Student Success Statement #68

Student Success Statement #68

“Your future is created by what you do today: not tomorrow”

-Robert Kiyosaki

You should start doing good things now, not the next day or the next because that just shows your irresponsible for your future. If you do it today & not tomorrow you’re not going to regret anything. But if you do nothing & you let the day pass by you, you’re going to go back & say to yourself I regret this & that, I should of done it. 

SQ3R SQ3R: A Great Reading and Studying Technique

SQ3R

SQ3R: A Great Reading and Studying Technique

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Improve Your Study Skills

SQ3R stands for: Survey, question, read, rewrite, recite, review

It is a proven technique to sharpen your study skills. In college, you’ll be required to do lots of reading. You’ll often have to complete reading assignments in several different books for several different courses at the same time. SQ3R helps make reading and studying purposeful and effective, so that you use your time most efficiently. Here’s how this strategy works.

Survey

Let’s say your assignment is to read one chapter. First, get an idea of what the chapter is about by reviewing the highlights:

·        Read words that use italicized or bold.

·        Look at charts, graphs, pictures, maps and other visual material.

·        Read captions

·        Read the very beginning and end of the chapter.

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Student Success Statement #67

Student Success Statement #67

NEVER

“There is no justification ever for choosing any part of what you know to be evil.”

-Ayn Rand

This statement is trying to say that when you know that it’s something bad, very evil & you still choose to do it there is no way you can get away with it. 

Reading 5 Tips for Success Tip 5

Reading 5 Tips for Success

Tip 5

Tip 5: When you feel confused about something you’re reading write down any questions you have. Sometimes your questions are answered as you read further. If not, don’t be afraid to ask for help. Remember, teachers create assignments; they’ve read the texts and are familiar with them. When you have specific questions, your teachers can provide answers that will help you better understand the material. Learning is rooted in questions developed and asked by the learner.

Asking questions to yourself, to the teacher, and to others, is great learning method. When you cease to ask questions, you cease to exist to a great extent. Read actively by silently asking questions as you read. Questioning immerses you into the material you are reading and therefore will explain your mental capacities more than almost anything else.

The philosopher Sir Francis Bacon said, “Knowledge is power.” Improving your reading comprehension is the key to gaining important knowledge and making the most of your education. So pick up a book… and a pen.

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Student Success Statement # 66

Student Success Statement # 66

“When I was teaching basketball, I urged my players to try their hardest to improve on that very day, to make that practice a masterpiece."

This rule is even more important in life than basketball. You have to apply yourself each day to become a little better. By applying yourself to the task of becoming a little better each and every day over a period of time, you will become a lot better. Only then will you be able to approach being the best you can be. It begins by trying to make each day count knowing you can never make up for a lost day.

-          John Wooden

My reflection to this statement understands what this person had to say because when you try your very best every day you get to accomplish what you’ve always wanted to accomplish or be. 

Reading 5 Tips for Success Tips 3-4

Reading 5 Tips for Success Tips 3-4

Tip 3:

Literary critics have written vast numbers of analytical and critical pieces on countless books. If you’re having trouble understanding a particular text, do some research and see what knowledge sources have to say about it. In addition to increasing your comprehension, you’ll also be showing initiative, something teachers always like to see. Always use legitimate and scholarly sources, not considered study guides.

Tip 4:

Make sure you have access to a dictionary when you’re reading. You can often figure out the meaning of an unfamiliar word by using context clues, but sometimes you can’t. Rather than simply skipping over the words you don’t know, take the time to look them up. The results are well worth the effort. Your comprehension will increase greatly, and you’ll build your vocabulary at the same time.

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Student Success Statement #65

Student Success Statement #65

“Every time I’ve done something that doesn’t feel right, it’s ended up not being right.”

-Mario Cuomo

When you do something bad you always have that ugly nasty guilt inside you, your conscience is always their giving you guilt & making you feel bad, b/c what you did was wrong.

Reading 5 Tips for Success

Reading 5 Tips for Success

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Reading and writing go hand in hand. The better you understand a text, the more likely you are to successfully communicate your thoughts about it in writing. So it’s important to develop strong skills in both areas. With that in mind, here’s how to improve your reading comprehension.

Tips 1-2

Tip 1:

Be an active reader. Instead of passively reading a text, take notes about important story elements, key factual information and significant ideas in text.

Tip 2:

Every author writes with a purpose, using deliberate methods to successfully relate specific information to the audience. When you’re reading, look for patterns in the author’s writing. For example, you may notice a repetition of key words, phrases or symbols-or the use of a distinct type of sentence structure. Authors employ these writing strategies to help readers comprehend a central argument or theme, so be sure to explore how these techniques create meaning.

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Student Success Statement #64

Student Success Statement #64

Don’t whine

Don’t complain

Don’t make excuses

-          John Wooden

My reflection, don’t do any of these just deal with them. Don’t run away, just face it.

5 Tips for Staying Motivated Tips 3-5

5 Tips for Staying Motivated

Tips 3-5

3. Set Attainable Goals

If you’re having trouble writing a 25-page paper for class because it seems like such a big job, don’t focus on the final number. Break the paper down and consider each section of your paper individually. You can handle any project in small chunks.

4. Find a Social Support Network

Create a group of people around you who want to help you succeed. Mentors can be teachers or family friends who can give you guidance and help you develop new skills. Counselors can help you with planning your courses and starting to explore colleges. You can also reach out to friends and peers who can motivate you by listening and sharing ideas.

5. Acknowledge Your Accomplishments

Give yourself a quick reward when you complete an assignment or task. Take a walk, send an email, get a snack. Then move on to the next project.

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Student Success Statement #63

Student Success Statement #63

“THE THREE NEVERS”

NEVER LIE

NEVER CHEAT

NEVER STEAL

-John Wooden

This statement says the truth because you shouldn’t do any of these, it wouldn’t help you out in life. You’re cheated yourself. 

5 Tips for Staying Motivated Tips 1-2

5 Tips for Staying Motivated

Tips 1-2

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To succeed inn high school and college, you have to do your best at all times. But sometimes its hard to stay motivated, even when you really care about the work you’re doing. Here are five ways to stay on the right track.

1.    Focus on High-Impact Activities

The key to success in school is staying focused on your course work. Make a list to get an overall picture of your workload before you start to tackle any of it. Then, make a plan. Although its tempting to do the simplest assignments first, those that take more time and effort to accomplish are probably the ones that you’ll learn the most from. To determine what your priorities are, rank your assignments in the order of their importance. Then rearrange your time and devote more energy toward those that have the greatest impact on your course work and grades. For example, even though all homework assignments are important, studying for a midterm exam takes priority over writing a paragraph for English class. As you complete each task, think of it as another step on your way to college success.

2.   Create New Challenges

   Changing your approach can help you stay interested in what you’re doing. If    you’ve been given an assignment similar to one you’ve done in the past, think about it in a different way. If you wrote an essay for a creative writing assignment last year try a poem this time. For book reports, pick a history book instead of another biography.

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Take Control of Homework So It Doesn’t Control You Part 3

Take Control of Homework

So It Doesn’t Control You

Part 3

Take Advantage of Any Free Time

If you have a study period or a long bus ride, use the time to review notes, prepare for an upcoming class or start your homework. Flash cards are a great learning tool. They are easy to make, easy to handle, and are a marvelous tool to help you learn and remember anything. Punch a hole in the upper left corner of each index card and connect the stack of your flash cards with a ring. Then the cards are bound and not flopping around. Flash cards bound like this act like a small book with pages. You can even have separated ringed stacks for each subject. WHATEVER YOU WANT TO REMEMBER PUT IT ON A CARD.

Study with a Friend

Get together with friends and classmates to quiz each other, compare notes and predict test questions. Consider joining a study group.

Communicate

If you have concerns about the amount of type of homework you have, you may want to talk to your family, teachers, or counselor. They can help you understand how much time you need to allot for your homework and how to manage your tasks.

Celebrate Your Achievements

Reward yourself for hitting milestones or doing something well.

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Student Success Statement #62

Student Success Statement #62

“Be always sure you’re right, then go ahead.”

-Davy Crockett

This statement is saying that when it’s right to do a good thing go for it and don’t walk off. If it’s bad you SHOULD walk away, you shouldn’t even think about it!

Take Control of Homework So It Doesn’t Control You Part 2

Take Control of Homework

So It Doesn’t Control You

Part 2

Keep Things in Perspective

Know how much weight each assignment or test carries, and use your time accordingly. Don’t waste time, but be wise and smart. Doing the most important things first being wise and smart.

Get More Involved

Keep your mind from wandering by taking notes, underline sections, discussing topics with others or relating your homework to something you’re studying in another class. Learn actively and not passively. Be anxiously engaged in your studies and you will have a great experience. Demonstrate a good attitude toward home assignments, and you will begin to love doing it.

Organize the Information

People process information in different ways. Some people like to draw pictures or charts to digest information, others prefer to read out loud or make detailed outlines. Try to find the methods that work best for you. Ask your teacher for recommendations if you’re having trouble.

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Student Success Statement #61

Student Success Statement #61

“I think it better to do it right, even if we suffer in so doing, than to incur the reproach of our conscience and posterity.”

-Robert E. Lee

What I think this statement is trying to say is that it’s better to suffer to doing what’s right because then when they do something wrong they don’t have to have a bad conscience always leading them the wrong way. 

Note-Taking Strategies Part 4

Note-Taking Strategies

Part 4

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For Review

Once you’ve done all of the above, you’ll find you’ve created your own personalized study guide. Cover the main section of the page and use the key words and questions in the left margin as a quiz.

Stick to It

Review your notes the day you take them and all your notes once a week. That way, you won’t need to study as much when it’s test time. You’ve been doing work all along. Try out the Cornell system, but if it doesn’t work for you, experiment with other methods. Ask your classmates how they take notes or ask a teacher for advice. Taking good notes requires practice, like any other skill. And the more you work at it now, the more prepared you’ll be to take notes in college.

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Tony Farmer

This clip was about a basketball player, named Tony Farmer. He was a very famous basketball player. He then thought robbing, kidnapping girls was good. He thought WRONG! He was caught & sent to court, the judge told him he has 3 years in prison. Tony then started crying.

My reflection: Tony was really scared to be in jail for 3 years, once he heard that saying he threw himself on the floor crying. He's not going to see sunlight for quit a big while. If he would of just stayed on task worrying about basketball, instead of kidnapping a girl. He would have been in court but in a basketball one.

Note-Taking Strategies Part 3

Note-Taking Strategies

Part 3

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After Class

As soon as class ends, review your notes and fill in any blanks. Underline, highlight and use symbols to sort through the information. If you don’t understand something, get help from your teacher or classmates.

After you’ve reviewed all your notes from class, in the left-hand area of the page write down key words and questions your teacher might ask on a test.

At the bottom of each page, write a summary of the notes. This helps you digest what you’ve learned. It also improves your memory of the material for the long term and for tests down the road.

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Student Success Statement #60

Student Success Statement #60

“He listens well who takes notes.”

-Dante Alighieri

This statement means to me, that when you listen & jot down notes. Everything will be way easier because you can study them to refresh your mind anytime.

Note-Taking Strategies Part 2

Note-Taking Strategies

Part 2

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During Class

One approach that has been proven effective is called the Cornell Note-Taking System. Here are some of its methods. Start by using the main section of your page to take down your notes during class. Be sure to leave space on the left side of the page and bottom. Things to keep in mind:

1.       Get the speaker’s main points. Don’t write down every word you hear.

2.      Leave blanks in your notes to add explanations later.

3.     Organize as you write. Pay attention to cues such as repetition and emphasis.

4.      Indicate main and supporting points as you go.

5.      Jot down key vocabulary, important facts and formulas.

6.     Ask questions. If you’re confused, it’s better to ask while the material is fresh in your mind.

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Student Success Statement #59

Student Success Statement #59

“When you believe you can—you can.”

-Dr. Maxwell Maltz

When you believe in yourself, & you push yourself to the limit you need to be in, without giving up you can reach every goal. When you decide you “can’t” that’s going to mess up what you’re trying to reach, & that’s not good. Because you have no believe in you. 

Note-Taking Strategies Part 1

Note-Taking Strategies

Part 1

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How to Get Tour Class Notes into Shape

Getting the most out of high school and college means studying hard and using time in calss wisely. An effective note-taking strategy can help you do both. Here are the basis.

Stay Organized

It may seem obvious, but your class notes can only help you if you can find them. When you’re taking notes be sure to:

·        Keep all your notes in one place.

·        Date and number pages, keeping them in order makes it easier to understand them later.

Before Class

Review the materials assigned for that class period thoroughly. Bring a list of any questions you may have.

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Student Success Statement #57

Student Success Statement #57

“What lied behind us and what lies before us are small matters compared to what lies within us.”

-Ralph Waldo Emerson

My reflection to this statement agrees because you have a conscience to guide you through all your life time. You know when it’s wrong or when you’re lying to yourself.

Distance Education: Is a Virtual Classroom for You? Part 2

Distance Education: Is a Virtual Classroom for You?

Part 2

Positive Aspects of Distance Education

·        Independence and time management: Taking courses online lets you hone your ability to work on your own. You also gain experience in managing your time efficiently.

·        A flexible schedule: Schools can only provide a certain number of class periods in a single school day, and there may not be enough time for you to take everything you want. Because distance education lets you take classes outside regular school hours, it gives you the flexibility to explore all your areas interest.

·        Advanced and specialized classes: Some schools can’t provide advanced or specialized classes. Distance education gives you the chance to gain experience in areas that would otherwise remain out of reach.

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Distance Education: Is a Virtual Classroom for You? Part 1

Distance Education: Is a Virtual Classroom for You?

Part 1

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You may want to take a class that your high school doesn’t offer. Under some circumstances, you can still enroll in the class- through distance learning.

Distance education means taking a class without being physically present where it is being taught. Internet-based technology lets students participate in lectures and class sessions online from almost anywhere.

Some high schools agree to recognize distance-learning credits when they don’t have the resources to offer a course themselves. Distance education is often used to increase options in rural areas and for AP courses. For you, it might mean doing self-tutorial at home in the evening, or participating in a class that is 1,000 miles away, along with other high school students. Check with your school counselor to see what’s available.

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Marion Jones

Marion Jones was a women who was a track runner, and she won different valueable metals. She adorded them and had a very big smile on her face,but she started hanging out with the wrong people and it took her the wrong way. She started doing all these bad choices and desicions which led her to a bad standard.
Reflection; Marion Jones would of still had her metals if she had choosen the right. By hanging out with the right people, and being influenced the right way instead of the wrong. She cried so much for her metals, she was tooken to jail because she was cheating of the track team. If she would of Choose the Right she wouldn't of been standong where she is right now.