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Am I stupid? Why can't I focus? Why don't I remember what I just read?
I'm now a sophomore in high school and it's so much harder then freshman year...I'm taking an AP world civ. class but for some reason when i sit down to study I can't keep my mind on what i'm reading and when i get done reading a big long paragraph I don't even know what it's about? How can i become more focused? I'm already failing the class I have a C- and it seems that almost everyone else is passing...How am I supposed to study and stay focused?
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The advise given by the other two adviser's is good advice. My son was in College when he was diagnosed with ADD, so I believe it is something that can strike at any time.
You need to ask your parents to have you tested by your doctor. IF you are not add then a learning disorder that was easier to cope with in the lower grades may be the problem. This too can be tested for.
Also give yourself some slack C's and D's to my knowledge are not failing grades, F's are failing. To me this means you are comprehending some of what you are studying. It is possible that AP Wold Civics is more of a challenge than you expected. If you feel you are not up to the challenge; Talk to your parents about asking the school authorities about changing your class to general studies World Civics. Just a thought.
Most importantly is to ask that you be checked fro ADD or a learning disability. If you have none of the above, then think about changing your class assignment.
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highschool is tough. my personal diagnosis is one of the two; either you have ADD (which, if so, talk to your parents and your doctor about starting medication. it helped me a lot, i have the same problem). or, you're just bored with the subject you're reading and are becoming preoccupied with other thoughts. in this case, you should talk to your teacher. tell him that you're having trouble comprehending the material and maybe ask about tutors.
good luck (and remember, C- isn't failing :) i finished senior year with D's)
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I have the same problem, This is why I have too read a book about 2 times just to remember what I read.
Have you ever been tested for ADD? No, I'm not saying you have ADD but I'm saying you may want to get tested for it. Another possibility is you may have a learning disability and not be aware of it.
Are you on any medication? Sometimes certain medications can cause someone to have trouble focusing. This would be something you would need to discuss with your doctor.
The only thing I can possibly tell you otherwise is make sure you are getting enough sleep, If you need to make notes about it and try to study when you are alone to prevent distractions.
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