Student Success Statement

“Your future is created by what you do today, not tomorrow” –Robert Kiyosaki

Summary: Whatever you do today will affect your future, it will help you succeed in the future. Whatever you do tomorrow will not create your future, because you have not yet lived it. 

SQ3R

SQ3R:  A Great Reading and Studying Technique

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Improve Your Study Skills

SQ3R stands for

Survey

Question

Read

It is proven technique to sharpen your study skills. In college, you’ll be required to do lots of reading. You’ll often have to complete reading assignments at the same time.

SQ3R helps make reading and studying purposeful and effective, so that you use your time most efficiently. Here’s how this strategy works.

Survey

Let’s say your assignment is to read one chapter. First, get an idea of what the chapter is about by reviewing the highlights:

·        Read the tittle, heading and subheading

·        Notice words that are italicized or bold.

·        Look at charts, graphs, pictures, maps and other visual material.

·        Read captions

Read the very beginning and end of the chapter.
Choose the right!!!

Student Success Statement

“There is no justification ever for choosing any part of what you know to be evil.”- Ayn Rand

Summary:  Choosing the wrong will never bring you anything good. For example when you decided to ditch school, no good thing will come from that. Missing school means you will miss a whole day of studies. Always choose the right!!

Reading

5 Tips for Success

Tip 5

Tip 5: Keep a List of Questions

When you feel confused about something you’re reading, write down any questions you have. Sometimes your questions are answered as you read further. If not, don’t be afraid to ask for help. Remember, teachers create assignments; they’ve read the texts and are familiar with them. When you have specific questions, your teachers can provide answers that will help you better understand the material. Learning is rooted in questions developed and asked by the learner.

Asking questions to yourself, to the teacher, and to others, is a great learning method. When you cease to ask questions, you cease to exist to a great extent. Read actively by silently asking questions as you read. Questioning immerses you into the material you are reading and therefore will expand your mental capacities more than almost anything else.

The philosopher Sir Francis Bacon said, “Knowledge is power.” Improving your reading comprehension is the key to gaining important knowledge and making the most education. So pick up a book… and a pen.

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Student Success Statement

“When I was teaching basketball, I urged my players to try their hardest to improve on that very day, to make that practice a masterpiece. This rule is even more important in life than basketball. You have to apply yourself each day to become a little better. By applying yourself to the task of becoming a little better each and every day over a period of time, you will become a lot better. Only then will you be able to approach being the best you can be. It begins by trying to make each day count and knowing you can never make up for a lost day”-John Wooden

Summary: If you try every day to become better than what you were yesterday can help you become a better person. This statement has many good qualities that make it an excellent quote. People you can to become better in an area in their life only need practice, by practicing each and every day can help you excel in what your goal is. For example if you want to become better in a certain sport you should practice every day when you have a chance and you will become better. 

Reading

5 tips for Success

Tips 3-4

Tip 3: Do Research

Literary critics have written vast numbers of analytically and critical pieces on countless books. If you’re having trouble understanding a particular text, do some research and see what knowledgeable sources have to say about it. In addition to increasing your comprehension, you’ll also be showing initiative, something teachers always like to see. Always use legitimate and scholarly sources, not condensed study guides. Going an extra mile in your research elevates your achievement 10- fold.

Tip 4: Use a dictionary

Make sure you have access to a dictionary when you’re reading. You can often figure out the meaning of an unfamiliar word by using context clues, but sometimes you can’t. Rather than simply skipping over the words you don’t know, take the time to look them up. The results are well worth the effort. Your comprehension will increase greatly, and you’ll build your vocabulary at the same time.

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Student Success Statement

“Every time I’ve done something that doesn’t feel right, it’s ended up not being right.” –Mario Cuomo

Summary: When you feel wrong about doing something it’s probably because it’s a bad thing that you shouldn’t be doing. You should always do something that will make you feel good about yourself

Reading

5 tips for success

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Reading and writing go hand in hand. The better you understand a text, the more likely you are to successfully communicate your thoughts about it in writing. So it’s important to develop strong skills in both areas. With that in mind, here’s how to improve your reading comprehension

Tips 1-2

Tips 1: Annotate

Be an active reader. Instead of passively reading a text, take notes about important story elements, key factual information and significant ideas in the text.

Tip 2: note the author’s writing style

Every author writes with a purpose, using deliberate methods to successfully relate specific information to the audience. When you’re reading look for patterns in the author’s writing. For example, you may notice a repetition of key words, phases or symbols- or the use of a distinct type of sentence structure. Authors employ these writing strategies to help readers comprehend a central argument or theme, so be sure to explore how these techniques create meaning.

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Student Success Statement

“Don’t whine, Don’t Complain, Don’t make excuses”-John Wooden

Summary:  If you want to succeed in life you should never make excesses, you should never complain, or whine. Doing these things will never help you succeed in life. 

5 Tips for Staying Motivated

Tips 3-5

3. Set Attainable goals

If you’re having trouble writing a 25-page paper for class because it seems like such a big job, don’t focus on that final number. Break the paper down and consider each section of your paper individually. You can handle any project in small junks.

4. Find a Social Support Network

Create a group of people around you who want to help you succeed. Mentors can be teachers or family friends who can give you guidance and help you develop new skills. Counselors can help you with planning your courses and starting to explore colleges. You can also reach out to friends and peers who can motivate you by listening and sharing ideas.

5. Acknowledge you’re Accomplishments

Give yourself a quick reward when you complete an assignment or task. Take a walk, send an email, get a snack. Then move on to the next project.

Choose the right!!!

Student Success Statement

“Never lie, Never Cheat. Never Steal.”- John Wooden

Summary: This Statement is very powerful, shows that lying, cheating and Stealing are very bad. People who do one of these things will never succeed in life. Always choose the right! 

5 Tips for staying Motivated

Tips 1-2

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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 course work. Make a list to get an overall picture of 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 assignment 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’re been given an assignment similar to one you’re 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 books reports, pick a history book instead of another biography.

Choose the Right!! 

Student Success Statement

“Courage is being scared to death, but saddling up anyway.”- John Wayne

Summary: This statement is trying to say that either way you are very scared to try something you are still willing to try it. Courage helps you do the something you are scared to do and it will help you in the future. 

Student Success Statement

“You have only practice to do what is right. It will become easier by practice, and you enjoy in the midst of your trials the pleasure of an approving conscious.”- Robert E. Lee.

Summary: Practicing to choose the right will help you be a better person, it will help you be a better person. When you constantly practice to choose the right it will become a habit, and you will always be choosing the right in every situation you are faced. 
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Take control of homework

So it doesn't control you

Part 3

Take Advantages of any free time

If you have a study period or a long bus ride, use the time to review notes, prepare for an upcoming class or start your homework. Flash cards are a great learning tool. They are easy to make, easy to handle, and are a marvelous tools to help you learn and remember anything. Punch a hole in the upper left corner of each index card and connect the stack of cards with a ring. Then the cards are bound and not flopping around. Flash cards bound like this act like a small book with pages. You can even separate ringed stacks for each subject. WHATEVER YOU WANT TO REMEMBER PUT IT ON A CARD.

Study with a friend

Get together with friends and classmates to quiz each other, compare notes and predict test questions. Consider joining a study group.

Communicate

If you have concerns about the amount or type of homework you have, you may want to talk to your friend, teachers or counselor. They can help understand how much time you need to allot for homework and how to manage your tasks.

Celebrate your Achievements

Reward yourself for hitting milestones or doing something well.

Choose the right!!!

Student Success Statement

“Be always sure you’re right, then go ahead.”-Davy Crockett

Summary: You should always make sure that what you’re going to do is safe and the right thing to do before you do it. If you don’t, then you might do something wrong that can get you in serious trouble. Always think before you act!!

Take Control of Homework

So It Doesn't Control You

Part 2

Keep Things in Perspective

Know how much weight each assignment or test carries, and use your time accordingly. Don’t waste time, but be wise and smart. Doing the most important things first is being wise and smart.

Get More Involved

Keeps your mind from wandering by taking notes, underlining sections, discussing topics with others or relating your homework to something you’re studying in another class. Learn actively and not passively. Be anxiously engaged in your studies and will have a great experience. Demonstrate a good attitude toward home assignments, and will begin to love it.

Organize the information

People process information in different ways. Some people like to draw pictures or charts to digest in formation, others prefer to read out loud or make detailed outlines. Try to find the methods that work best for you. Ask your teacher for recommendations if you’re having trouble.

Choose the right!!!

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Student Success Statement

“Character is higher than intellect.”- Ralph Waldo Emerson
Summary: This statement is trying to say that being smart isn't has great as having a good personality. Being smart can help you in succeed in school and in later on in life, but having a good personality can help you succeed higher in life.

Take Control of Homework

So It Doesn't Control You

Part 1

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Although very few students love homework, it does serve a purpose. Homework helps you:

·        Reinforce what you've learned during the day.

·        Build study habits that are essential in college.

·        Prepare for your classes.

·        Get a sense of progress.

Here are some tips to help you deal with homework more efficiently and effectively.

Set the mood

Create a good study are with everything you need (for example, a calculator). If you don’t have a quiet place at home, try your school or local library.

Know where to begin

Make a list of everything you need to do, and note all deadlines. Do the more difficult assignments first, so you don’t have to face them at the end.

Study at the Same Time Every Day

Even if you don’t have homework every night, use the time to review notes. If sitting down to work is part of your normal routine, you’ll approach it with less dread. Also, you’ll become a pro at using time productively.

Choose the right 

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Student Success Statement

“I think it better to do right, even if we suffer in so doing, than to incur the reproach of our consciences and posterity.” –Robert E. Lee

Summary: This Statement is trying to say that even when choosing the right can be hard/ harmful. We might suffer when we are trying to choose the right but it all has a good outcome, which will change our life in a good positive way. 

Note-Taking Strategies

Part 4

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For Review

Once you've done all 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.

Stick 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 out for you, experiment 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.

Choose the right!!!

Basketball Player sentenced to 3 years in prison:

 Summary: An All-star High School Basketball player was sentenced to 3 years in prison. Tony Farmer was one of the greatest basketball players in Ohio; he decided to choose the wrong. He kidnapped his girlfriend and stole her car keys and computer. He was punished with three years in prison, and was very upset. 

Note-Taking Strategies

Part 3

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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 the 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.

Choose the Right!!!

Student Success Statement

“He listens well who takes notes”-Dante Alighieri

Summary: Good listeners help you learn better, they help you be prepared when needed. Being a good listener makes you a better person, it makes you seem wiser, more ready to learn. Being good listeners only bring you good deeds.

Note—Taking Strategies

Part 2

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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 your notes during class. Be sure to leave space on the left side of the page and the bottom. Things 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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Students Success Statement

“When you believe you can- you can.” –Dr. Maxwell Maltz

Summary: When you want to accomplish something you have to put your mind to it, so you can believe in yourself. People you put their mind to something they really want to accomplish get to reach their goals faster than the ones who don’t. Putting your mind to something gives you more hope.

Note—Taking Strategies

Part 1

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How to Get Your Class Notes into Shape

Getting the most out of high school and college means studying hard and using your time ion class wisely. An effective note-taking strategy can help you do both. Here are the basics.

Stay organized

It may seem obvious, but your class notes can only help you if you can find them. When you’re taking notes be sure to:

·        Keep all your notes in one place.

·        Date and number pages; keeping them in order makes it easier to understand them later.

Before class

Review the materials assigned for that class period thoroughly. Bring a list of any questions you may have.

Choose the right!!!

Student Success Statement

“Tell me what is right and I will fight for it.”- Woodrow Wilson

Summary: The right time to fight is only when you are trying to get to do the right thing; people should not fight for any other reason that isn't for a good cause. When people want to achieve something good or make something happen they will be willing to fight for what’s the best. 

Distance Education: Is a Virtual Classroom for You?

Part 4 of 4

Emphasis on the written world

Most of the communication, as well as the course work, in distance-learning classes is written. That’s a plus, because the focus on the written word gives you the opportunity to develop as a writer—and strong writing skills are essential to academic success. However, if writing is a serious weakness for you, virtual learning may not be the best educational option until you improve your skills. Yes, most of distance education is the written word; therefore, you need to be a good reader, love to read, and love writing also. Most of your assignments will be written and submitted to the instructor in the written format. Your penmanship needs to be excellent, spelling great, sentence structure above average, vocabulary extraordinary. You need to have online access with reliable equipment. If your internet communications at home isn't working, you can’t do online education from home and will need to go to someplace where you do have access to the internet.

Decide Whether It’s right for You

Distance education isn't for everyone, but it just might be for you. You really should seek it out and give it a try. You never know until your try. You might even fall in love with distance education. While distance education may be the perfect alternative for some students, it’s not the right choice for everyone. So carefully consider your unique need and interests and give distance education a try; then, decide if it is right for you.

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Student Success Statement

“You must love in the present to secure your future.”

Summary: To make your future the best you must make sure you are doing good in the present.  

Distance Education: Is a Virtual Classroom for You?

Part 3

Challenging Aspects of Distance Education

·        Lack of in-person interaction: Some educators argue that both teacher-student and student-student contact are essentials to learning. in a distance-learning classroom, you may be able to participate in class discussions online in chat rooms, message boards or Web conferences—but it’s not the same as being with other students in a classroom.

·        Different levels of quality: Many distance-education programs supply an excellent learning experience, but others may not. Research any program before signing on to make sure it’s rigorous enough. If you are choosing your own program, look into its accreditation before enrolling.

·        The need to self-start: Distance education lets you make your own schedules. If you have a hard time getting motivated, this might not be the ideal educational setting for you.

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