Dear KOTN, Homework Problems

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Dear KOTN,

I’m a girl in middle school and I’m having terrible trouble with tests. I study yet I still get failing grades. What do you do? How do I get my grades up?

From, Homework Problems

Dear Homework Problems,

I’m sorry you’re having trouble keeping up with your grades in school. First, what you should do is get organized. You should get a calendar or planner to help you keep track of your assignments and stay organized. Organizing your locker and backpack is a good way to keep your grades up so you don’t lose assignments and keep them all in check. The next thing you should do is make a study schedule. These help you plan when your going to do your assignments, and a day where you can study and catch up on your work.

Next step in getting good grades, is studying. Studying is big part of getting good grades. If you're getting bad grades but you are studying, then you should try a different way of studying. Study in places you feel comfortable, like if you like to study with music on, study with music on! If you feel like you don’t study well by yourself, study with friends! You should read your textbook if you feel like you're not getting something, and don’t be afraid to ask for help from your teacher or some friends.

Participate in class, and make sure to take good notes, stay organized and study effectively and efficiently so you really absorb the information. You should also use memory tricks to help you memories answers, like using code names or remembering the first letter of the answer. Don’t cram on tests the night before, because it just stresses you out. Make sure to relax and get a good night’s sleep! Good luck!

From, KOTN