Be organized and on top of your assignments.
Everyone has different strengths and limitations when it comes to their natural academic capabilities. One thing that every person can develop, however, is a strong work ethic. While no one but you can determine what your best effort is, by disciplining yourself and holding yourself to the highest standards possible, you can be assured that you are putting all that you need to into your school work. Rather than measuring your achievement against that of others, you can compare your performance to what it has been and what you want it to be in order to succeed.
Instructions
1. Make your weekly schedule every Sunday afternoon or evening in your day planner or calendar. Schedule ample time for studying every evening (or whichever time of day is best for you). Having this study time written into your week will help you see it as a commitment and a set period of time rather than something that can be skipped or shortened. Allow yourself enough time to reasonably finish your work each day, as each person studies at different speeds.
2. Write out your course goals for the semester on the first page of each of your course notebooks. For example, if your goal for your English class is to improve your grammar and writing clarity, make a note of this on the first page of that class notebook. Look at this goal each time you sit down to work on an assignment to remind yourself and encourage yourself to reach it.
3. Find classmates with whom you can study. Schedule meeting times with these classmates in which to go over course material or prepare for tests. Collaborating can help motivate you to do well, and can also increase your knowledge base and inform you of things you might be missing. Choose classmates who are hardworking and set good examples so that you can be as productive as possible.
4. Proofread and revise all of your work. Hand in assignments only when you have checked over them already yourself. Disciplining yourself to edit and proof your writing and homework will help make sure that you are putting your best foot forward and never settling for "good enough." Ask a friend or classmate help you proofread any major written assignments or projects, as it is easy to miss certain types of errors when you are reading your own work.
5. Ask your teacher questions and be a proactive learner. When you are unsure about a point or assignment, raise your hand or ask your teacher to clarify the matter after class. Write down all your assignments at the end of the class period while you are still in the classroom, so that you have the opportunity to ask questions about them if you need to.
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