i am not being challenged in school. how can i make myself do my work?
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It is hard to motivate yourself. A good motivation is if you can convince your parent's to pay you for good grades. I read about that somewhere. When you are in school you are commiting more time and effort to it than many people put into their jobs. You need some kind of motivation to do well. Adults do not work for nothing and neither should people in school.
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Revise and make sure you understand everything that is given to you. Do your homework and don't fall behind by not doing it. Revise or skim through your work everyday and make summaries or mind maps. Reading additional info will also help. And practice a lot. Concentrate and you'll be fine and don't stress yourself, organize-make a time table if you need to. And most of all be POSITIVE. \n(",) Hope that helped.
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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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go to school do your homework and listen to the teacher. Also ask question if you do not know how to do something.
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Have a quiet environment and concentrate.\n\nPlan your work.  Do the assignments in the order that they are due; do the ones do first first.\n\nPlan for long range assignments, like term papers and class projects.  Don't put them off until the last minute.\n\nStudy every subject every day.  Don't wait for a test to motivate you.\n\nOnly study what you don't know.  If you already know something, skip it and spend your time on what you don't know.\n\nSearch the internet for the phrase "how to study"  You will find loads of great ideas.
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First of all--stop being so hard on yourself.  You have a great GPA.  You should be proud of yourself for being able to do so well in challenging classes with a learning disability.  You have what it takes--don't give up--and it will pay off for you eventually.
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Find a quiet place where there's no distractions: computers, TV, radio, etc. \nGet everything you need to finish your homework: books, rulers, paper, etc. It's easier to get distracted if you're getting up every now and then to get something.\nSet your mind to it.\nOh yeah, don't spend your time on Yahoo! Answers.
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I find making lots of notes helps. There are other ways - concept maps, diagrams, reading through your work, asking your teachers for practise exams, going through things with a friend so that if you've missed work you can help each other out. These are just a few examples, find one which works best for you. But don't forget thatwhile studying you should have a break every hour or so, or have an extra curricular activity outside of school so that you're not locked away studying all the time. Too much study can be hazardous to your health, breaks can help and keep you focused.
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Make an explicit list of things you need to accomplish. Make it specific. Like, finish exercises 2.1 for math, read Ch 11 for bio. Then set aside and hour, and try to complete as much as you can in that hour. Then take a 10 minute break - do something you enjoy. It's best to do some physical work when you're on a break. So put on some music and dance, or do some stretches. It will help circulation in your body, and will make you think better. Then continue onto your next hour of homework. Then take a break and so on. As you complete your homework, make sure to check things off. This will make you feel like you accomplished something, and you will be more likely to continue working. At the end of the day, treat yourself with a reward, whatever it may be. And if you continue like that for the entire week, then do something enjoyable on the weekend - relax and don't think about homework. And when the next week comes, go back at it. Good luck!! And remember, as long as you build study time into your daily routine, and as long as you review notes and do homework regularly, then when it finally comes to exams, you will have enough practice to do well, and you wouldn't even have to review much!
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well you can start by attending a few more classes to help out with your inability to spell school, then you might want to try a library, where you can study while you work!
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lol - try everything under the sun to get around things but trust me - study and do the right thing and it will only help you - I'm no teacher but can tell ya that ya need to spend some time gettin serious on these projects and just forget all the "out" cards and just do it!!!  Good Luck.
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Well, you probably already know that if all you want to do is survive, just stop doing school work. No one dies from failing to get a high school diploma. If you want to be a good student without completely stressing, do a search on time management and study skills. You could also check out "7 Habits of Highly Effective Teens"
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yeah im working on this too but my parents are all about grades and shit not that stuff. uhhh what im doing, and it seems to be working, is to take more responsibility and like do crap around the house without them asking. come home when ur told, do stuff u wouldnt normally do, make sure u can do everything to help them out that u possibly can. suck up, be a tool, good luck.
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Think of what you are good at doing, what your strong points are. EVERYONE has strong points.  Make a list.  Post it where you can see it everyday.  That way, every day you are giving yourself a little pat for having pretty eyes, helping around the house, whatever.\n\nDo not allow yourself to think anything negative about you.  If you pull a bad grade on a test, it is one test.  You'll do better on the next one.  You are not a failure.  \n\nIf there is someone in your life who is making snide or belittling comments and that person is not a relative, that person does not need to be in your life right now.\n\nBuild more positive relationships.  If there is a subject you excel in, ask your teacher if she needs a student tutor.  Join clubs, school activities and/or do volunteer work.  It doesn't matter if you are too shy to do anything other than attend in the beginning.  Just be a part of it, and you will find yourself gaining confidence by watching the others.\n\nBe sure to congratulate yourself every time you reach out to help another person, or volunteer for a project.  It takes confidence and maturity to go beyond safety.\n\nAfter awhile, you will find you have made a habit of doing more, and that you have built confidence in yourself.\n\nGood luck!
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I'm still doing my homework myself. I don't like asking people to do my homework.
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You have to remember, school comes first, and if you don't pass, you don't play.  I would suggest doing your homework as soon as you get home, and having free time later, whether it is to play basketball or do something else.  You have to stay focused on what is important.
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Here are some tips from my upcoming book called Get Smart!\n\n1) Nothing replaces effort. Most smart kids work hard in school and at home. \n\n2) Communicate with your teacher. Ask him or her what you need to do to get an "A" and tell them that's your goal. Make them give you detailed feedback on your work so that you can make improvements. Participate in class. Sit in the front of class if your teacher lets you. \n\n3) Organize! You probably have an agenda with your assignments. Keep it neat, up to date, and use it every day. Many kids lose points because they lose work or fail to turn it in on time. \n\n4) When you study for tests, first figure out what you know, then concentrate your study time on what you don't know. You want to use your time efficiently.\n\n5) Get help. If you seem to be spinning your wheels or hopelessly lost, ask your teacher, your parents, or another student for help. Your teacher is probably your best source, but oftentimes other smart students and your parents can help you too.\n\nGood luck!\n\nRon Dietel