I am 14 but i have been naturally good at all my subjects for as long as i can remember. I am working towards my GCSE's but now i seem to have to revise for subjects before i get an A. I used to be able to get straight A's without doing any preparation. I am a fast learner but sometimes my mind goes blank and i think im going to end up with worse grades than i used to get. I still focus on my studies so i don't know what the matter is. Please help.
2007-04-12 05:12:42 · 7 answers · asked by sweet_angel92 3 in Social Science ➔ Psychology
I doubt it is because of hormones. The simplest answer is that the standard of work expected of you is getting higher and the work harder, though it is also possible you are working too hard or getting over-anxious.
As you progress in your studies you will need to work harder, but also learn to work 'smarter'. This means that you need take time to relax, work out strategies to avoid getting stressed by your work and perhaps most important learning that falling short of high standards isn't failing. Lots of very bright people don't get 10 A* GCSEs and 4 A* A levels. Getting the odd B (or even a D or F won't hurt you). You might even learn something useful from the experience (e.g., not to get so stressed that you don't sleep the night before an exam). For example, I learned that I'm not very good at Latin (grade C GCSE) and that I needed extra maths tuition (D in my A level mock)!
Thom
2007-04-12 08:49:59 · answer #1 · answered by Thom 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hello There!
Don't worry.. . hormones are just flying through your system at break neck speed. This can effect your memory and learning process. No doubt about it! As sad as it sounds, the best thing to do is to try a bit harder to focus. You have to attempt to really train your brain.
The best thing to do for this is to get organized. That way you don't spend time looking for things or forgetting exactly what the assignments are that you have to do. Make a schedule and in that schedule make sure you have free time with your friends, partaking in a physical activity, surfing the web or playing video games. You don't need to punish yourself, nor do you need to just get yourself crazy over your grades.
When you are studying, be very strict on yourself. . .NO IM'ing, NO phone calls.. NO DISTRACTIONS! And really try to do your studying at the same time every day. Talk to your family members and impress on them the need for you to be left alone when you are studying.
Before you leave school each day, make sure you have all the assignments written down correctly, and all the books, etc. that you need to complete your work. When you get into the swing of this schedule, you may find yourself with some extra time because you have finished everything. . .well, use that time to review what you have completed so far in the term. This will allow you to not get stressed out when finals arrive.
Lastly, any grade that you would like to bring up to a higher grade, go talk to the teacher and see if there isn't something that you could do for extra credit.
You are at a tough age, but the habits that you start today, as you are hitting pre-adulthood, can serve you well in the long term.
This is a very confusing time for you, and you are very, very smart to realize it! Most teenagers don't know what is happening to them and they just flounder around or get into trouble. It doesn't make them bad. . . they are just not able to put into words what you are able to put into words.
Everybody older than you has BEEN THERE!
Just make a schedule that is reasonable to get your work done, keep organized and when you are studying STAY FOCUSSED the best you can! The "A's" will be returning quickly!
Love,
Connie111
2007-04-12 12:35:28 · answer #2 · answered by connie111 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
YOUR OVER STUDYING!
This happened to me all the time, studying up to 7 hrs a day on the build up to my GCSE's, That was a long time ago though..I found out that without taking a break and giving my mind some relaxing therapy, just taking it easy was effecting my will to take it in.
I would go blank after studying non stop for ages for no reason, the doctor told me I needed to chill out more and take a break every hr for at least 15-20 mins...
The Brain at your age is on set with the fluctuation of hormones and the change in your body also. Your mind begins to wander when it is trying to focus, best take a break every hr and do something you enjoy, that way you'll feel refreshed and awake...
Plus the Brain needs to recharge, maybe your lacking sleep also!
2007-04-12 12:50:44 · answer #3 · answered by celtic_colieen 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It because of your hormones... at this time they are all over the place and sometimes it is hard to concerntrate and take things in! They say the younger you are the more your brain can adapt! Im doing my A levels at the moment and im finding the older i get the more thick i get too! But dont worry its a normal part of growing up! Just keep revising and you will do well! Good luck!
2007-04-12 12:24:14 · answer #4 · answered by karla o 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
You're growing and changing. Homones do affect the brain--it's not a joke, and it's not a pat answer. Yours are no doubt in an uproar. Your brain is literally growing and changing a LOT. (See the link below.) It's part of this phase in your life, and you *will* get better. In the meantime, don't be afraid to ask for help (school counselor, teacher, tutor, etc.), and don't freak out over imperfect grades.
2007-04-12 12:17:38 · answer #5 · answered by GreenEyedLilo 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You are not turning thick. It is natural to feel tense when it comes to major exams. Try and keep calm, get more sleep and tell yourself it is not that bad it's just more exams, just as all your other former tests. Keep telling yourself you can only do your best at the time
2007-04-14 11:13:16 · answer #6 · answered by I Tisi 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
stop smoking dope, don't watch so much television, and stop playing video games.
2007-04-12 12:20:21 · answer #7 · answered by Jack Chedeville 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋