Question Posted Friday September 22 2006, 10:10 pm
i'm having a lot of trouble in school this year, keeping my grades up. i normally haven't had any trouble with this. any tips on time management and how to focus and stuff? thanks
[ Answer this question ] Want to answer more questions in the Miscellaneous category? Maybe give some free advice about: Random Weirdos? angie91 answered Sunday September 24 2006, 11:40 am: one thingthat i try to do is set a time every day like say 6-7 and spend that hour studying. pick the things that are most important and study them for equal amounts of time, and then pick the things that are further away, like say a test two weeks away, and pick one section to study a night for a smaller amount of time. then at 7 reward your self by going on the internet, or having a snack or watching t.v. once it gets near exam time, increase it to two hours a day at different times, like 4-5 and 7-8 then u have a nice little break in the middle, and dont study the things that you laready studied in the first study period, other wise you will feel upset because you may have forgotten study the first things again later. also keep a really need agenda book, or day timer. if you not only write down your homework, but also what you did in class it is easier to remember exactly what you learned. and try your hardest to stay focused in class. dont sit near people who you know will bother you or talk your ears off. dont doodle, or draw. and try to take some notes on the onversations especially ones further away from a test because you will probably forget them. I hope this helps somewhat, and if not, then ask your parents for a tutor. they can really help. good luck!! [ angie91's advice column | Ask angie91 A Question ]
nermal1o1 answered Saturday September 23 2006, 7:26 am: well, organization is the key. as obviouse as it is, it helps imensily. im havign the same problem this year. im usually a great grade kid. take more time to studdy for quizzes in the classes that you know you dont hav ethe best grade in. maybe even talk to your teachers about how you need soem help. idk, whatever works. hope i helped :) [ nermal1o1's advice column | Ask nermal1o1 A Question ]
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