How to Make a Good Grade
As a student, you should know that you are the one who make your grade – you are the one who take the exam, do the homework and attend classes. Your instructor does not GIVE you your grade. He/she only RECORDS your grade. So if you want to have a good grade, all you have to do is study.
People have different learning styles. Thus you should have your own way to study. Nonetheless, I found the following helpful:
Spend at least 1 hour everyday to read the lecture notes and the textbook, memorize the new concepts and understand the theory;
Review what you have learned regularly so it stays fresh;
Write down the questions you have, and ask your instructor as soon as possible;
Stay up-to-date on homework assignments;
Start preparing for the test one week ahead. Break the contents into meaningful sections to study;
Follow the study guide and make sure that you prepare the answer for the essay questions.
The following links are interesting and helpful:
What your mother never
told you about college
Learning styles and
strategies