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20 Ways to Raise Your Grade|学习高分20招 Less is more. Don’t write down every word the teacher says—you’ll focus too much on the words and not enough on the points she’s trying to make. Instead, listen closely for phrases she emphasizes or repeats and then write down those. Read your notes ASAP3 after class—ideally within 24 hours. Spell out any abbreviations4 and reorganize or even type up your pages if you think it’ll help you understand better.? Highlight5 the important points and jot down any additional questions you need to ask your teacher. ? Don＇t waste time. Whether you’re waiting for the bus or killing time6 before your bud7 comes over, crack8 a book and do a little studying. ? Commit to classwork. If you say “yes〞 to everyone and everything, you’ll be saying “no〞 to quality homework time. Chances are you can skip a shopping trip to make some sense of your math homework. ? Set priorities9. Get good at making lists of everything you have to do. Then rank10 each task in terms of importance. It might take a couple of extra minutes, but you’ll definitely know what to do first—and next! ? Be polite to your teachers. After all, they’re there to help you. Instead of saying, “You’re not grading fair!〞 you might get further with, “I really bombed11 on this test. Tell me what can I do to improve my grade?〞 ? Invest in a calendar. Record dates for assignments, tests, practices, vacations, special events and birthdays. Then hang it somewhere in your bedroom where you’ll see it every day. ? Don＇t cram. Once you know a test is coming, schedule short pockets of time to study. If you wait till the night before to hit the books, you’ll just add to your anxiety. ? Study－proof? your? room. A? straight-backed chair will help you concentrate at your desk, and a good lamp will keep you from straining your eyes. Make sure your family knows you need quiet during study time. ? Seek out help. It’s smart to realize when you need help. Don’t be shy about asking a parent, teacher or friend