Student Success Statement

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

-         Robert Kiyosaki

This statement is saying that you really need to look at what you are doing right now because it’s going to depend on your future. If you are doing the right things now then you will have a good future. But if you are not making the right decisions now then you will have a complicated life and with many problems. For example, if you are doing well in school and try the best to be successful then most likely you will become successful. But if you are doing drugs and other illegal things then you will not have a successful life.

SQ3R

SQ3R:  A Great Reading and Studying Technique

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Improve Your Study Skills

SQ3R stands for

Survey

Question

Read

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 see your time most efficiently. Here’s how this strategy works.

Survey

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

·        Read the title, headings and subheadings.

·        Notice words that are 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

NEVER

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

-     Ayn Rand

(novelist, philosopher, playwright, screenwriter)

This statement is saying that there is no reason for someone to choose the wrong. When you choose the wrong there will be consequences due to the actions you made. You should already know what is right to do and what’s not right. For example, if you go out with your friends and they begin to drink. You might be tempted to drink too or for peer pressure but the best thing to do is to say no.

 

Reading

5 Tips for Success

Tip 5

Tip 5: Keep a List of Questions

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 a 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 expand 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 education. So pick up a book… and a pen.

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Student Success Statement

“When I was teaching basketball, I argued 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 and knowing you can never make up for a lost day.”

-     John Wooden

I strongly agree with this statement because in order for someone to get better at something they have to practice each and every day. They also have to put a lot of effort if they want to become the best. They have to put in a lot of work and dedicate time as well.

Reading

5 tips for Success

Tips 3-4

Tip 3: Do Research

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 knowledgeable 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 condensed study guides. Going the extra mile in your research elevates your achievement 10-fold.

Tip 4: Use a Dictionary

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

The Three Don’ts

Don’t whine

Don’t complain

Don’t make excuses

-      John Wooden

I strongly agree with this statement because people need to take responsibility for their actions. If you did something wrong you need to deal with the consequences that came with the bad choices you made. You shouldn’t make any excuses, complains, or whine about the consequences. You wouldn’t have to deal with any of this, if you had chosen the right from the beginning.

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 that final number. Break the paper down and consider each section of your paper individually. You can handle any project in small junks.

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 wall, send an email, get a snack. Then move on to the next project.

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Student Success Statement

“The Three Nevers”

Never lie

Never cheat

Never steal

-      John Wooden

I strongly agree with this statement because it’s not the right thing to do. It shows that you can’t count on a person that has done any or all of the things above. People need to choose the right and not fall into bad habits because then they won’t be successful in life. For example, it’s wrong to cheat on a test because then you will never learn anything. You will deal with consequences for choosing the wrong.

 

5 Tips for staying Motivated

Tips 1-2

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To succeed in high school and college, you have to do your best at all times. But sometimes it’s 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 it’s 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 towards those that have the greatest impact on your course work and grades. For example, even though all homework assignment are important, studying for a midterm exams tackles 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 report, pick a history book instead of another biography.

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Student Success Statement

“You have only always to do what is right. It will become easier by practice, and you enjoy in the midst of your trials the pleasure of an approving conscience.”

-     Robert E. Lee

This statement is saying that if you always choose the right things would go easier. Every time you are in a situation you will know what the right thing is to do because you always choose the right. And you won’t have anything to regret because your conscience would be clear. For example, if you decided to steal something from the store your conscience would feel guilty. The right thing to do is to take the item you back to the store and pay for it.

 

Take Control of Homework

So It Doesn’t Control You

Part 3

Take Advantage of Any Free Time

If you g=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 if each index card and connect the stack or 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 separate 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 or type of homework you have, you may want to talk to talk to your family, teachers or counselors. They can help you understand how much time you need to allot for 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

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

-         Davy Crockett (1786-1836)

This statement means that unless you know what you’re about to do is right then you should do it. But if it’s not the right thing to do, you need to think about it and realize that you are not making the right choice. Once you realize is not right try to make things right. For example, if you took a test and a week later you get back. You notice you were supposed to get a lower score, the right thing would be to tell the teacher there has been a mistake. When this happens usually the teacher leaves it like it is because you told them the truth.

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 is being wise and smart.

Get More Involved

Keep your mind from wandering by taking notes, underlining 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

“Character is higher than intellect.”

-     Ralph Waldo Emerson

This statement is saying that you could be a very smart person but what matters the most is the person’s personality. A person can be really smart but it doesn’t mean that they have the best personality. There are people that are not as intelligent as others and they have a great personality that everybody likes. Being smart and having a great personality is a good combination and it will get you far.

Take Control of Homework

So It Doesn’t Control You

Part 1

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Although very few students love homework, it does serve a purpose. Homework helps you:

·        Reinforce what you’ve learned during the day.

·        Build study habits that are essential in college.

·        Prepare for your classes.

·        Get a sense of progress.

Here are some tips to help you deal with homework more efficiently and effectively.

Set the Mood

Create a good study area with everything you need (for example, a calculator). If you don’t have a quiet place at home, try your school or local library.

Know Where to Begin

Make a list of everything you need to do, and note all deadlines. Do the more difficult assignments first, so you don’t have to face them at the end.

Study at the Same Time Every Day

Even if you don’t have homework every night, use the time to review notes. If sitting down to work is part of your normal routine, you’ll approach it with less dread. Also, you’ll become a pro at using time productively.

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Amazing Nature from Thilini

Student Success Statement

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

-         Robert E. Lee

This quote is saying that it doesn’t matter if you suffer when you are doing the right thing because it for a good cause. You’re not suffering for doing something that is bad. For example, if you find a dog and you feel like it’s yours. You would want to keep it but that not the right thing to do. If you give it back to the owner if you find it then you will suffer a little but it’s okay because you are doing the right thing.

Note-Taking Strategies

Part 4

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For Review

Once you’ve done all 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 the 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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Summary: This story was about a high school student named Tony Farmer. He went to prison and got sentenced for three years. The reason was that he kidnapped his girlfriend and stole her credit card and keys.

Reflection: This story was really disappointing. If she did something bad to him that wasn’t the right thing to do. They should talked to each other and clarify their situation without any of this.

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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