Motivation!

Motivation - A story from Rob van Alphen

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

http://www.collegeboard.com/student/plan/college-success/955.html

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.

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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.

Reflection:

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

http://www.collegeboard.com/student/plan/college-success/955.html

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.

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Student Success Statement

Student Success Statement

“He listens well who takes notes.”

-Dante Alighieri

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

http://www.collegeboard.com/students/plan/college-success/955.html

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.

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