Maximizing Academic Performance
- 2. PREPARING TO STUDY: A GOOD STUDY PLACE AT HOME You need a good study place to be prepared to study. You should be able to answer YES to all of the following questions: 1. Does my Study Space contain a large enough desk or table? 2. Does my Study Place have enough storage space? 3. Does my Study Place have a comfortable chair? 4. Does my Study Place have enough light? 5. Do I divide my study time in chunks of 12 or 15 minutes 1. Is my Study Place available to me whenever I need it? 2. Is my Study Place free from interruptions? 3. Is my Study Place free from distractions? 4. Does my Study Place contain all study materials I need? 5. Does my study place have a comfortable temperature?
- 3. 7 TIPS FOR MAKING THE TEACHER TO LIKE YOU • Get the teacher to know you and to have a good impression of you • You have only one chance to make a good impression • Negative attitudes produce negative vibes • Always project a good posture, sit upright, avoid slouching, expressions of boredom • Be attentive, positive, and eager to learn • If you are in front, you can help with erasing the board; distributing/collecting papers • To really impress the teacher, ask for a Learning Contract, or volunteer for an Extra Project for extra credit/ volunteer to tutor
- 4. HOW TO IMPROVE CLASS PARTICIPATION How to Answer Teacher's Questions: 1. Use your voice to express and to impress. 2. With your answer content, language, and fluent forceful delivery. How to Ask the Teacher a Question: 1. Don't challenge the teacher 2. Start your question wih a compliment to establish rapport 3. Remain standing until the teacher finishes answering your question 4. Acknowledge with a gesture or thanks or a bow or a soft thank
- 5. NINE TIPS FOR EFFECTIVE CLASS PARTICIPATION 1. Be sure to come to class prepared. 2. As you prepare for class, think about important questions and concerns that may come up in class. 3. Listen to what the other students say. 4. Be constructive when you react to something another student says. 5. Don't "hog" the class. 6. Don't be afraid to be wrong. 7. Don't be afraid to ask questions. 8. Be sure that your questions and comments are relevant to the class topic. 9. Don't take it personally if others disagree with what you say.
- 6. WINNING ATTITUDES OF HIGH PERFORMING STUDENTS: 1. Eager to learn 2. Likes to Share/Tutor/Teach 3. Enthusiastic, Positive, and Optimistic 4. Responsible, Commited, Submits Assignments on Time 5. Organized, Good in Time Management 6. Productive in Group Study Learning 7. Humble, Analytical Learns from Failures and Mistakes 8. Ambitious with a Can Do, Will Do Attitude, Resilient
- 7. HOW TO STUDY A DIFFICULT CHAPTER 1. Read the introduction and Reflect 2. Look at the sub-headings. 3. Read the summary and reflect. 4. Read the material. 5. Take notes . 6. Watch for lists 7. Look up words you don't understand 8. Keep on plugging through 9. Go back and hit the highlighted points 10. Review the introduction and summary