Cool Under Pressure 6 of 10

Cool Under Pressure

6 of 10

Very few students enjoy taking tests. Yet functioning well under pressure is crucial to your future success. Try thinking of the pressure of testing as practice for the work world’s own explosive situations. You could someday find yourself meeting tight deadlines, speaking with irate customers, wielding a scalpel or handling dangerous chemicals.

The best way to curtail pressure and to even eliminate it is to prepare. Applying the motto “Be Prepared” holds true first time and every time. Prepare for the test, and you won’t worry about it. In fact, it will be your chance to shine, to reveal the hard work you have out into preparing for the test. You will be rewarded for the effort you have thrust into your studies. Preparation removes fear. When you are prepared, you will not fear. Preparation helps you maintain your cool under pressure. Preparation generates energy and enthusiasm;

Therefore, prepare and your coolness under pressure is sure to abound.

CHOOSE THE RIGHT!

Student Success Statement ANON

Student Success Statement

“Education is a Marathon –not a sprint”

-ANON

Reflection: this means you need to take your time with your education you can get it right the first time, you shouldn't rush your education 

Student Success Statement -John wooden

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 then in 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

Reflection: This means that you can make yourself better and better every day by just trying and having patients

Example: You can be playing a sport and you really don’t know how the game I played, but if you watch the game and practice it you’ll become better and better every single day 

 

Take Control of Homework So It Doesn’t Control You Part 1

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 area 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!!!

Student Success Statement Robert E. Lee

Student Success Statement

“I think it’s better to do right, even if we suffer in so doing that to incur the reproach of our conscience and posterity

Robert E. Lee

Reflection:

You can do well but it may take time & pain but as long as you do what’s right you’ll feel good about yourself.

Note – Taking Strategies Part 2

Note – Taking Strategies

Part 2

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

During class

One approach that has been proven effective is called the Cornell NOT TAKING SYSTEM. Here are some of its methods.

Start by using the man 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 to keep in mind:

1.      Get the speakers man points. Don’t write down every word you hear.

2.      Leave blanks in your notes to add explanation 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 a while the materials is fresh in your mind.

CHOOSE THE RIGHT!!!

Student Success Statement -Martin Luther King, Jr.

Student Success Statement

“The time is always right to do what is right.”

-Martin Luther King, Jr.

Reflection: You must always do the right thing at any time.