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Studying?
I didn't do so good on my report card this semester. I know I am really smart and if I just study I could be getting straight A's. But honestly studying is such a drag! I can't do it for anything. If anyone has any ideas of how I can make studying fun, then I would love that! Thank you!
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have some friends over to help you study or get you a tutor that will help you the best way that they can. maybe you will do better in school. make sure you pay attention in class take notes they will help you too . study alot more times b4 the actual test
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Studying may not be fun, but there are ways to motivate yourself.
It's important to have a good study space. Many will say to have a quiet, clean space with no distractions. This may not be the case for you. Find out what works. Try studying on the couch, on your bed, on the floor, in the library, in a cafe. Study with music, without music, in front of the TV, with friends, alone. Figure out what works for you. It's different for everyone.
Scheduling can be a great tool. I like to tell myself I'll study a certain subject for a certain amount of time. I use planning tools (like Google Calendar) to block out the time that I will use after estimating how much time I will need to cover that subject. That ensures that the time I am supposed to spend studying isn't spent goofing off, and also ensures that I get some free time to enjoy myself instead of bashing my forehead into my textbooks.
I generally motivate myself with rewards. One tactic I've used in the past is small snacks like chocolate covered raisins. Finish a question, get a raisin. For larger-scale motivation, I also find that withholding things I like until I've finished a set amount of work is good. You can actually get apps that lock your devices for set amounts of time. If I would rather be playing video games, it helps to know that I'm not allowed until I've finished all my homework. The less procrastinating I do, the more fun I get to have after the fact.
I strongly suggest that you look into what type of learner you are as well. I'm sure you've heard of the 3 main types: visual, auditory and kinesthetic. I had a lot of trouble until I learned that you can be a blend of multiple types. Figuring out how you learn best is a great way to make studying more fun. I'm a visual-kinesthetic learner, so I find that I learn best by doing things or by writing things down. If I just read I don't learn anything, but if I take down notes or do an experiment I'll have it down forever. I still remember a note that I had to memorize word for word back in grade 8 - I'm 27 now and can recite it back no problem because my friends and I created a series of hand motions to go along with it. Read up on study suggestions for the different types of learners and try out the ones that appeal to you. You may find that you learn best when you put your information to music, or that you do really well when you walk around while you study. It's important to take this into consideration, because it'll help you for years to come.
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I don't have clues for studying other than have a place where you are not interrupted by family members or your attention enticed away by music playing or whats happening on the TV playing, or where you can't look out a window and watch neighbors go about their business.
You say you are really smart. So I will suggest another possibility. In very few cases, a kid with a high intelligence, that surpasses what he/she is studying in their grade, find that they become bored with it as it is way to easy and so they just can't concentrate to do homework, there's no challenge. If that is the case for you, ask to get tested by the school district for what grade level you fit better. I had one daughter tested and she needed to go back a grade but most schools don't offer this, your parents would have to ask if this is the case with you.
Good luck.
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