for advice. Taking good notes requires practice, like any other skill. And the more you work at it now, the more prepared you’ll be to take notes in college.

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Shorter school years

We should only go to school for one semester. Two semesters is too much time in school. We should be able to spend most of our time home and relaxing as opposed to being here working your butt off. We need to relax every now and then and school doesn't allow us to do that.

Basket player Tony Farmer get 3 year sentence to prison

A basket-ball player named Tony Farmer was charged for assault and intimidation on his girlfriend. He dragged her across the floor. He got 3 years in prison.

I think he shouldn't of layed a hand on her because he had a future going for him. He could of continued college and playing basket ball and he could of been a someone.

Note-Taking Strategies Part 3

Note-Taking Strategies

Part 3

http://www.collegeboard.com/student/plan/college-success/955.html

After Class

As soon as class ends, review your notes and fill in any blanks. Underline, highlight and use symbols to sort through the information. If you don’t understand something, get help from your teacher or classmates.

After you’ve reviewed all your notes from class, in the left-hand area of the page write down key words and questions your teacher might ask on a test.

At the bottom of each page, write a summary of the notes. This helps you digest what you’ve learned. It also improves your memory of the material for the long term and for tests down the road.

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Speak your mind

Schools should not give homework any more. Or at least only give it to us once a week. I mean some teachers give us so much homework and projects that we cant do our personal stuff. They make us do homework that will take up our whole time. The school should also serve better lunches, the school used to give alright lunches but now they are trying to be too healthy. The food here is nasty most of the time and students end up throwing it away which is making them loose money because its just being throw away so its better for them to serve better food so it don't get thrown away.

Student Success Statement By Dante Alighieri

Student Success Statement
"He listens well who takes notes."
By Dante Alighieri

Taking notes will hep you in life especially now in high school it will help you pass a test and a class. Taking notes is important because they help you remember old thing/subjects.

Note-Taking Strategies Part 2

Note-Taking Strategies

Part 2

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During Class

One approach that has been proven effective is called the Cornell Note-Taking System. Here are some of its methods. Start by using the main section of your page to take down your notes during class. Be sure to leave space on the left side of the page and the bottom. Things to keep in mind:

·         Get the speaker’s main points. Don’t write down every word you hear.

·         Leave blanks in your notes to add explanations later.

·         Organize as you write. Pay attention to cues such as repetition and emphasis.

·         Indicate main and supporting points as you go.

·         Jot down key vocabulary, important facts and formulas.

·         Ask questions. If you’re confused, it’s better to ask while the material is fresh in your mind.

CHOOSE THE RIGHT!!!

Student Success Statement By Woodrow Wilson

Student Success Statement
"Tell me what is right and i will fight for it."
By Woodrow Wilson

If there is something worth fighting for it  deserves a chance to be heard. If you believe in something that is right, fight for it don't just push it aside, let it out.

Distance Education: Is a Virtual Classroom for You? Part 4 of 4

Distance Education: Is a Virtual Classroom for You?

Part 4 of 4

Emphasis on the Written Word

Most of the communication, as well as the course work, in distance-learning classes is written. That’s a plus, because the focus on the written word gives you the opportunity to develop as a writer—and strong writing skills are essential to academic success. However, if writing is a serious weakness for you, virtual learning may not be the best educational option until you improve your skills. Yes, most of distance education is the written word; therefore, you need to be a good reader, love to read, and love writing also. Most of your assignments will be written and submitted to the instructor in the written format. Your penmanship needs to be excellent, spelling great, sentence structure above average, vocabulary extraordinary. You need to have online access with reliable equipment. If your Internet communications at home isn’t working, you can’t do online education from home and will need to go to someplace where you do access to the internet.

Decide whether it’s Right for You

Distance education isn’t for everyone, but it just might be for you. You really should seek it out and give it a try. You might even fall in love with distance education. While distance education may be the perfect alternative for some students, it’s not the right choice for everyone. So carefully consider your unique needs and interests and give distance education a try; then, decide if it is right for you.

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