- 1). Look carefully at your report card, identify any mistakes and then look for weak areas. Check your report card carefully for any mistakes such as papers that were incorrectly reported or test scores that were miscalculated. Identify areas for improvement. For example, if you consistently receive low scores on tests, brush up on your test-taking skills. If you have zeros reported for all homework, start doing your homework. Report cards can be a useful tool for monitoring progress if you know how to read them.
- 2). Sign up for the tutor center or hire a personal tutor. If your report card is low across all subject areas, you need a tutor in every subject. Sometimes, that gets expensive, so remember that many schools offer peer tutor centers, and some teachers offer after-school study sessions. Record study session dates and times so you don't miss a session due to disorganization. Sometimes, study groups or "study buddies" from the same class can be helpful because you have someone else who heard the same information during class. Every mind studies a little differently, so put your heads together with a friend to find the method that works best for you. Often, two minds really are better than one.
- 3). Organize your binder, planner and life.Many students get bad grades because of disorganization. They don't know when tests are, so they show up unprepared. They can't find assignments when they are due, so they receive zeros. They miss class and don't make up the work from that class period, so they don't receive credit. Keep track of major events and homework assignments with an organized binder and planner. Many students have a separate binder for each class with color coordinated tabs for homework, notes and projects. Organize your binder the way that works for you, but make sure you adopt and maintain an organization system to keep track of your "A" papers once you have received them.
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