How to obtain good marks in school

Steps to obtain good marks in school

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   Create a positive attitude. You may ask "how does creating a good attitude supposed to boost up my mark?" Well, if you create a good attitude in studying and think positive things about studying, it's likely that you will start liking a subject that you were really not fond of before. You may also get marks for having a good attitude and for not disrupting a class.
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   Attend your classes regularly. If you attend classes daily instead of skipping them, you will be there to listen to all the lessons the teachers are teaching and won't miss important days. It's likely that you will remember or learn more if you are in class when the teacher is teaching than if you skipped class and then take notes later on.
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   Set goals for yourself. Set goals like 'get good marks in math, science etc' for yourself and then try your hardest to achieve those goals. If you fail once, don't give up, keep trying.
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   Do your homework daily. When you get homework, do it, don't leave it. If you're tempted to watch your favourite TV show instead of do homework, think about it this way: Is your favourite TV show going to help you get to a good university and possibly help you achieve the job of your dreams? If the answer is yes, then by all means watch the show. Homework is important because it gives you practice on the subject that you are learning. Always do your homework.
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   Ask for help when you need it. If you have a question on something, ask for help, don't just leave it behind. You can ask anybody who has knowledge on the subject that you need help with like your parents, teacher, brother or sister. It will most definitely help you in tests and quizzes.
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   Manage your time effectively. It will help you reduce anxiety and focus on studying. If you have a test next week, start studying now. Try not to study at the last minute and cram the night before. Try studying 1 or 2 hours daily and leave a half hour for homework. If you study before you do homework, it will help you do your homework faster and help you understand the subject better.
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   Always review. After school, review what you learned that day.
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   Develop tests for yourself. This will really help and increase your confidence when taking exams if you're familiar with the typical exam format, common errors to avoid, and know how the concepts in a subject area usually tested.
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   Know your personal learning style. It will help you maximize your learning by using effective study techniques, developing meaningful notes, and making the most efficient use of your study time.

   • Linguistic learner: learns best by saying, hearing and seeing words; is good at memorizing things such as dates, places, names and facts.
   • Logical/mathematical learner: learns best by categorizing, classifying and working with abstract relationships; is good at mathematics, problem solving and reasoning.
   • Spatial learner: learns best by visualizing, seeing, working with pictures, is good at puzzles, imaging things, and reading maps and charts.
   • Musical learner: learns best by hearing, rhythm, melody, and music; is good at remembering tones, rhythms and melodies, picking up sounds.
   • Bodily/kinesthetic learner: learns best by touching, moving, and processing knowledge through bodily sensations; is good at physical activity.
   • Interpersonal learner: learns best by sharing, comparing, relating, cooperating; is good at organizing, communicating, leading, and understanding others.
   • Intrapersonal learner: learns best by working alone, individualized projects, and self-paced instruction.

  Here are some community Q&A

Answered Questions

• I've been studying hard but I don't seem to be able to score good marks. What am I doing wrong?

  • This may come down to lack of proper concentration during class and/or study. If this is due to noise, ask the teacher if you can move closer to the front of the room. If you're often distracted, try to deal with the distractions during study so that you're truly studying and not just convincing yourself you've "done the time". Increasing your focus will help to ensure that what you read, practice and work with sticks rather than fades away. Talk to your teacher for specific help.

  
  
• I got less marks in language subjects. What I have to do to improve these marks?

  • Spend more time reading and listening to works in the other languages. Learn as much vocabulary as you can and do plentiful grammar tests using online quizzes, apps and test papers. Use a dictionary to help you to clarify meanings quickly. During the examination, leave time for spelling and grammar checks before submitting the papers.

  
  
• What should I do to get full marks in English language class?

  • Language gets easier the more you practice, so try to read, write, hear and speak English as much as you can. Speak it with your friends or family every day. Watch English television and movies, with the English subtitles turned on if it helps you. Read the book "Word Power Made Easy" to help expand your vocabulary. Read English newspapers (you can find many online) and write a short article on any topic daily.

  
  
• How much time should an eleventh grader study for on a daily basis?

  • As an eleventh grader, study at least 4 hours a day. Studying means revising the chapters you learned during the day, practicing sums and reading new work, over and above homework. If you have a lots of homework, then devote one hour to the completion of homework, then the remaining three hours can be spent studying. If you complete everything within two hours, then practice sums, problems and essay writing skills. You will get very good grades if you maintain this study routine.

  
  
• How do I score good marks in Tamil?

  • Know the meanings of the commonly used words and the proper spellings of the words. Spend time reading in Tamil and listening to Tamil radio shows, recordings or TV shows. Learn a wide range of Tamil vocabulary and apply it in practice tests. Know the difference between certain words, for example, where to use big la and small la. With the exam, always check thoroughly for spelling and grammar before finishing.