Student Success Statement

Student Success Statement

“Education is a marathon-not a sprint “.

-Anon

Education is the power given to you that no other individual can take away from you. With education anything is possible. Never rush your education because you will not get anything from it. Education benefits you, so make sure you are taking it seriously. An example of rushing your education can be when cheating on a test or copying, you are not learning anything you are doing it to finish fast. At the end you have no knowledge and it was all a waste of time. Never make the mistake of cheating yourself out of your education. 

5 Tips for Staying Motivated Tips 1-2

5 Tips for Staying Motivated

Tips 1-2

http://www.collegeboard.com/student/plan/boost-your-skills/8454.html

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.

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Selecting Your Courses . . . Part 1

Selecting Your Courses

Recommended Classes for College Success

Part 1

http://ww.collegeboard.com/student/plan/hgh-school/33.html

The academic rigor of your high school courses is an important factor in the college admission process. College admission officers see your high school course schedule as a blueprint of your education. They’re looking for a solid foundation of learning that you can build on in college.

To create that foundation, take at least five solid academic classes every semester. Start with the basics and then move on to advanced courses. Challenging yourself is part of what makes school fun; but you need a firm grasp of the fundamentals before going on to more advanced work.

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How to Take on College Studying Part 3.

How to Take on College Studying

Part 3

Do the Reading

You need to do more than just read the chapters you are assigned--- you’re expected to understand them thoroughly. Here are some tips:

      Don’t skim. Read all the material carefully.

      Break up difficult assignments into sections you can digest – chapters, subsections or even paragraphs.

      Look up any words that you don’t understand.

      Pause to think about whether you understand the material; ask questions in class about anything that is unclear.

      Take notes instead of highlighting--- this makes you think through and rephrase the key points.

      Create a summary sheet of what you learned from each assignment you read.

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10 Time Management Tips For Students

10 Time Management Tips for Students

http://www.collegeboard.com/student/plan/college-success/116.html

Tips 1-4

Organizing Your Life

Managing your time well is an important element of success ----especially if you’re a student. If you set priorities that fit your needs and lifestyle, you’ll have a better chance of achieving your goals. Here are some tips for taking control of your time and organizing your life.

Tip1. Make a To-Do List Every Day.

Put things that are most important at the top and do them first. And don’t forget to reward yourself for your accomplishments.

Tips2.  Use Spare Minutes Wisely.

When you’re commuting on the bus or train, use the time to get some reading done.

Tip3. It’s Okay to Say No.

If your friend asks you to go to a movie on a Thursday night and you have an exam the next morning, realize that it’s okay to say no. Keep your short-and long-term priorities in mind.

Tips4. Find the Right Time.

You’ll work more efficiently if you figure out when you do your best work. For example, if your brain handles math better in the afternoon, don’t wait to do it until late at night.

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English Class . . . Excel

English Class
First Name	Last Name	Test 1	Test 2	Test 3	Average
Janice	Penn	100	97	90	95.7
Bill	Bradley	98	99	67	88.0
Leslie	Williams	88	97	23	69.3
Pete	Maravich	87	86	56	76.3
Janice	Gonzales	58	55	88	67.0
Test Average		86.2	86.8	64.8	79.3

Profile of a Successful Student Part 1

Profile of a Successful Student
Part 1

http://www.plymouth.edu/office/online-education/online-learning/profile-of-a-sucessful-student/

A successful student . . . .
.  .  .  takes responsibility for his /her own learning
Online learning can be a powerful, stimulating, engaging experience for the student who can work and think independently. However, since most—if not all –of the learning takes place on your own time, you will not have the kind of direct supervision you would in a classroom. Online learning therefore requires a significant commitment from you. All education comes down to what you’re willing to invest in the experience – this is particularly true in the online environment. Commitment, self-discipline and self-motivation are all key qualities to ensure success in an online course!
.  .  .  . is comfortable and confident with written communication
Reading and  writing are the basis of most online courses, so it’s critical that you feel comfortable with this form of communication. While some courses contain modules that include videos or other activities, all of them require significant amounts of reading. And nearly all of your communication with your classmates and your instructor will be in writing. If these are weak areas for you, you will want to address those issues prior to enrolling or while enrolled in an online course. The PSU Writing Center is available to assist you.
.  .  . is willing to be a member of an online community.
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Successful Students 9

Successful Students
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9.  .  .  . don’t cram for exams. Successful students know that divided periods of study are more effective than cram sessions, and they practice it.

          If there is one thing that study skills specialists agree on, it is that distrusted study is better than massed, late-night, last-ditch efforts known as cramming. You’;; learn more, remember more, and earn higher grade by studying in four , one hour-a-night sessions for Friday’s exam than studying for four hours straight on Thursday night. Short, concentrated preparatory efforts are more efficient and rewarding than wasteful, inattentive, last moment marathons. Yet, so many students fail to learn this lesson and end up repeating it over and over again until it becomes a wasteful habit. Not to clever,huh?
          When you cram, you are taking the shortcut, and shortcuts never produce any real worthwhile results. Also, when you take shortcuts, you feel rather rotten knowing that you could have done better but you didn’t. Shortcuts cut you short. You can’t plant watermelons seeds and harvest fresh watermelons the next day. It takes time. Cramming for a test or project and expecting to make high score the next day is like planting watermelon seeds and expecting to harvest and eat the fresh food the next day. Plus cramming for a test or project doesn’t help you academically, so why even do it. Plan ahead, prepare ahead. Give yourself plenty of days and weeks to prepare for upcoming accountability opportunities.
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Study for Multiple Exams Part 2 . .

Study for Multiple Exams
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My strategies for written assignments: Everyone has their own writing styles. I generally come up with an idea and do massive amounts of research before I ever think about writing. I then organize my research then sometimes prepare and outline before actually writing. I always print out the paper and come back to it the next day and reread it. That is the easiest way for me to catch my own mistakes. I have to give my eyes a break from it, and if I just always find grammatical errors or phrases and sentences I just want to re word.
How I succeed in team projects: never assume someone is doing what they are supposed to be doing. Have regular meetings and have each member show their work, not just give you or the group their word for it.
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