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5 Tips to Help Kids Bring up Their Grades

Flashcards will enable you to test not only your ability to recognize important information, but also your ability to retrieve information. This method is ideal for definitions, formulas and lists. Put the topic on one side of the card and the answer on the other. Perfect for students on the run. Create an audiotape of the material to review on the go.

4. Positive Attitude

Life is always measured as being half empty or half full. Learn with an open mind and do away with the half-empty attitude. Students view homework, tests and studying with a negative attitude. However, succeeding in these areas will bring you one step closer to your career.

The saying "you are what you eat" holds truth. A night before an exam, don't pig out on junk food. Too much sugar can cloud the brain and cause you to feel sluggish on test day. Fish may not rank highly with teenagers, but fuel up! Loaded with vitamins that are good for the brain, it's a perfect dinner for the night before the exam.

Using the memory effectively and efficiently will create a better foundation for knowledge. Bullis emphasizes the importance of avoiding the bad habit of procrastinating or cramming the night before the exam. In making the grade, she encourages students to utilize all the educational resources throughout the school year and not just during exam crunch time.

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