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TOP 5 STUDY MISTAKES STUDENTS MAKE

By Carrie Robertson

•   Not knowing what it takes to get an “A”-  Be VERY familiar 
    with what the teacher requires to do well in the class, whether        it is assignments, behavior, or projects.  Understand which          assignments will carry the most “weight” and affect your grade       the most.

•   Not asking the teacher for help- Most teachers are VERY           happy to help!  The teacher will be able to give you “insider           tips” that will make it easier to do better, or at least get the         help you need.

•   Not having a regular, daily study routine- It doesn’t matter   where (home, school, on your bed, at a desk), and it doesn’t matter when (after school, in the morning, at lunch), as long as it works for you, and you do it every day.  Students who try to study and do projects at the last minute will always have a harder time.

•   Not being honest with yourself- Do you really understand the material? Can you really answer the questions         well?  Is it really the best you can do?  Only you can answer these questions.  Be honest about how you are doing
    with the class, and whether you need to do more, or get help.

•   Not “managing” your study time- You really do need these: a daily planner, computer & internet access, and a     library.  Being organized (daily planner), and having quick access to information (internet, library) is the key to  
    being an effective student.  The only way to really keep track of assignments is to write them down!

Carrie Robertson is a former middle school and high school classroom teacher who
now runs her own tutoring business in the San Fernando Valley for students in
grades 4-12. 

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