How can I raise my grades?

Question

- I have about 6 missing assignments in s.s. and my teacher won't give me the ones i'm missing.
-I don't understand math.
-I get distracted a lot in science and math.
My mom is going to try to get me a math tutor. Any other tips?

Answer 1

1)Start doing your homework in all classes.
2) Ask for help.. even if you are imbarrised if you dont get it you can guarenttee someone else doesnt get it.
3) Ask teachers if there is any extra credit available.
4) Go in early for help if you need to.
5) Try not to talk in class. I am a talker but when it comes down to class work and when the teacher is teaching pay attention.. iknow its hard but in the end its great because the teacher will knowtice and be happier...

Answer 2

Sounds like you have two problems - listening and keeping assignments organized. Try taking notes in class and writing them in detail in a wirebound notebook. Each day when you start class, date the top of a clean page. Write the word "homework" next and leave a couple of lines to write it in when it is assigned. Then begin writing very detailed notes from your teacher's lesson. Keeping notes will help keep your mind focused.
When you get home, take a highlighter and highlight the most important points that were in the lesson. You may not be understanding math because you must keep up with it daily and not get behind in your assignments

It sounds like you may be struggling with ADHD symptoms. I still have the "distraction" problems, but by doing the above, I made it through an advanced college degree and am now a teacher. You can overcome these problems, but you will have to work a little harder than other students.Just admitting there is a problem is the first step. Good luck !

Answer 3

Angel, here is what I tell my German students (this is particularly applicable to math):
1. Academic disciplines are cumulative; therefore, you cannot progress without the foundation, then you build the "walls", etc.
2. In order to BE successful in any academic discipline, you need to "exercise" your mind every night; thus, even if you do not officially have "homework," you SHOULD be studying, rereading sections you don't understand, organizing your notes, etc.
3. When you get to something you don't understand in your homework, why aren't you asking questions in class? This is enormously frustrating for me when my own students don't do this; a teacher is ONLY as good as her students' directions.
4. You neglect to tell us why your teacher "won't give" you your assignments...is he/she being lazy or were you just so unattentive that they don't want to help you anymore (or are the assignments too late to turn in?). If you have a reputation for not paying attention, I can understand your teacher's reluctance.
5. why do you get distracted? Where are you seated? Sometimes, a teacher can help maintain an offtask student if he/she is sitting up front.
6. I think your mom needs to do more than "try" to get you a tutor; you need one now and should probably continue over the summer; also if money is an issue, why not try the local colleges? this is how I earned my "milk money" when I was in school. Good luck

Answer 4

Organize. I'd suggest getting a dayplanner and when you recieve an assignment, write it down in there. Keep a folder for worksheets, etc so they don't get lost with other things.

For math, a tutor sounds like a good plan.

What distracts you? Try to narrow down what is getting your attention. If it is your classmates, ask your teacher if you can be moved to another location in the classroom, perhaps near the front so you have limited view of other things going on in the room.

Since you realize you have a problem you're 1/2 there to improving your grades. Good LUCK!

Answer 5

One of the best things to do is talk to your teacher as soon as you don't understand something. This could mean raising your hand and asking for a better explanation, or waiting until after school and asking privately. Your teacher's job is to teach. If you are not learning, then he/she is not doing his or her job.

If you get distracted easily you could have ADD/ADHD. Your school may be able to get you tested.

Sometimes learning just takes time. You have to persist and do the grunt work.

Answer 6

As hard as it is to do this.... Change your mindset. Don't tell yourself how bad you are at math and science. Just look at it with an open mind. Don't judge it. Take it one step at a time.

I was the same way, but my job forces me to use lots of math and I love my job, so I finally decided that I wouldn't let math get in the way. It's still hard, but after you figure out a problem, it's not bad at all.

Answer 7

Talk to the school counselor for starters. At least you'll have an advocate in the school to help you with talking with your teachers about the trouble you're having. Your counselor can also give you tips on studying, talk about stress and coping skills, and listen to what is bothering you.

Answer 8

do u sleep in class, cuz maybe thats why???? i think that u shoulld just like listen in class and if that doesnt work then maybe u do need a tutor. missing assignments are never good. if people see u turn something in and ur teacher says they dont have it, then they prolly lost it, just do it over. its better than a zero. all of this applies to me

Answer 9

Listen in class, if you begin to understand it, you will start to want to learn it. All learning comes from an initial interest.
Good Luck

Answer 10

ask teachers if you dont undertand. ask for help before school if you can
get a tutor
do your homework!! its better than having a 0
get more sleep so you wont be distracted in boring classes
ask for extra credit