Here are several tips I used in college. I hope these help.
1. If you can choose your seat, sit in the front row or in the center aisles. People who sit in this "T" section hear and see more of what the teacher is saying or doing. If seats are assigned, ask the teacher if you can move.
2. If your teacher writes something down on the board, that means that he/she thinks it's important. You should write it down, too. Include the class title (English, Algebra 1, etc.) and the date at the top of the page along with that day's topic.
3. Watch and listen for cues during lectures so you can take effective notes. A teacher will sometimes hold up his/her hand and count things off on his/her fingers. These things are important. Listening for words like "first, second, third," or "initially, then, next, finally" means that the ideas following them are important and should be written down.
4. You know those few minutes between classes? If your next class is close, sit down as soon as you get there and review your notes and materials from your previous class. It will reinforce what you've already learned and make remembering it that much easier.
5. Have a folder and/or notebook for each class. That way, you won't have your history mixed up with your algebra or English stuff. Accustom yourself to putting your homework in either the left or right pocket of each folder or have a separate "homework" folder to hold your assignments.
6. Use your planner. Some schools provide these, others do not. On Sunday night, write down your schedule for each day, say, "8:00--English" and so on. After each entry, leave some space so you can write your assignment at the end of each class: "8:00--English--Sections 4 and 5 of the Odyssey." If you write down your assignments like that, you'll remember them more easily since you'll be seeing them several times a day. Also, it's very satisfying when you can check them off as "complete."
7. Some teachers will give you a syllabus at the beginning of the year. These will give an outline of the course, so keep this in your folder so you can refer to it later. It will outline when assignments are due, when you can expect a test, and so on.
8. Practice what you learn. Vocabulary words and math and science formulas are sometimes difficult to remember, but using the vocabulary words and practicing the formulas will help you remember them.
9. Study what you learn at the end of the day. Look over your notes from that day, what you read in class, and any handouts. This will take about 15 minutes to a half-hour per day but will give big benefits on the tests. At the end of the week (Friday or Saturday, depending where you are) study everything you learned during the week. Write down the main topics and give each main topic a one-sentence summary. Review this Sunday night before you head back to class.
10. Mnemonics and memory aids are your friends. Type "mnemonics index/introduction" into Google and you'll find a wealth of mnemonics to help you remember stuff.
11. Ask your teacher if there are any techniques that he/she knows of that will help you pass his/her class.
12. Start studying for a test about a week before--study a little bit each night and then have a final study session the night before. A big study session works best if you've studied the information before. You'll remember information more clearly and you'll do better on the test.
13. If your school offers tutoring, take advantage of it, especially if you know you'll have trouble in a class or if the material is challenging.
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Here are several tips I used in college. I hope these help.
1. If you can choose your seat, sit in the front row or in the center aisles. People who sit in this "T" section hear and see more of what the teacher is saying or doing. If seats are assigned, ask the teacher if you can move.
2. If your teacher writes something down on the board, that means that he/she thinks it's important. You should write it down, too. Include the class title (English, Algebra 1, etc.) and the date at the top of the page along with that day's topic.
3. Watch and listen for cues during lectures so you can take effective notes. A teacher will sometimes hold up his/her hand and count things off on his/her fingers. These things are important. Listening for words like "first, second, third," or "initially, then, next, finally" means that the ideas following them are important and should be written down.
4. You know those few minutes between classes? If your next class is close, sit down as soon as you get there and review your notes and materials from your previous class. It will reinforce what you've already learned and make remembering it that much easier.
5. Have a folder and/or notebook for each class. That way, you won't have your history mixed up with your algebra or English stuff. Accustom yourself to putting your homework in either the left or right pocket of each folder or have a separate "homework" folder to hold your assignments.
6. Use your planner. Some schools provide these, others do not. On Sunday night, write down your schedule for each day, say, "8:00--English" and so on. After each entry, leave some space so you can write your assignment at the end of each class: "8:00--English--Sections 4 and 5 of the Odyssey." If you write down your assignments like that, you'll remember them more easily since you'll be seeing them several times a day. Also, it's very satisfying when you can check them off as "complete."
7. Some teachers will give you a syllabus at the beginning of the year. These will give an outline of the course, so keep this in your folder so you can refer to it later. It will outline when assignments are due, when you can expect a test, and so on.
8. Practice what you learn. Vocabulary words and math and science formulas are sometimes difficult to remember, but using the vocabulary words and practicing the formulas will help you remember them.
9. Study what you learn at the end of the day. Look over your notes from that day, what you read in class, and any handouts. This will take about 15 minutes to a half-hour per day but will give big benefits on the tests. At the end of the week (Friday or Saturday, depending where you are) study everything you learned during the week. Write down the main topics and give each main topic a one-sentence summary. Review this Sunday night before you head back to class.
10. Mnemonics and memory aids are your friends. Type "mnemonics index/introduction" into Google and you'll find a wealth of mnemonics to help you remember stuff.
11. Ask your teacher if there are any techniques that he/she knows of that will help you pass his/her class.
12. Start studying for a test about a week before--study a little bit each night and then have a final study session the night before. A big study session works best if you've studied the information before. You'll remember information more clearly and you'll do better on the test.
13. If your school offers tutoring, take advantage of it, especially if you know you'll have trouble in a class or if the material is challenging.
I hope this helps. Good luck.
Take notes, do ALL homework & classwork, try and make the teacher like you