5 General Grade Improving Tips

1. Take Notes Correctly 

You most likely don't have a teacher who prefers to write everything he says down, so just in case:

- Always write down what is written by a teacher
- Write down the information your teacher verbally says (examples, info that your teacher addresses the most, questions asked etc.)
- Post immediate questions on to your notes (to not forget to research them later)
- Google and try out specific note-taking templates 
- Colour code and highlight (by doing that you are stimulating different areas of the brain to work)

That way, the lectures will appear more complete and understandable in the long run and you will not be tricked by a question that involved whatever the teacher said verbally. 

2. Participate in Class Discussions

Often you are not evaluated on how much you talk during the class, although if you engage into a discussion of a topic you will:

- Remember the material better
- Improve your communication, leadership and creativity skills
- Have these skills mentioned by a teacher on your reference letters

3. Actually Study and Learn the Information 

You have to actually absorb the information that you've been taught, by having to utilise multiple areas of a brain to learn it (depends on what kind of learning style you have):

- Create diagrams, tables and charts (for timelines and cycles of events, this is common sense, although even for math-related subjects, you could totally come up with certain patterns that will nicely fit for a table or chart)
- Post as many written questions as you can on to your notes after a lecture or a unit and a few days before an assessment, answer all of them preferably without looking at your notes (that way you will practice, test yourself and not spend too much time)
- Correct the mistakes on your tests/assignments after you get them back and try to help your classmates to correct theirs

4. Utilize your resources

It's understandable that sometimes the style of teaching that you are dealing with, doesn't suit you 100%, so you must utilise your materials as they will help you:

- Develop an ability to interpret the same information from different sources
- Learn additional information regarding your topic
- Practice your independent studying skills that will come in really useful

Also, a few days an assignment is due, give it to your teacher to proofread and you will definitely have a higher mark and your teacher will enjoy your motivation towards learning his subject

5. Review

You really don't have to make your reviewing process super boring. Make it entertaining and fulfilling:

- Practice the theories and techniques you've learned on your community, friends and family
- Every day or the day before an assessment (depends on the amount of info that you're given) read every single thing from your notes without putting in too much of brain work



The Best Of Luck!