Attention to Detail 7 of 10

Attention to Detail

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When you double-check your calculations for a math problem or cite sources carefully in a research paper, you’re paying close attention to detail. That skill comes in handy in any workplace; whether you maintain a database, keep a log of the hours you spend with client or white e-mails.

John Wooden, UCLA’s former great basketball coach who lead his teams to ten consecutive national championships, was asked what he attributed his success to. Among a number of things, he mentioned that paying attention to details was one of the most important qualities for successful coaching and for high achievement in any worthwhile pursuit. He even paid attention to how his players would lace up and tie their shoe strings. If they didn’t tie them correctly, he would teach them how.

Details may be small things, but from small things; therefore, pay attention to details and you will experience substantial progress in your overall educational attainment.

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Student Success Statement

Student Success Statement

“Everyone is the architect of their own learning.”

Claudius

This statement states how your learning only depends upon yourself because if you don’t try to make it right nobody else will. Everything is at your own will if you’re not going to risk it the chances are low because as stated before nobody else will do it for you. Everything we do it’s because we make our own actions, don’t just sit there expecting that somebody will come and just do it for you; you have to be willing in putting some effort into your life if you want to succeed. 

Cool Under Pressure 6 of 10

Cool Under Pressure

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Very few students enjoy taking tests. Yet functioning well under pressure is crucial to your future success. Try thinking of the pressure of testing as practice for the work worlds own explosive situations. You could someday find yourself meeting tight deadlines, speaking with irate customers, wielding a scalpel or handling dangerous chemicals.

The best way to curtail pressure and to even eliminate it is to prepare. Applying the motto “Be prepared” holds true first time and every time. Prepare for that test, and you won’t worry about it. In fact, it will be your chance to shine, to reveal the hard work you have out into preparing for the test. You will be rewarded for the effort you have thrust into your studies. Preparation removes fear. When you are prepared, you will not fear. Preparation helps you maintain your cool under pressure. Preparation generates energy and enthusiasm; therefore, prepare and your coolness under pressure is sure to abound.

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Initiative 5 of 10

Initiative

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Initiative is creativity, inventiveness, originality, ingenuity, imagination. Every time you respond in class, every time you choose your own research topic, every time you put together your own interpretation of a piece of literature, you take initiative. And future employers value can-do professionals who come up with new ideas and chart their own courses through projects, employees who are self-reliant. Self-reliant people are self-starters who don’t procrastinate on getting the job done. They know what is required to do and do it. They don’t wait to be told many times. Succeeding in high school, college, and in the career world is taking the initiative.

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Problem-Solving Skills 4 of 10

Problem-Solving Skills

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Problem solving goes far beyond your math textbook. Every assignment is an opportunity to weight all possible solutions carefully and choose the one you think is best. As a working professional, you’ll be solving problems regularly, whether it’s facing a bug in a computer program or overcoming budget shortfalls. Problem solving situations occur extensively and frequently: therefore, be ready when then come.

When problems or challenges occur, some people look at them at negative experiences, as a crisis. These people are the ones who live day by day with gloom and negativism in their attitudes. But the really successful people, those who are cheerful and optimistic, are those who look at problems as opportunities, opportunities to learn, grow, expand their horizons, and make new discoveries. They look on the bright side of things and live happy lives.

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Student Success Statement

Student Success Statement

“Education is a marathon—not a sprint”

ANON

This statement means that education is something that it takes its time in order to be done properly, but if you just do it with no intentions whatsoever which is referring to sprint; it means that you’re not taking it seriously and putting enough effort in order to aim something good which in case its referring to actually being able to run a marathon. 

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Teamwork Skills

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Every time your class breaks into groups to tackle a challenge, you build teamwork skills. In college, you’ll continue to have these opportunities to practice voicing your opinions, listening and responding to others, and reaching compromises. By the time you leave college, you can be an expert in this important workplace skill.

Together

Everyone

Achieves

More

Individually you can achieve so much, but when you work with others for a common cause, the same objectives, you can accomplish a tremendous amount more. You synergize your talents, knowledge, and skills with those whom you work. All members of the team are edified together, a type of edification you can’t obtain by working alone.

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Exam Day: Survival Tips Part 3

Exam Day: Survival Tips

Test-Taking

Part 3

Identify Key words.

This helps you focus on the main idea of challenging questions.

Rephrase difficult questions.

To understand questions better, rewrite them in your own words. Be careful not to change the meaning.

Organize your thoughts before you write.

Take time to organize your responses to short-answer and essay questions. You’ll reduce the time you need to revise.

Write neatly.

Be sure you don’t lose points on answers the teacher can’t read.

Use all the time you’re given.

If you finish early, don’t leave. Use extra time to proofread and review your answers.

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SQ3R

SQ3R

SQ3R: A great Reading and Studying Technique

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Improve Your Study Skills

SQ3R stands for:                         Survey

                                                         Question

                                                         Read

                                                         Recite

                                                         Review

It is a proven technique to sharpen your study skills.

In college, you’ll be required to do lots of reading. You’ll often have to complete reading assignments in several different books for several different courses at the same time.

SQ3R helps make reading and studying purposeful and effective, so that you use your time most efficiently. Here’s how this strategy works.

Survey

Let’s say your assignment is to read one chapter. First, get an idea of what the chapter is about by reviewing and highlights:

• ·      Read the tittle, headings and subheadings.
• ·      Notice words that are italicized or bold.
• ·      Look at charts, graphs, pictures, maps and other visual material.
• ·      Read captions.
• ·      Read the very beginning and end of the chapter.

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reading 5 Tips for Success, Tip 5

Reading

5 Tips for Success

Tip 5

Tip 5: Keep a list of Questions

When you feel confused about something you’re reading, write down any questions you have. Sometimes your questions are answered as you read further. If not, don’t be afraid to ask for help. Remember, teachers create assignments; they’ve read the texts and are familiar with them. When you have specific questions, your teachers can provide answers that will help you better understand the material. Learning is rooted in questions developed and asked by the learner.

Asking questions to yourself, to the teacher, and to others, is great, earning method. When you cease to ask questions, you cease to exist to a great extent. Read actively by silently asking questions as you read. Questioning immerse you into the material you are reading and therefore will expand your mental capacities more than almost anything else.

The philosopher Sir Francis Bacon said “Knowledge is power”. Improving your reading comprehension is the key to gaining important knowledge and making the most of your education. So pick up a book… and a pen.

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Reading, 5 Tips for Success Tips 3-4

Reading

5 Tips for Success

Tips 3-4

Tip 3: Do Research

Literacy critics have written vast numbers of analytical and critical pieces on countless books. If you’re having trouble understanding a particular text, do some research and see what knowledgeable sources have to say about it. In addition to increasing your comprehension, you’ll also be showing initiative, something teachers always like to see. Always use legitimate and scholarly sources, not condensed study guides. Going the extra mile in your research elevates your achievement 10-fold.

Tips 4: Use a Dictionary

Make sure you have access to a dictionary when you’re reading. You can often figure out the meaning of an unfamiliar word by using context clues, but sometimes you can’t. Rather than simply skipping over the words you don’t know, take the time to look them up. The results are well worth the effort. Your comprehension will increase greatly, and you’ll build your vocabulary at the same time.

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5 Tips for Staying Motivated Tips 3-5

5 Tips for Staying Motivated

Tips 3-5

3. Set Attainable Goals

If you’re having trouble writing a 25-page paper for class because it seems like such a big job, don’t focus on the final number. Break the paper down and consider each section of your paper individually. You can handle any project in small chunks.

4. Find a Social Support Network

Create a group of people around you who want to help you succeed. Mentors can be teachers or family friends who can give you guidance and help you develop new skills. Counselors can help you with planning your courses and starting to explore colleges. You can also reach out to friends and peers who can motivate you by listening and sharing ideas.

5. Acknowledge Your Accomplishments

Give yourself a quick reward when you complete an assignment or task. Take a walk, send an email, get a snack. Then move on to the next project.

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5 Tips for Studying Motivated

5 Tips for Studying Motivated

Tips 1-2

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To succeed in high school and college, you have to do your best at all times. But sometimes it’s hard to stay motivated, even when you really care about the work you're doing. Here are five ways to stay on the right track.

1.    Focus on High-Impact Activities.

The key to success in school is staying focused on your course work. Make a list to get an overall picture of your workload before you start to tackle any of it. Then, make a plan. Although it’s tempting to do the simplest assignments first, those that take more time and effort to accomplish are probably the ones that you’ll learn the most from.

To determine what your priorities are, rank your assignments in the order of their importance. Then rearrange your time and devote more energy toward those that have the greatest impact on your coursework and grades. For example, even though all homework assignments are important, studying for a midterm exam takes priority over writing a paragraph for English class. As you complete each task, think of it as another step on your way to college success.

2.   Create New Challenges

Changing your approach can help you stay interested in what you're doing. If you've been given an assignment similar to one you’ve done in the past, think about it in a different way. If you wrote an essay for a creative writing assignment last year, try a poem this time. For book reports, pick a history book instead of another biography.

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Take Control Of Homework

Take Control of Homework

So it Doesn’t Control You

Part 2

Keep Things in Perspective

Know how much weight each assignment or test carries, and carries, and use your time accordingly. Don’t waste time, but be wise and smart. Doing the most important things first is being wise and smart.

Get More Involved

Keep your mind from wondering by taking notes, underlining sections, discussing topics with others or relating your homework to something you’re studying in another class. Learn actively and not passively. Be anxiously engaged in your studies and you will have a great experience. Demonstrating a good attitude toward home assignments, and you will begin to love doing it.

Organize the Information

People process information in different ways. Some people like to draw pictures or charts to digest information, others prefer to read out loud or make detailed outlines. Try to find the methods that work best for you. Ask your teacher for recommendations if you’re having trouble.

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Take Control of Homework Part 1

Take Control of Homework

So it Doesn’t Control You

Part 1

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Although very few students love homework, it does serve a purpose. Homework helps you:

• ·     Reinforce what you've learned during the day.
• ·     Build study habits that are essential in college.
• ·     Prepare for your classes.
• ·     Get a sense of progress.

Here are some tips to help you deal with homework more efficiently and effectively.

Set the Mood

Create a good study area with everything you need (for example, a calculator). If you don't have a quiet place at home, try your school or local library.

Know Where to Begin

Make a list of everything you need to do, and note all deadlines. Do the more difficult assignments first, so you don't have to face them at the end.

Study at the Same Time Every Day

Even if you don't have homework every night, use the time to review notes. If sitting down to work is part of your normal routine, you'll approach it with less dread. Also, you'll become a pro at using time productively.

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Student Success Statement

Student Success Statement

 “I think it better to do right, even if we suffer in so doing, than to incur the reproach of our consciences and posterity”

Robert E. Lee

This statement conveys how it is always right to do the right things even if we have to suffer for a certain time, at the end it will always be worth it. In life there are many obstacles that we have to overcome and most of the times they will be hard to surpass, but with willingness we will achieve it. A great example would be going to school, many students don’t take school seriously but some do, and once you graduate you’ll see how your effort will pay you everything you’ve done to accomplish what you wanted. 

Note-Taking Strategies Part 3

Note-Taking Strategies

Part 3

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After Class:

As soon as class ends, review your notes and fill in any blanks. Underline, highlight and use symbols to sort through the information. If you don’t understand something, get help from your teacher or classmates.

 After you have reviewed all your notes from class, in the left-hand area of the page write down key words and questions your teacher might ask on a test.

 At the bottom of each page, write a summary of the notes. This helps you digest what you’ve learned. It also improves your memory of the material for the long term and for the tests down the road.

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Note-Taking Strategies Part 2

Note-Taking Strategies

Part 2

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During Class

One approach that has been proven effective is called the Cornell Note-Taking System. Here are some of its methods. Start by using the main section of your page to take down your notes during class. Be sure to leave space on the left side of the page and the bottom. Things to keep in mind:

1.       Get the speakers main points. Don’t write down every word you hear.

2.      Leave blanks in your notes to add explanations later.

3.      Organize as you write. Pay attention to clues such as repetition and emphasis.

4.     Indicate main and supporting points as you go.

5.      Jot down key vocabulary, important facts and formulas.

6.     Ask questions. If you’re confused, it’s better to ask while the material is fresh in your mind.

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Student Success Statement

Student Success Statement

“What lies behind us and what lies before us are small matters compared to what lies within us.”

Ralph Waldo Emerson

.This statement means that it doesn't matter if you lied before but what it matters is right now. You're the owner of your conscience and you should take care of it because if you don’t you will have a guilty conscience. Life is easy is just that people make it complicated, if you do the right things you will have a better life than living a life full of lies. S small lie can change your whole destination, for example cheating in a test, you may look at it as a small thing to do but once you start doing it as a habit that’s when it becomes worse. We have to be wise with what we say. 

Selecting your Courses

Selecting Your Courses

Part 4

Social Studies

You can better understand local and world events that are happening now by studying the culture and history that has shaped them. Here is a suggested course plan:

·       U.S history(two semesters)

·       U.S government (one semester)

·       World history or geography (one semester)

·       One additional semester in the above or other areas

Foreign Languages

Solid foreign language study shows colleges you’re willing to stretch beyond the basics. Many colleges require at least two years of study in the same foreign language, and some prefer more.

Learning a foreign language can be a challenge but is exiting. Repetition is the key to learning a language, and having conversations with other speaking the same language is the best way to learn this new language. Repetition is a fun way will build your skills thoroughly as you seek to master new languages.

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