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How to Survive a Very Difficult Class

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Believe it or not, surviving a difficult class is possible. Read this article and you will get through with these helpful steps.


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    Create a study timetable. During the times you have school, shade it in black. The time left over is when you have spare time. Now, fill in the times when you have extra-curricular activities - don't quit them just because you need more time for homework. Finding a balance between fun and work is more important - that is what will make you succeed. Now, mark in whenever your favourite TV show is on. Almost everyone has a favourite TV show, and you don't have to miss it just because you have homework. You should watch one show per day. Now, all the time you have left over is time where you can study. By doing this, you have a plan, and you won't feel like you're sacrificing fun for work.
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    Make friends with the teacher. Sometimes this is hard or downright impractical with the meanest teachers, but they usually are more human than they seem at first. Don't be an anti-teacher's pet; just try to be nice. You can do this by saying thank you after every class - teachers like to feel appreciated too. Ask them on Mondays how their weekend was. They appreciate that you know that they have a life, too, and that they are just people.
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    Always pay attention. Never stop paying attention in class. If you zone out, you will get further behind, making the class seem much more difficult. Even if your friend wants to talk to you, resist the urge to talk in class! Ask lots of questions in class - especially questions that go more in depth about the topic. For example, if you are learning about enzymes, and the teacher says that they denature in hot temperatures, you could ask them, "what happens when they are in colder temperatures? Will it give the same result?" They will appreciate your curiosity and enthusiasm. But remember - don't ask too many questions! It will look like you are trying to suck up to the teacher. Moderation is the key.

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  • You might have to make sacrifices in your academic and personal life to get a good grade. Having way too many extra-curricular activities is not going to help your study life. Cut out things that are not important to you, or you don't enjoy as much. But remember - keeping a balance is what will help you succeed.

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