student success statement
"everyone is the architect of their own learning."
Claudius
reflection: you are your own person to be building what you learn.

Cool under pressure

6 of 10

Very few students enjoy taking tests. Yet functioning well under pressure is crucial to your future success. Try thinking of the pressure of testing as practice for the work world’s own explosive situations. You could someday find yourself meeting tight deadlines, speaking with irate customers, wielding a scalpel or handling dangerous chemicals.

The best way to curtail pressure and to even eliminate it is to prepare. Applying the motto “be prepared” holds true first time and every time. Prepare for that test, and you won’t worry about it. In fact, it will be your last chance to shine, to reveal the hard work you have put in to preparing for the test. You will be rewarded for the effort you have thrust into your studies. Preparation removes fear. Preparation helps you maintain your cool under pressure. Preparation generates energy and enthusiasm; therefore, prepare and your coolness under pressure is sure to abound.

Choose the right.

student success statement
"start with what is right rather than what is acceptable."
peter f. drucker
reflection: always do what is right towards you, not what others think what is acceptable.

Initiative

5 of 10

Initiative is creativity, inventiveness, originality, ingenuity, imagination. Every time you respond in class, every time you choose your own research topic, every time you put together your own interpretation of a piece of literature, you take initiative. And future employers value can do professionals who came up with new ideas and chart their own course through projects, employees who are self-reliant. Self-reliant people are self-starters who don’t procrastinate on getting the job done. They know what is required to do and do it. They don’t wait to be told many times. Succeeding in high school, college, and in the career world is taking initiative.

Choose the right.

student success statement
"to be great--concentrate."
Orson Swett Marden
reflecting: In order to success at your best, you, must concentrate on what you need to do in order to accomplish it.

Problem-solving skills

4 of 10

Problem solving goes way beyond your math text book. Every assignment is an opportunity to weigh all possible solutions carefully and choose the one you think is best. As a working professional, you’ll be solving problems regularly, whether it’s fixing a bug in a computer program or overcoming budget shortfalls. Problem solving situations occur extensively and frequently; therefore be ready when then come.

When problems or challenges occur, some people look at them negative experiences, as a crisis. These people are the ones who live day by day with gloom and negativism in their attitude. But the really successful people, those who are cheerful and optimistic, are those who look at problems as opportunities, opportunities to learn, grow, expand their horizons, and make new discoveries. They look on the bright side of things and live happy lives.

Choose the right.

any topic
the science center field trip 5.24.13
Today, I went to a class field trip with many other people from my school. I had enjoyed the day with my friends but I was very bored. The exhibits in the beginning were not that entertaining, and as the day went I kept getting more tired. After we had eaten, I bumped into an old friend of mine from private school. We had caught up with our life's and I felt rejoiced after, I then walked around other entertaining exhibits with my friends and we met my other friends in a different exhibit and we walked from there on. I had lost my special Jack Skellington glove but with some help, I found it. I then walked with a couple of my friends up to the highest floor and observed a couple more exhibits before rejoining my classmates to get in the bus to return to school. my reflection on this trip was that I wish I had more energy to fully enjoy this day but none the less I believe it was a good day even if I let my issues interfere with the trip.

student success statement
"education is a marathon--not a sprint"
anon
reflection: this statement means that education is something that last long and you have to dedicate time to, not just something as short and meaningless as a sprint.

Teamwork skills

3 of 10

Individually you can achieve so much, but when you work with others for a common cause, the same objectives, you can accomplish a tremendous amount more. You synergize your talents, knowledge, and skills with those whom you work. All members of the team are edified together, a type of edification you can’t obtain by working alone.

Choose the right.

student success statement
"the man who has no imagination has no wings"
-Muhammad Ali
reflection: I believe this statement is wonderful because everyone needs at least a wee bit of imagination.

Speaking skills

2 of 10

When you’re assigned a class presentation, think twice before dismissing it as an unimportant part of your education. Employers look for speaking skills in job applications, which may have to give presentations to clients or represent their organization in the field. It’s never too soon to practice good eye contact and other public speaking techniques.

http://www.newswiretoday.com/news/17334/

According to the book of lists, the fear of public speaking ranks number one in minds of the majority of people. Far above the fear of death and disease, comes the fear of standing in front of a crowd. Joel Weiner noted author and public speaker wants to help people overcome that fear.

“The biggest fear is public speaking, with 15 percent of American experiencing a dramatic fear of it” said Dr. Michael Telch of the laboratory for the study of psychology at the University of Texas at Austin.

“People have had to turn down jobs, and certainly students have dropped classes because of it.”

Regardless of your occupation, your success depends a great deal upon your ability to communicate effectively! Whether you’re running a meeting, selling a product, making a presentation, motivating co-workings or just communicating one-on-one with others, you’ll get far better results if you can speak persuasively, smoothly and intelligent.

Choose the right.

student success statement
“Nothing in the world can take the place of persistence. Talent will not; nothing is more common than unsuccessful men with talent. Genius will not; the world is full of educated derelicts. Persistence and determination alone are omnipotent. The slogan ‘Press on’ has solved and always will solve the problems of the human race.”—Calvin Coolidge, 30^th president of the United States
reflection: I think this statement is simply saying without persistence and determination, nothing else can be accomplished.

Academic honesty-2-1227149900857646-8 from Micho08

srtudent success statement
"to see what is right and not to do it is want of courage."
confucius
refelect: i am confused by such way of words. i have failed to report that i can not reflect on this statement.

Exam day: survival tips

Test-taking

Part 3

Identify key words.

This helps you focus on the main idea of challenging questions.

Rephrase difficult questions.

To understand questions better, rewrite them in your own words. Be careful not to change the meaning.

Organize your thoughts before you write.

Take time to organize your responses to short-answer and essay questions. You’ll reduce the time you need to revise.

Write neatly.

Be sure you don’t lose points on answers the teacher can’t read.

Use all the time you are given.

If you finish early, don’t leave. Use the extra time to proofread and review your answers.

Choose the right.

student success statement
"persistence can change failure into extraordinharry achievement."
matt biondi
if you keep trying to change what is wrong, eventually it will be overcomed.

Exam day: survival tips

Test- taking

Part 2

During the test

Read the directions.

It’s important that you follow the instructions exactly. For example, some questions may have more than one correct answer.

Answer easy questions first.

Doing this can jog your memory about useful facts. You may also come across information that can help you with other questions.

Answer every question.

Unless there is a penalty for wrong answers, try to answer every question; you may be able to get partial credit for those you begin but don’t complete correctly.

Ask questions.

If a question isn’t clear, talk to your teacher. If that’s not possible, explain your answer in the margin.

Choose the right.

student success statement
"improve your performance by improving your attitude."
anon
your attitude is shown on your performance. so always have a good attitude towards everything.

Exam day: survival tips

Test-taking

Part 1

http://www.collegeboard.com/student/plan/boost-your-skills/10296.html

essential test-taking advice

try out these strategies while you’re still in high school, and by the time you get to college, you’ll be a test-taking expert.

Before the test

Eat well.

Studies show that you need good nutrition to concentrate and perform your best.

Bring the right supplies.

Bring your pencils, erasers, pens, rulers, compasses, calculators or whatever else you need on the test day.

Review the whole test before you start.

See how many sections and what type of questions are on the test. Determine how much time to allow for completing each section.

Choose the right.

student success statement
"gold medals don't make champions...hard work does."
anon
reflection: doing hard work gets you the medal which is only a symbol that your hard work made you a champion.

Online learning

Part 1

Read between the lines

Make a judgment about the site’s reliability based on your analysis of the site and the information it contains. Here are some ways to do this:

·         Look for facts you know or can check with a trusted source. If the site gets those facts right, it’s more likely that the other facts on the site are also accurate.

·         Study the languages used. Is it angry, satiric or overly impassioned? This may indicate that the site is biased.

·         Consider whether the arguments are logical and backed up by evidence, and whether the website represents only one point of view.

·         Check the links to the sources that the author acknowledges. Scholarly writing, whether in print of online, should include a bibliography.

Choose the right.

student success statement

"the right way is not always popular and easy way. standing for the right when it is unpopular is a true test of moral characters."
-margaret chase smith
reflection: this to me is saying that doing the right thing is not easy doing for most of the time, but its the best thing to do; why? you may ask, its because you have to be true to yourself and if you do what is considered "popular" and you didnt even feel like doing it.. then youre just letting yourslef down and who and what you really are wont be expressed in the ways its needed and that is why you should always choose the right!

It’s online, but is it on target?

Part 3

Dot-what?

Look at the site’s address. What follows the dot?

·       Dot-com is not only for businesses; anyone can use it. Dot-coms include well-known and respected companies, but also private individuals.

·       Dot-org usually indicates a not-for-profit organization. Many dot-orgs present unbiased information, but others have political agendas, focus on debatable issues instead of facts, might not present all sides of an argument.

·       Dot-gov indicates a government is a good resource of statistics, and its sites are widely considered among the most reliable.

·       Dot-mil is used by sites that are part of the military.

·       Dot-edu usually indicates a university website. While its published research is generally considered very trustworthy, anyone associated with the university, whether a world-renowned scholar or a freshman, can be given space on its server. Professors sometimes put student course work up on the web, but that doesn’t mean they’re vouching for the information’s accuracy.

CHOOSE THE RIGHT!!!

student success statement
"continuous effort, not strength or intelligence, is the key to unlocking our potential."
-liane cordes
reflect:in order for our potential to be well,we must always continue to strive for it.

It’s online, but is it on target?

Part 2

Research with attitude

Conduct your research with the attitude of a skeptic. As you examine websites for clues that they’re trustworthy, ask three questions:

·         Who wrote the webpage? If you can’t identify the individual or organization responsible for the information, don’t use it.

·         What are the author’s qualifications for writing on the subject?

·         Has the article passed through an editorial process designed to ensure quality and accuracy?

·         What is the website’s purpose? Look for motivates – like selling products or winning votes – that could result in biased or incomplete information.

·         Is the information accurate? Is it up-to-date?

·         Where did the author get this information?

Choose the right.

student success statement
"be quick, but don't get into a rush."
-john wooden
reflection: i believe this means that you need to be skilled enough to do things rapidly, but dont just pick up the pace increasingly out of order.

It’s online, but is it on target?

Part 1

http://www.collegeboard.com/student/plan/boost-your-skills/109995.html

Using the web wisely

Thanks to the web, information is easy to find. However, it’s easy to post something online. Anyone can do it.

You’ve probably used the internet to do research for a paper, to help you decide which product to buy, or to form an opinion about current events. Looking up information is fast and convenient. But when you do online research, it’s important to find sites you can trust.

Many websites claim to have the facts, but are full of errors. Others present information in a biased way – they only give one side of the argument. How can you tell an unreliable resource from an unreliable one? Also, it is critical that you post online only what is decent and appropriate, never anything pornographic, vulgar, indecent, out of taste, untruthful, or obscene. Post those things that will make a good name for you and your organization, that will promote goodwill and be of benefit to the world.

Choose the right.

student success statement

“When an archer misses the mark, he turns and looks for the fault within himself. Failure to hit the bulls-eye is never the fault of the target. To improve your aim, improve yourself."
-gilbert arland
reflection: this is simply stating that if you make a mistake, you can't blame it on the items involved with the mistake because it was all you from the start.

SQ3R

SQ3R=Survey questions-read-recite-review

Recite

At the end of each section, look up from the text and in your own words recite an answer to your question for that section. Then write down your answer. Be sure to provide examples that support it.

Now repeat the question, Read and recite steps for each section of the chapter. First ask a question for the next section. Then read to find the answer. Finally, recite the answer in your own words and jot it down. The written questions and answers can help you study in the future.

Review

After completing the chapter, review your notes. Identify the main points by looking for the most important idea in the section. Recite, or write, a brief summary of the assignment.

Review your study notes every week to help you remember the information. When it’s time to prepare for your tests, you’ll find you’ve created an invaluable study guide.

Choose the right.

student success statement
“The first law of success…. Is concentration; to bend all the energies to one point, and to go directly to that point, looking neither to the right nor to the left.”— William Matthews
reflection: this is just saying if you want to succeed, all you need to do is c0ncentrate on it and not look at anything else that might get in your way.

SQ3R

SQ3R=Survey-question-read-recite-review

Question

As you survey the text, ask a question for each section. Ask what, why, how, when, who, and where questions as they relate to the content. Here’s how you can create questions:

·         Turn the title, headings or subheadings into questions.

·         Rewrite the questions at the end of the chapter or after each subheading in your own words.

 

Write down your questions. Questions help you pay attention, understand the text better and recall the information more easily later on.

Read

Read one section of the chapter at a time, actively looking for an answer to your question for that section. Pay attention to bold and italicized text that authors use to make important points.

Be sure to review everything in the section, including tables, graphs and illustrations – these features can communicate an idea more powerfully than written text.

Choose the right.