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Student Success Resolution #1: Write it Down

By Meaghan Montrose

This is the first in a series of posts to kick off 2010 on the right foot. For most students the new year means you are about half way through the school year. And for most students you have probably not been as successful as you would have liked during the first half of the year.

Let’s put 2009 behind us and focus on the future. Be optimistic, don’t think about it as the year is half over, think about it as there is still half a year left! It is never too late to start using effective study skills and learning strategies. Add on to your list of New Year’s resolutions and make it a goal to be academically successful.

Here is the first tip to help you on your path to success:

Resolution #1: Write it Down!

One of the most common downfalls that students have in school is a lack of organization. One piece of this is keeping track of assignments and due dates. This affects your grade because you will forget to do homework or you will leave a project to the last minute and have to cram it in. Just because you are young doesn’t mean you can remember everything, so you need to get in the habit of writing it down.

Get yourself an agenda pad, planner, or even a small notebook. For each subject, write down homework, upcoming projects/assignments, and quizzes/tests. If your teacher happens to post this information in the classroom, copy it down as soon as you get in class. Even if there is no homework for a particular subject you should still write it down. By writing “Math- none” you will know that there was no homework and won’t be wondering if you just forgot to copy it.

On a related note, it is also a good idea to get the phone number of a reliable student in each of your classes (you can write it in the front of your agenda or planner). If you forget to copy down an assignment you can call this student to ask what work you have to do.

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