I am having trouble in school by paying attention, I useually pay attention, can anyone give me ideas?
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Hi,\nWell I think thats a pretty common problem. I get that a lot of time. I would suggest that you take more interest in class. If u are interested in something, u are bound to pay more attention in it. For example, I was really bored of History, but I decided to take it more like a story and I got indulged in it... So, naturally, I got the power to withstand my teacher's soporific powers...
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Sometimes a teacher will let you come into their classroom and study during lunch, before or after school. Or, you can go to the school library. You might also want to talk to your favorite teacher and let him/her know what's going on at home. Sometimes it really helps to have someone you can talk to, and they might have some study suggestions for you.\n\nYou can improve your reading skills by reading a lot. Read different things...books, magazines, signs, anything you see with words. I'd say read the questions and answers on here, but the spelling and grammar is so bad in some of them that I don't think they will be a tremendous help to you. When you read, stop after a paragraph and ask yourself what you read (in your own words). If you can't do it, you aren't comprehending the words.\n\nIf you are having a lot of trouble reading, you might be dyslexic. If you think that might be the case, ask your teacher or counsler if you can be tested.\n\nGood luck.
705315
I would study the things the book and teacher have gone over in class.... gather a study group because they may know stuff i don't, and eat well and rest. if you don't know your stuff by mid term, you better pray too!
461916
Do your own homework.  If you read your notes and paid attention in class, this shouldn't be hard.
194546
What is making it so hard to concentrate? Is everything OK?\nKnow this for yourself. If there's nothing majorly wrong, try an organizer from Walmart or the drugstore, or index cards with tasks and reminders that you print on them. Dollar stores carry these-and organizers sometimes.\nBe patient with yourself when you make mistakes and find healthy ways of dealing with stress.\nTake care, Buttercup
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Maybe you have to make a list - could be a form of ADD.  I know I get doing things and get distracted too.  As long as you get the important stuff done.
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Keeping a regular time everyday for studying is a good idea. In that time keep a specific time period for a subject you need to improve in. Practice questions of that subject everyday and read up lesson everyday. Keep a timetable so that in week aside from homework you can study the subjects. For exmaple, keep a day for studying biology, another day for geography etc. It will help you. \nAlso I would recommend a meditation, it helps improve concentration. Sit straight and comfortably, focus your breathing, breathe deep hear the sound of your breath. Do this for 5 to 10 mins. It'll help. Good luck!
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Try to do something that will distract you, like watching TV, or reading a book. I find it really hard to forget things that bother me so I try to keep myself busy in order to forget. Or you can think about what bothers you and try to resolve it and make peace with it.
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Talk to the teachers about what you can do and do it well. Finish up all missed assignments and if possible do extra credit work. Good luck.
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It's hard to study in this situation but if you can't pay attention in class. Do the studying at home, it'll probably be much more effective. If you want, you can go to the library as well.
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talk to your teachers and ask them if they could help. or ask another student to study with you. it is easier to study with someone else. it may also be a mental block - you've failed before and that is what is keeping you in check... also go to a (school) councilor to help you get passed this moment.\n\nGood Luck, kid.
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Go somewhere wre there are noooo distractions whatsoever.!! You can do it. Plus if you wanna pass the class you have to study. NO IF AND BUTS< SO GET TO IT!!!!
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Study longer and harder , so you will be able to remember important things. That should improve your grades.
602847
Well, studying would be good. Unfortunately it sounds like it is way too late for you to fix it now. Good luck. Hope this teaches you to pay more attention, study harder, and ask the teacher for help early on.
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Well, first of all, think about what you did before that made you get those grades. Now, think of ways to improve them. Second of all, you need to get rid of all distractions while studying. For example, don't watch TV on school days or don't use the Internet on school days unless it is emergency or homework. Trust me, it really works! Finally, do your best in everything. Don't give the teachers any possibilities to give you low grades. Just focus, believe in yourself, let nothing stop you from doing what you can do, and have faith in God AND YOU SHOULD DO FINE.
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most important thing ... turn everything in ON TIME\n\nsecond most important thing ... figure out your teachers and what they want\n\nthird ... study smart by using your notes and make sure your notes are organized, focus on what you know your teachers are going to ask\n\nthis is also a biggie ... ask for help ... it's what teachers are there for  :-)  We tend to look favorably upon students who aren't too embarrassed to talk to us
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You need to be more organized, I know i have the same problem. I study hard but it is my disorganization that gets me in the end