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Friday, October 12, 2012

Student Success Statement: Socrates


Student Success Statement

“Regard your good name as the richest jewel you can possibly be possessed of.”

Socrates
Reflection: This is basically saying that you need a good name because it reflects upon yourself, and if you have a good name you’ll be one of the “richest” people, because your actions are based on nothing more than how you think, and your good name reflects your good personality.

How Successful Students Prepare for Tests: (Part 2)


How Successful Students Prepare for Tests

Part 2

8. Make summary sheet, flash cards, and practice tests.

9. Always carry some kind of pocket work and make use of wasted spare minutes by reciting and thinking about what you are learning.

10. Learn something new or difficult in your strong intelligence, sense or in your dominant hemisphere. Reinforce it with as many different ways as possible.

11. Find a study partner or two in each class and routinely take turns teaching each other the material.

12. Prepare for class as if there will be a pop quiz.

The single most important way to prepare for a test is to study many days in advance. Study each day to prepare for a test that is coming in a few days or weeks. When you are prepared, you will do great on the test and you will be confident.

CHOOSE THE RIGHT!!!

Thursday, October 11, 2012

How Successful Students Prepare for Tests: (Part 1)


How Successful Students Prepare for Tests

Part 1

Are you really doing everything you can to prepare for tests? Re-reading the chapter and looking over your notes is not enough. Below is a list of tips for test preparation from successful student.

1. Keep up to date with assignments.

2. Take notes in every class every day. This includes asking questions when you don’t understand.

3. Process information as you come to it. Learning information is much different than

       “Becoming acquainted” with it.

4. Process information systematically. Label in the margin works well for most people.

5. Adapt it to suit your learning styles. Capitalize on the discipline label in the margin requires and make it a habit to process information from texts and lectures, not just go over it.

6.  Have a place to study that is free of distractions.

7. Have a specific time for initial study of each subject. You may need more than this time, but having a set time will save you time.

 

CHOOSE THE RIGHT!!!

Wednesday, October 10, 2012

Student Success Statement: James E. Faust


Student Success Statement

“Obedience leads to true freedom”

James E. Faust
Reflection: When you listen and obey all rules you will truly have freedom. Choosing the Right will let you obey all rules to have freedom. After you will be happy, because you are free.

Successful Students: (Part 2)


Successful Students

Part 2

Successful students take charge of their lives and balance their time between fun and work. They know that there is a time for all-nighters, and it’s not during finals week.

        Successful Students Take Care of Themselves

Do you live on junk food and lay on the couch watching TV every night? Students with poor physical habits probably don’t feel very energetic in the mornings, and they probably don’t feel good sitting in class, either.

Good food and a little exercise will clear your head! Students who eat junk food in moderation (you really don’t have to cut it out completely) and work out in some ways are more likely to participate in sports. That means they have more balance in their lives, feel better in the mornings, and are more alert in class.

You have to change in few habits to feel better. Eat healthy foods, start walking more, take a yoga class, enroll in martial arts classes, or challenge yourself to do sit ups at night. You’ll notice a change right away.

Thank you, Grace Fleming, for your suggestions.

                CHOOSE THE RIGHT !!!       

 

Tuesday, October 9, 2012

Secrets of Successful Students: (Part 1)

 

Secrets of Successful Students

Part 1

It’s a Matter of Taking Charge of Your Time and Destiny!

Have you ever wondered what successful students do to set themselves apart from the rest? The key is simple: successful students take charge of their own success.

There is no magic trick, power drink, or special class that makes a student excel in the classroom. Students stand out because they take charge of their time and their tasks, without relying on anybody else to tell them what to do.

Successful Students Control Their Calendars. Successful students don’t rely on parents or teachers to tell them when assignments are due or when test dates are approaching. They mark special dates in their calendars and keep track of commitments and schedules.

Successful students don’t put others in charge of their lives.

Successful Students Prioritize

Do you like to stay out like with friends? Do you like to go to parties? Do you like to watch TV or play video games all night? Well, who doesn’t?

CHOOSE THE RIGHT!!!

Monday, October 8, 2012

Student Success Statement: Sergio Tovalin


Student Success Statement

“Your name is a diamond; make sure it shines”

Sergio Tovalin

(HPHS 2009)

Reflection: This quote means that your name is what you’re known for; either you can make yourself to be well known, liked and loved. Your name can be great if you make it great, but your name can also be bad if you are perceived as bad. Your name is what you make of it and how you are seen, so make it great. J

The "C" Student (Part 3)


The “C” Student

Part 3

6 EFFORT: “C” students are capable of sufficient effort, but either fail to realistically evaluate the effort, but either needed to accomplish a task successfully, or lack the desire to meet the challenge. They put forth very little effort. They don’t realize that they will be rewarded according the amount of effort they put into a project. Little effort=bad results.

7. COMMUNICATION: “C” students communicate in ways that often limit comprehension or risk misinterpretation. Ideas are not well formulated before they are expressed. Poor listening/reading habits inhibit matching inquiry and response.

8. RESULTS: “C” students obtain mediocre or inconsistent results on tests. They have some concept of what is going on but clearly have not mastered the material.

Source: The Teaching Professor. Paraphrased from John H. Williams, Clarifying Grade Expectations, August/September, 1993 and Paul Solomon and Annette Nellon, Communicating About the Behavioral Dimensions of Grades, February, 1996.

CHOOSE THE RIGHT!!!!