school question: would you prefer school with h/w or without but having tests often? the h/w would be studying
80830
In life we would all prefer lots of situations that aren't really possible or practical.  For example, I would very much prefer that I could eat whatever I wanted and sit around without exercising and not gain weight .... not possible.  It would be really great if someone would send me a paycheck every week for sitting at the computer answering questions ..... not likely to happen.  Some thngs are givens in the real world - needing to eat nutritiously and exercise, working for your money, and homework is just one more.\n\nIf you want to go on to college after high school, you may as well get used to the idea of homework.  Assignments are part of every post secondary program.  \n\nIncluding homework as part of the evaluation process allows people who learn in all kinds of different ways to show what they know and to get credit for what they have learned and the work they have done.   Many kinds of tests are actually a very poor way of finding out what students have learned.  \n\nHomework allows for on-going review of the material and reinforcement of skills, which we all need in order to remember new information and concepts over time.  The school day is not long enough to accomplish these things without further practice and reinforcement of the material.\n\nHomework teaches self discipline, allows development of research skills, good work habits, organizational skills, time management skills.  Many professions and jobs require "at home" work.  Not everyone can walk away from their jobs and do nothing more related to their work until the next day - many people "take work home".  \n\nTaking responsibility for homework and doing it well is part of the maturing process, shows that an individual is getting ready to be a responsible adult. So what we would prefer is sometimes just something that would allow us to escape a little work and responsibility.  Homework is here to stay.
714155
I wish i had school yr round, then i would have forgot less stuff over the summer. How is vacation? I would want 5 seperate weeks, 1 every couple months. The only real negative i see would be not having an chance for a good summer job, or time to get away i.e. travel to other countries, or travling with AAU teams or something of the like.
359674
Sounds like a good idea, only you need something to do in between working and school that is fun so you can relax, that way you won't crash. Or you could just copy your homework so there's less work.
216580
I am working on a Master's Degree on-line and love it!  I am able to work a full-time, professional job and go to school anywhere there is a hot spot for my laptop and anytime day or night.  The discourse community is open, helpful, informative....I wish I could have taken ALL my studies this way--I would have gotten so much more out of undergraduate work if all the classes had been on-line. The time spent trying to commute to class and work around a professor's schedule is now free for me to study and research.  The learning curve is much sharper.  I especially appreciate the financial freedom of not being tied to a school and needing to fit work ($) around school.  The stress is less :)  I study even when my position has sent me to Japan or California.  The schedule is tight.  There is no slack room, but that's what we love, right?  It's what going on was all about.... :)
1108598
im in high school, so i would say high school because you are still at home with your parents and you can still depend on them to do things for you, but in college you have freedom, maybe to much freedom that you may not even want to be exposed to! also i choose high school cause thats were most of your memories are made and there is so much fun you get to have in high school cause its your last years of being a real kid and your first taste into going into the real world!
252393
um......it's better to stay at school, cause hollywood, um......too much $$$ and pretty looks, i depend much more on going to school than going to hollywood, a complete waste of time and money and stress. ;) stick with school and good luck! ;)
391528
You don't necessarily need to take one of those courses or study incredibly hard. However, taking a practice test or doing practice questions will def help you. The only reason you would study is not to learn material, just to be comfortable in preparation for the tricky questions. (I am an attorney currently)
907231
Most high schools have placement tests that will put you in the course where you will be challenged but won't struggle if you pay attention. If your school doesn't do placement tests then I would start in the track 1 class. If it gets too hard you can always switch. It would be harder to switch to a more difficult class though, you'd fall behind if you did not start there.
253231
They both test differently... I think both should be used.  hey need to reformat the test to not be gender or ethnically biased but otherwise, combined, they are great tools.
714771
take class, easier. plans to study math on cd less solid (for most people), than having to do it every day in class.  (learned 80% of my calculus the night before the AP test, got a 5 out of 5)
919573
If you can't remember physics, you should avoid engineering.  That eliminates choice A.\n\nIf you like programming, choose B if not, choose C.
1076602
what you are doing now is good ( I mean the Internet) because you need a break from studying now if you finished your studying use the Internet for an hour then take a shower then go to bed I wish you good luck
714859
A good, diligent student hardly sleeps 8 hours,  because he burns the midnight oil reading up and studying hard.  He will also not take the time off on his birthday.  He will try very hard to stay healthy and not get sick so he won't be absent from school for three days.  Sundays were never rest days for me when I was a student.  I squuezed in my homework and readings on Sundays.  I don;t hingk exam days would total 35 days.  And 40 days for holidays and festivals is toooo loonng!  From which country are you?  In my country, we only have around ten holidays. A student will definitely pass if he has the right attitude and want his school experience to be worthwhile.
281515
I am out of school long time ago. Glad to know that you are doing good in school. Doesn't it feel good? You are working hard -- that's why. Keep it up.
276469
Reading--in spare time--or for a book report--as long as the book or topic was MY CHOICE! Writing, spelling, vocabulary, English...that kinda thing! :o)\n\nOh yah!!! And, can't forget American Sign Language and Psychology!!! :-D
400245
Homework is an essential tool to re-inforce what you are learning in class.  Some teachers overdo it, as if they are the only teacher you have, but that doesn't negate the need for homework.\n\nHomework also gives you an opportunity to learn and hone study skills which you will need in H.S. and college.\n\nHomework also helps to instill a good work ethic which will serve you well your entire life...provided you take advantage of it.
923991
Although the music and art would SEEM easier, they are truly deep in study. I say go with film or child deveopment. If you take film, you will probably never see a movie in the same way again. IMO~ good luck!