My mom told me that when I was three, I recited an old poem that was considered advanced and long in length by the people around the region where I live in. Then throughout elementary school I always got straight A's. I took Pre-Algebra in the sixth grade, English Honors in the sixth grade as well, and was often invited to above average performance meetings. I even was invited to take a state exam (not the school one). But in eighth grade, my teacher told me that I didn't have to do homework because I was smart. I think that sparked the fire which is the rapid downward curve of my performance. In addition, during eighth grade summer I felt good not doing any work. I didn't read, didn't pick up a pencil, or do anything school-related. Before high school started, my mom had me take an intelligence test. My old score was 1689 out of 1900 but the new test said I had 210 out of 1400! Now, I'm a freshman in high school.
2007-03-13 14:02:49 · 6 answers · asked by jake s 4 in Social Science ➔ Psychology
School starts freaking early (5:45 A.M.) I keep feeling tired and don't want to do homework. I don't feel like studying for tests and sometimes if I feel like it, I won't do homework. Now I average C-F for every class. If I fail, my mom will send me to live with my fierce aunt O_O. How can I change for the better?
2007-03-13 14:05:10 · update #1
After you decide how you want to use your education, your purpose for going to school and studying will change.
Then it will not be just for the grades.
You will also be going to prepare yourself for your career.
2007-03-13 15:06:54 · answer #1 · answered by Eric Inri 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My goodness! May I just borrow your brain, I have too much to do and nothing idea wise comes up!
Your intelligence didn't take nose dive, your self-worth did. How did you feel being prepared for whatever the school threw at you? That teacher probably wanted you to ease up on yourself. My daughter is genious too, but when a similar suggestion was made, she did the same thing. It is harder to forgive your mistakes than others. Think about the difficulty you have now, was it worth what you gave up? You did it before, so let me be the one to say it, instead of your teacher. Get back on the horse and go like Hell! Only you can pull yourself up.
2007-03-21 03:01:07 · answer #2 · answered by sanctuary 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
What we've learned is that teens tend to get their best sleep from 4 am - 8 am. You likely aren't getting enough sleep. You may need to get to bed earlier.
Realize that high school is only a few years and after that you can pursue things of interest to you. The better you do, the more options you will have.
Speak with your teachers and let them know you'd like to do better. Ask them what you need to do to improve and bring your grades up. A lot of schools have peer tutors who can help you get on track and perhaps the teachers may be willing to offer you some extra help.
You can get back on track. Work hard and ask for what you need. If you do well now, you likely won't need to get up for work at 5:45 am!
2007-03-13 15:11:01 · answer #3 · answered by Shrieking Panda 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Getting enough sleep would be a start.An changing your attitude toward your school work.It's hard but so is life after school.Make your Mom proud bring up those grades.Do your best.When you don't you are only cheating yourself.
2007-03-20 10:37:23 · answer #4 · answered by sharen d 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
sounds like your just taking a break,think of this as a phase that will pass and then you will get back on track.
2007-03-20 12:02:55 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
&hearts too much to read &hearts
2007-03-20 16:53:11 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋