I have organization problems that have lead to bad grades. Any Ideas on how to fix this?
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Work on it as much as possible, as soon as possible. If you have other friends that have the same problem, make it a group project to clean and organize each other's stuff. Or hire someone to help, if you have no motivation. The sooner you take care of it, the better off you'll be. Get rid of everything you don't need. Make it a project.Get yourself a gift for each step you take.
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First, figure out how you are going to do better this semester. Then, tell your parents flat out what your grades were. Ask them to help you with your plan to raise them. They might be mad at you for getting bad grades, but they will be much more supportive if you take a responsible approach to them.
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Get organized. U won't be able to do anything without knowing what is goign on. Study for a least an hr. a day, and if u don't get the material, get a tutor they help a lot. Also if ur school has any after-school clubs that help kids that are having trouble join! Take notes in class, and I know that this is sort of boring because ur teachers probably drone on about something that u think isn't important, but that will probably be in the exam, try to listen to ur teachers. Cancel all plans with friends because u need to pass or ur future is down the toilet. Make sure u study a lot (even on weekends!) I hope u pass the exams I know they are SUPER hard, but I sure do hope this helps. Don't worry a lot of people go thru the same thing u ar going thru right now! If u need any help, use Yahoo Answers there is a lot of people out there that want ot help (like me)!
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Do your best, stay focused.  At the same time, address (to yourself and to the people around you who are concerned about you) any issues that you think might be causing the slip in your grades.  Demonstrate to those around you that you're aware of the slip, and that you're willing to tackle the issues that are causing it.
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Ask a teacher for help, or ask a guidance counselor at your school. There may be free tutors available to you, which can help you boost your grades.\n\nAlso, it would help if you believed in yourself. You aren't retarded, you're just having difficulties. Things will get better, just try your best to apply yourself and always ask for help. There's no such thing as a stupid question!
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The best would be to look at the syllabus for each class. Then section each binder according to the specific requirements for that class. \n\nGenerally speaking, I would divide it as follows:\n\nNotes\nTests\nHomework\nOther\n\nI think most classes have these catagories. Glad to see you want to get organized. Organization and motivation are two things you need to succeed! \n\nHope this helps.
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Depends on yourself and your specific needs....I've gone through so many methods to get to where I am now. The classic way that is always helpful is to have a planner of somekind to write homework down in. If you do this, make sure you can read your writing, you write down all the relevant instructions, ans especially the due date. Though one of my best methods of keeping track of everything is to use my friends, but keep in mind asking one person doesn't mean they have the right answer. Its best to use some of both ways.\n\nAs for organizing stuff...I have a shelf at the foot of my bed where I keep all my school stuff...no room on my desk. (My backpack goes underneath along with PE clothes and stuff) On top I keep my books and notebooks. I have a file folder for each class, I found I got too lazy to keep puching holes in stuff or bothering to take my whole binder out of my backpack, the folder slides in and out better. \n\nFor remembering what you need in the morning, when I get home, or maybe later, I sometimes take a piece of paper and write down all my homework, highliting or somehow indicating stuff due the next day and stick it where I can see it (that depends on your room/where you do work)\n\nIt all depends on your laziness level and what works for you...experiment...but really writing it down and rembering to check your planner is one of the best ways to get started.
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plan ahead. write down the things you have to do for the day. set up time in which you should be able to accomplish that goal. do it everyday, and soon you'll see that being organized will come out automatically
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i had the same problem in school.  it's sad.  they let you use ebonics, but you can't write messy.  hello cure dislexia and i'll write neater.  also i think faster then i write and type. my hand just can't keep up.  glad to know our schools still have a scued sence of priority.
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I would be upfront with your parents and show them the paper.  Then I would discuss why you didn't do as well as usual.  Did you understand the content?  Do you need to get some extra help from the teacher?  Your parents will appreciate you coming to them, rather than trying to hide it from them.  Also, if half the class failed, it is apparent you were not the only student who had trouble.  I would ask your teacher about going over the work again.
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the easiest way to get your grade back to where you want them, is to take the subjects your lagging in, wutever your having problems with try to break it down into something you enjoy, like science is broken down into simple everyday things and the same for math and what not so just try to focus wut your having issues with into being able to function again, science is as simple as eating a pizza and math as easy as doing the dishes you just have to find a way to look at it like that
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Be yourself.\nDon't try too hard.\nSeek out contact with your classmates, but let things happen naturally after that.\nDiscuss your interests and find people with common interests.\nListen more than you speak.\nBe prepared for resentment when you destroy the grading curve!
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I have been in the same boat as you...and now I am a teacher.  First you need to find out what criteria you need to meet in order to get a better grade.  Talk to the most evilist teacher alive, and let her know you want to get better grades.  Ask her if she has a rubric for grading her papers.  Perhaps you are not getting or studying the right information...such a waste to study something that really doesn't matter.  Good luck!
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usually i make a "to do list"  (as cheesey as that sounds)  and then go from there.  just take it one thing at a time instead of EVERYTHING at once.  if u divide it up, its easier to get done because it doesnt seem like SO much work.  then once u finish something, cross it off ur list.  it also makes u feel like u got something done, even if it was little.
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Find out which one of the reasons you were not in compliance with.  Speak with your FA counselor.  \n\nMaybe they don't count your "cumulative" GPA, but note if *any* of your individual classes fell below a certain grade.
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To be more organized... I mean I am really good at organizing...but it doesn't last long...so..hopefully i can full fill my resolution...lol
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I highly recommend getting a day planner to keep track of assignments.  I am writing what worked for me here.\n\nGet a different binder for each class you are in (they don't have to be huge).  And some dividers.  I would seperate my notes from my homework.  I kept everything because a lot of the time if you study lecture notes and homework you will do well on exams.\n\nHighlighters are good things.  I used them to highlight my notes so I would know where new sections started and in my text books.  Don't sell back your book unless you have too.  I kept all of my chem and bio books and I actually use them at work.  I'd highlight theories and laws to make them easier to find.\n\nPens and pencils and paper.  Folders are nice to have too handouts.  And the little sticky flags are good for keeping track of where you are in a book or of the sections you need to study.  Post it notes were a lifesaver.  I could leave myself notes in my book or binders so when I went to study I could remind myself if I had problems or was looking for clarificaiton.\n\nGood luck in College!