Achieving Academic Success
At the beginning of every semester you promise yourself that this time "I'm going to study harder." The reality is that you have to do more than tell yourself you want to do better if you are going to see improved grades on your next report card. The following are some sites that can help you figure out what you can do to change your words into action. There is no better time than now to make a change in your study habits. High School Study Skills: This site has been designed to help you work out sensible solutions to becoming a better student. The Importance of Studying: This guide, written by Dr. Bob Kizlik, is designed to help you develop effective study skills. Study Guides and Strategies: This Study Guide and Strategies website was created and is maintained by Joe Landsberger as an educational public service. https://www.effectivestudy.org/ This site has time scheduling suggestions, how to concentrate, how to take notes, how to read a difficult book, tips on improving reading speed, setting priorities, and strategies to use with difficult test questions. Suggestions For Parents Helping Children Succeed in School: This information, provided by University of Illinois Extension Educators, gives successful strategies to assist parents in helping their children succeed in school. High School Survival Guide for Parents: As teens grow older, they are more capable and independent. But with this independence, they need guidance from their parents in order to survive and get the most out of their high school education. |
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