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HOW
TO BE A TOP STUDENT AT CBNA
I. On a day-to-day
basis A.
Take good notes Very few students
leave high school with this skill. 1.
Always take the notes for a class in the same notebook.
2.
Date each entry into your notebook.
3.
It is usually best to keep the notes for different classes separate from each
other. Spiral notebooks with built in dividers are excellent for this.
4.
Your notes should contain as complete a record of what the teacher said as possible.
Of course, you should not try to write every word spoken, but don't leave out
the main ideas.
5.
Anything the teacher writes on the board should appear in your notes.
6.
Do your best to take your notes in some kind of outline form. B.
Be involved in your classes. Don't simply pretend you are a sponge.
You are there to learn, not to be taught.
1. If the teacher
is moving too rapidly for you, or if you don't understand what is being said,
say something!
2.
Ask questions if you are confused. Confusion is your worst enemy.
C.
Review your notes every day. Reviewing new material within 24 hours
of hearing it increases your retention of that material by about 60%. D.
Concentrate on learning the new terms and vocabulary for each class.
II.
Preparing Assignments A.
Keep and agenda book and don't leave assignments
until the day before they are due! If you have a paper to write or a lab
report to prepare, begin it as soon as possible. Teachers are delighted to get
work early, and remember that many papers or projects require research before
you can even begin writing. B.
Be aware of the appearance of the work you hand in. Be proud of
every assignment. If possible, your work should always be typed.
A.
You should be an active learner, not a passive one. The more you
use and think about what you have learned, the better you will understand it.
B.
Do not wait until the night before an exam to study! You should
be regularly reviewing your notes, preparation takes time.
C.
When going over your class notes, Highlight major topics and subtopics.
With a second color, highlight all vocabulary terms.
D. For things you
have to memorize, like vocabulary, the States and Capitals, etc., no one has ever
invented a better device than flash cards.
E. Never, ever pull an "All-Nighter" on the night
before an exam. This is a "freshman trick," What you may gain from extra
study time won't compensate for the loss of alertness and ability to concentrate
due to lack of sleep.
IV.
Some Final Suggestions
A.
Keep the syllabus for each class. This is the Rule Book for that
class. Respect dates and deadlines, and expect to lose points if you turn things
in late.
C.
Never allow yourself to be caught at school without the necessary
notebooks and materials. If you develop good habits, this will be no problem.
D.
Set aside a study area at home, and a particular time each day as study time.
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The capacity to learn is a gift
The ability to learn
is a skill
The willingness to learn is a choice
Choose Wisely
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