Student
Success Statement
“Your future is created by what you
do today, not tomorrow”
-Robert Kiyosaki
Tuesday, April 30, 2013
Student Success Statement
SQ3R: A Great Reading and Studying Technique
SQ3R
SQ3R: A Great
Reading and Studying Technique
Improve
Your Study Skills
SQ3R
stand 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 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
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.
Choose
the Right!
Friday, April 26, 2013
Student Success Statement
Student Success Statement
“There is no justification ever for
choosing any part of what you know to be evil.”
-Ayn Rand
Reading: 5 Tips for Success Tip 5
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. Reading 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 of your education. So pick up a book . . . and a pen.
Choose The Right!
Thursday, April 25, 2013
Student Success Statement
Student Success Statement
“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 and knowing you can never make up for a lost day.”
-John Wooden
Reading: 5 Tips for Success, Tips 3-4
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 condescended 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.
Choose The Right!
Wednesday, April 24, 2013
Student Success Statement
Student Success Statement
“Every time I’ve done something that doesn’t feel
right, it’s ended up not being right.”
-Mario Cuomo
Reading: 5 Tips for Success
Reading
5 Tips for Success
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 on
both areas. With that in mind, here’s how to improve your reading
comprehension.
Tips 1-2
Tip 1: Annotate
Be an active reader. Instead of passively reading a text,
take notes about important story elements, key factual information and
significant ideas in the text.
Tip 2: Note the Author’s Writing Style
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.
Choose The Right!
Tuesday, April 23, 2013
Student Success Statement
Student Success Statement
The Three Don’ts
·
Don’t
Whine
·
Don’t
Complain
·
Don’t
Make Excuses
-John Wooden
I agree with
Wooden these three don’t will not get you anywhere. When whining, complaining,
and making excuses you are just wasting time. If you are doing these three don’t
with a homework assignment it won’t get you anywhere. At the end of the day you
will have nothing done and you are still required to turn it in. Follow John
Wooden words they will get you far in life.
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 that 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.
Choose The Right!
Monday, April 22, 2013
Student Success Statement
Student Success Statement
“The Three Nevers”
Never lie
Never Cheat
Never steal
-John Wooden
5 Tips for Staying Motivated Tips 1-2
5 Tips for Staying Motivated
Tips 1-2
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
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 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.
Choose The Right!
Friday, April 19, 2013
Student Success Statement
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
Take Control of Homework 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 separate
ringed stacks for each subject. WHATEVER YOU WANT TO REMEMBER, PUT IN ON A
CARD.
Study with a Friend
Get together with friends and classmates 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 your family, teachers or counselor. 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.
Choose The Right!
Wednesday, April 17, 2013
Student Success Statement
Student Success Statement
“Be always sure you’re right, then go ahead.”
-Davy Crockett
Take Control of Homework . . . Part 2
Take Control of Homework
So It Doesn’t Control You
Part 2
Keeping 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 other 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.
Choose The Right!
Tuesday, April 16, 2013
Student Success Statement
Student Success Statement
“Character is higher than intellect.”
-Ralph Waldo Emerson
Your character is portrayed in everything you
do and say. Your character is in what society will judge you from sight. Many
can say your character is higher than your intellect because it is what is
reflected out of you. An example is in a complicated situation, the way you
react is your character, and other seeing will judge you by it. Hold yourself high;
because it’s your character portray yourself as you want others to judge you.
Take Control of Homework, So It Doesn't Control You Part 1
Take Control of Homework
So It Doesn’t Control
You
Part 1
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.
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 Everyday
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.
Choose The Right!
Monday, April 15, 2013
Student Success Statement
Student Success Statement
“I think it better to do right, even If we suffer
in doing so, than to incur the reproach of our consciences and posterity.”
-Robert E. Lee
It is always better to go through a little pain in choosing the
right, than to suffer later on and more in choosing the wrong. There is always
something that we would not like to do even if it’s the right them because we
are lazy, trying to be “cool”, have no worries etc. but she should always overcome
them because choosing the wrong guiding yourself through these emotions will
only hurt in the long run. An example is if your teacher says you have an essay
for homework, it won’t be turned in but it sure will help you. You decide not
to do it because you’re lazy and want to have fun, but the day of a test or a
timed essay you will suffer because you have no practice.
Note-Taking Strategies Part 4
Note-Taking Strategies
Part 4
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.
Sick 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.
Choose The
Right!
Friday, April 12, 2013
From a Basketball Court to Jail
From a Basketball Court to Jail
Summary:
Tony Framer , and eight-teen year old Ohio
resident once considered one of the top 100 basketball player in 2013, now is
considered a criminal. Farmer kidnapped his girlfriend, dragged her, and stole
from her back account. Now farmer will be spending 3 years in prison, the end of his career in basketball.
Tony Farmer went from the basketball court,
to a judicial court just in choosing the wrong. Framer life has changed now,
due to his horrible action, he said good-bye to his basketball career as he
choose the wrong. He is doing the time paying the consequences for his actions.
Never commit such bad decision because the will only lead you to end your
freedom, your happiness, everything.
Note-Taking Strategies Part 3
Note-Taking Strategies
Part 3
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 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.
Choose The Right!
Thursday, April 11, 2013
Student Success Statement
Student Success Statement
“He listens well who takes notes.”
Listening is a skill that is very important in any path. If you don’t
listen you cannot go anywhere. When you listen well you are able to take notes
to remind you, and that is what will take you far in life. If in school you are
not listening to the teacher, thus not taking important notes; you will fail
the test because your notes will not help you. Always listen and then act.
Note-Taking Strategies Part 2
Note-Taking Strategies
Part 2
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
tour 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.
Choose
The Right!
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