Top 10 Ways to Improve Your Grades

School is a system dedicated to teaching, and yet many people find it incredibly boring. Now, don't get me wrong, I find school itself to be one of the most boring places I have ever been. However, the subject matter taught there isn't half bad.

The benefits of school, such as having a better chance of getting a job, are actually worthwhile. Here are some ways to improve your grades.
The Top Ten
Study regularly

Studying shouldn't just involve staring at a textbook until your mind blanks out. Especially when I'm stuck on a tricky topic in my science classes, I find rewriting the most important parts of my notes after class and doing practice questions from my textbooks to be most helpful.

Often, I find that I can't learn it unless I apply it.

One time in 6th grade, we were having a math test on a subject I struggled with - weights and lengths. I told my mom about it, and she said, Honey, you should study! I didn't, and I ended up getting a D on the test.

So, the moral is: STUDY!

Pay attention in class

I work pretty hard in school, but nothing supplementary beats just listening in class. It's a formulaic way of thinking about it, but if you consider it, the teacher is speaking all (or some, depending on the quality of said teacher) the information you need to ace a likely pre-made test.

So, listen. And doodle too.

Guilty as charged. My mind is always running, but in the world that I created. There, I can change things with a simple thought and some Google Docs.

In reality, I should really pay better attention in my "Achilles' heel" class - Algebra. I must focus on the teacher's words this time.

Complete your homework

I don't call it homework. I call it practice. Not to mention, I do schoolwork at home and play games at school.

Attend school as consistently as possible
Ask for a tutor if needed
Ask for extra credit opportunities
Go to bed earlier for better rest

Actually, you may have to sacrifice some hours of your sleeping time just to be able to have time to study for difficult lessons.

You need sleep to keep your brain functioning well. Without sleep, you sometimes can't learn anything new.

Ask for a retake if allowed
Avoid cramming the night before a test

Sleep is very important for tests. You don't want to be so tired that you fill in the wrong bubble or can't recall the material.

Teach others what you're learning

The Newcomers

? Develop good communication with your teacher early in the year
? Practice at home consistently
The Contenders
Take thorough notes
Read frequently

I'm sure it helps. It's exercise for your brain and helps you deal with everyday problems.

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