You can achieve first place in your class by being a disciplined student who studies hard every day. You should also participate in class discussions and complete homework on time including reading assignments. Make a study schedule, test yourself by answering practice questions, and ignore distractions that reduce study productivity. Be positive and try to get the best grades.
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Part 1 of 4: Participating in Class
Step 1. Sit on the front bench
The distraction of a friend sitting in the front makes it difficult for you to focus your attention and understand the material being taught. Get in the habit of sitting at the front of the class so you can listen to everything the teacher has to say. Because sitting in the front, the teacher will see your sincerity because he always pays attention when he teaches so that you can get the best grades and give a positive impression.
- Sitting in the front seat makes you not want to grab your phone, take care of things that have nothing to do with class, or daydream.
- If you can't sit in the front row and your friend continues to chat with you during class, ask him to let you focus on the lesson and not talk to you.
Step 2. Record the lesson in detail
Try to understand the lesson as best you can by taking notes on the material being discussed. Instead of writing down every word the teacher says, listen carefully to the teacher's explanation so that you can take note of important information, such as name, date, and location. Write short sentences that are easy to understand using keywords from the material being explained.
For example, "Ade Irma Suryani (son of General A. H. Nasution) was shot on September 30, 1965."
Step 3. Participate in class discussions
Giving opinions during discussions shows that you pay attention when the teacher teaches and understand well the material being explained. Give your opinion and ask questions related to a particular lesson or module covered in the past week. Even if you don't agree, respond politely to other students' opinions to show that you want to be involved in the discussion.
- For example, you could say, "I agree with Andrea about global warming, even thinking about ways to deal with it."
- Ask questions that keep the discussion going. For example, "If Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet was written after social media was introduced, how would you think it would end?"
Part 2 of 4: Completing Tasks
Step 1. Make a study schedule
Doing assignments for several subjects is not easy. So, make sure you are able to manage your study schedule as well as possible. Keep track of the deadlines for each task and make a schedule for each task. To create a study schedule, use an agenda or a wall calendar or both for more reminders.
Mark the schedule with various colors to indicate the priority or difficulty level of the task to be done
Step 2. Complete reading assignments on schedule
Read the material outline or syllabus for each subject and make sure you have read the material specified by the deadline. This way, you are ready to participate in the class and impress the teacher. You are also ready to take an impromptu quiz.
Step 3. Change the subject you are studying if you have trouble concentrating
When you have to do homework for some subjects, do homework on others if you can't concentrate. A new subject can refresh your mind and help you make efficient use of your time. Change the subject as needed, but make sure the homework is completed by the deadline.
Prioritize more difficult subjects so you can allocate more time if needed
Step 4. Don't be late in submitting assignments
Late submission of assignments will result in you being penalized which reduces your grade. Carefully check the deadlines for each task on the agenda and submit assignments on time. If you don't go to school by the due date, submit your assignments early so you can get a grade.
Part 3 of 4: Study Well
Step 1. Ask the teacher what grade you need to achieve
How to determine the ranking is different in each school, including the determination of the first rank. Ask the teacher how much the test scores and assignments must be achieved to become the class champion. Also ask what the grades of the previous class winners report cards are to estimate the minimum score you should achieve.
Step 2. Start studying for the exam 3 weeks earlier
Do not take the time to study the material to be tested because this cannot be done the day before the exam. Start studying at least 3 weeks in advance by scheduling short sessions each day so that you understand all the material that will be tested. Arrange a study schedule in advance and make sure there is still enough time to do other assignments.
- Making a study plan makes you less stressed while studying so it's easier to concentrate.
- Study in groups only with students who really want to learn. You will be disturbed if you study with lazy students.
Step 3. Test yourself to measure learning progress
When preparing to take an exam, answer practice questions or past class exam questions to find out how well you understand the material being studied. Do the questions according to the time duration determined by the school and then give a value when it is finished. If the value obtained is not enough to reach the first rank, study harder to improve the score.
As an exercise, answer exam questions for certain subjects online or ask the teacher for photocopies of last year's exam questions
Step 4. Keep distractions away
Cell phones, laptops, TVs, and radios can distract while studying. As much as possible, learn from books and use stationery, rather than the computer, which is a source of distraction. Put away your cell phone, turn off the TV and radio so you can concentrate.
- If you must use your computer while studying, download an app to block distracting websites.
- Study in the library or a quiet place if there are a lot of distractions at home.
Step 5. Learn in short sessions
You will find it difficult to focus and run out of energy if the study duration is too long. Therefore, study in short sessions of approximately 1½ hours and then take a break to refresh yourself. The ability to concentrate increases after resting for 10-15 minutes so that learning activities do not feel burdensome.
- Take time off to eat snacks, such as apples or yogurt.
- Watch a short video on YouTube or say hello to a friend to motivate yourself before studying again.
Step 6. Find a tutor if needed
Understanding all the material taught is not easy because of the many subjects and assignments that must be done. If you're having trouble understanding a particular topic or keeping track of your grades, ask a tutor for help or ask the teacher. Take the initiative once you realize that you need help to keep your performance from dropping.
Part 4 of 4: Behave Well
Step 1. Make sure you always follow the lesson
If you don't go to school, you don't know what work to do and your study schedule will be disrupted. The learning process in class is also disrupted if the teacher delays teaching new material to make sure you don't miss a lesson. Don't miss school, unless you're sick.
If you're not in school, borrow a classmate's notes and ask if there's work to be done
Step 2. Be polite and show respect to everyone
You can't study well and it's distracting to other people when you talk in class. Show respect for teachers and friends and be positive. Good behavior makes the teacher pay attention to you thereby adding value to your efforts and participation.
Step 3. Save the phone
You may want to look at your phone while you're in class, especially if you're receiving messages or emails. Silence the ringing of your cell phone or keep it in your bag so you can study in peace. In addition to not appreciating the teacher who is teaching, the ringing of the cellphone interferes with concentration and learning success.
Eliminate distracting behavior, such as giving a piece of paper containing a message to a friend or reading writing that is not related to the lesson
Step 4. Don't interact with annoying friends
Behaving well in class means avoiding friends who disturb the peace of learning. Don't respond to friends who chat with you in class or send messages on scraps of paper while the teacher is teaching. While taking a break, let him know that you want to study so he doesn't bother you once the lesson begins.
