What are the tips that u suggest for better studying and getting high grades?

Question

I would like to make my parents happy. However well i prepare, i only get average or less marks, but I'd like to perform well from this time onwards. What are the tips that you suggest for this?

Answer 1

Concentrate in class - sit closer to the front of the room so there are less distractions.

Try not to sit next to your friends, so they won't distract you from your work.

If possible, try to do your homework on the day it is given to you - it will be easier for you, and you won't fall behind.

Don't commit to too many extra-curricular activities if you know that you don't have time for it.
(Especially if you want to focus on your grades)

Maybe you could think about hiring a tutor too ?

Answer 2

Take notes.
Practice sample questions whenevery possible.
Instead of cramming for and hour or two the night before a test, review what you've learned each day. It only takes about 10 minutes every day. That's actually less time over the course of a week than cramming.
If you're not sure of something in your book or in your notes, ask. Don't think that it's not important. It problably is. In fact, when you have a question, write it down in your notes immediately or mark it with a "?". That way you won't forget what it was when it comes time to ask your teacher.

If you think that you're already doing everything you can to prepare but still only doing average, then it may be the way you're studying or taking notes isn't working for you. You can find some good books at the library that can teach you a few tricks to help you study faster and easier, and help you get the most out of it.

Your library can be your best ally. It's a great resource that can make the difference between being a struggling average student, and a confident above-average student.
Good luck.

Answer 3

First, change the reason you are wanting better grades. As long as you are doing it to try to please somebody else, you are going to have an increased stress level and worry of disappointing them. This will actually diminish your ability to do well.

Second, make the focus on learning as well as you can and not on the grades. This might sound confusing, but it's like the first point: if you are focused on the grades, it can actually diminish your ability to retain information. So, yes, focusing on your grades can mean you'll get lower grades! Your focus needs to be on knowing the stuff inside and out, being sure you have really, really learned the material, to the point you could go teach somebody else.

Third, it sounds like you are talking mainly about tests, since you said, "However well I prepare..." You need to look at how you prepare for your tests. Are you spending the week before hand "preparing"? Or are you reviewing the information on a very regular basis (I'm talking at least weekly)? Are you trying to only memorize the information or are you really understanding it and able to apply it elsewhere? Are you going back over every single question you've done and seeing if you can do them?

As for tests themselves, you need to make sure you really read and understand what is being asked. Lots of students know the material really well but then don't read the test questions properly and get lower marks than they should. Look at the tests as a type of game--if you aren't following the directions properly, you won't be able to play the game very well. And as above, do NOT focus on the marks. Focus on answering the questions thoroughly, paying attention to what is being asked.

Another thing to keep in mind is your basic skills--reading, writing and math. If you don't know your math tables instantly, work on that. If your reading skills are only average, spend more time reading, especially challenging books. (At least an hour a day of free reading!) If your writing skills are low, ask your teacher what they recommend--the teacher might be willing to help you with stuff you write on your own or may be able to recommend a tutor.

And lastly, I recommend the book "What Smart Students Know" by Adam Robinson. He has some great tips--some stuff I did as a student without even thinking about it or having been taught and I always had good marks.

Answer 4

I have two suggestions. First, I have heard that if you go to sleep shortly after studying, the material is better assimilated into your brain. It's worth a try! Study just before you go to bed, in addition to your regular studying time.

Second, I will never believe that it is NOT a good idea to motivate yourself to do something FOR SOMEONE ELSE. If getting better grades to please your parents works for you, then do it. Strive to transfer this motivation to taking pride in your own work, but pleasing your parents is a very honorable motivation for self-improvement.

Answer 5

Don't just look over the material you are studying, try to understand what it is talking about. If you understand the material then you can figure alot more stuff which will help you on tests.

Answer 6

study daily sincerely
daily means daily for 3 to 4 hours at your own...
this will keep your parents happy regardless of your grades..

Answer 7

improve your concentration by yoga and daily exercise.
change your friend circle and be with intelligent guys.
take notes and revise regularly

Answer 8

concentrate in class and take lots of notes that u can use for revision