STUDENT SUCCESS STATEMENT

STUDENT SUCCESS STATEMENT
"HONESTY IS THE CORNERSTONE OF CHARACTER. THE HONEST MAN OR WOMAN SEEKS NOT MERELY TO AVOID CRIMINAL OR ILLEGAL ACTS, BUT TO BE SCRUPULOUSLY FAIR, UPRIGHT, FEARLESS IN BOTH ACTION AND EXPRESSION. HONESTY PAYS DIVIDENDS BOTH IN DOLLARS AND IN PEACE OF MIND."
B.C. FORBES
Be fearless in both your actions and expressions with honesty. Don't be afraid to be honest. Be fair. Don't do illegal stuff and do be upright.

Honesty 9 of 10

Honesty

9 of 10

Honesty is always the best policy. Employers need to know that they can trust you with everything from company credit cards to trade secrets. How can you work at honesty? You demonstrate integrity every day that you do your own homework and resist the temptation to cheat on exams.

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What is honesty?

·       Honesty is telling the truth.

·       Honesty is straightforward conduct.

·       Honesty is being sincere, truthful, trustworthy, honorable, fair, genuine, and loyal with integrity.

You are being honest when you…

·      Do your own homework

·      Tell a friend the truth

·      Explain the real reason you didn’t turn in your homework

·      Keep your eyes on your own paper

·      Clean up your room after making a promise

·      Give the cashier extra money she gave you by mistake

·      Write a report in your own words instead of copying

·      Admit you made the mistake

·      Keep a friend’s secret

·      Turn in a wallet full of money that you found

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STUDENT SUCCESS STATEMENT

STUDENT SUCCESS STATEMENT
"STOP WORRYING ABOUT WHETHER YOU'RE GOING TO WIN OR LOSE AND FOCUS YOUR FULL ATTENTION ON WHAT'S HAPPENING RIGHT THIS MOMENT."
PHIL JACKSON
11 WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS
To live in the moment. We are here, breathing as the seconds pass. We're alive. So why not experience it all? We can live our lives waiting for the future but anything can happen, it would be better to do something spontaneous then live your live waiting for a moment to do  something courageous. Give yourself to the moment and let it drive you. Just focus on it and pretend like it's all that matters and just do what you need to do. Live in the moment Phil Jackson

Time Management 8 of 10

Time Management

8 of 10

Master the moments and you may be a real pro when it comes to juggling the many demands on your time – classes, homework and activities- with some family help. College gives you an even bigger chance to sharpen your time management skills by doing it all on your own. And that’s a good thing since most jobs require multitasking. You might need to take care of current clients while attracting new ones, respond to e-mails while working on a major presentation, or order tomorrow’s produce while planning next week’s menu.

Someone said, “Wherever you are, be there.” Focus on the present moment and give it all your attention. Don’t let your mind drift and wander here and there when you need to be thinking and concentrating on the moment at hand. You can’t go back and recapture this moment, so make the most of it while it now. Master the present and you will master the future. Work smart by mastering the present moment

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STUDENT SUCCESS STATEMENT

STUDENT SUCCESS STATEMENT

"TRUTH IS THE ONLY SAFE GROUND TO STAND UPON."

ELIZABETH CADY  STANTON

Truth is the only firm ground you can have. A lie is unstable and can tear through and hurt you or ruin everything.The truth will always be the truth and it isn't going to change so it can never hurt you unless the truth hurt originally. You can stand upon a lie but know it could change or flip on you, but in the end the truth is the truth and just the truth. Speak the truth. Write the truth. Be the truth.

Attention to Detail 7 of 10

Attention to Detail 7 of 10

When you double check your calculations for a math problem or cite sources carefully in a research paper, you’re paying close attention to detail. That skill comes in handy in any workplace; whether you maintain a database, keep a log of the hours you spend with clients or e-mails.

John Wooden, UCLA’s former great basketball coach who led his teams to ten consecutive national championships, was asked what he attributed his success to. Among a number of things, he mentioned that paying attention to details was one of the most important qualities for successful coaching and for high achievement in any worthwhile pursuit. He even paid attention to how his players would lace up and tie their shoe strings. If they didn't tie them correctly, he would teach them how.

Details may be small things but from small things come great things; therefore, pay attention to details and you will experience substantial progress in your overall educational attainment.

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Student Success Statement

Student Success Statement

“Everyone is the architect of their own learning.”

Claudius

I think this quote means that everyone learns at a different pace and also everyone learns differently. For example some people learn and remember better with pictures, while others learn and remember better with reading and formulas and such. Point is that you should be responsible for your learning—not somebody else’s 

Cool Under Pressure 6 of 10

 Cool Under Pressure

6 of 10

Very few students enjoy taking tests. Yet functioning well under pressure is crucial 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 chance to shine, to reveal the hard work you have put into preparing for the test. You will be rewarded for the effort you have thrust into your studies. Preparation removes fear. When you are prepared, you will not 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.

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STUDENT SUCCESS STATEMENT

STUDENT SUCCESS STATEMENT

" START WITH WHAT IS RIGHT RATHER THAN WHAT IS ACCEPTABLE."

PETER F. DRUCKER

You do what's right even if it is not acceptable. Sometimes the right thing to do isn't acceptable. Truthfully what would you do? Do what's right and follow your heart or do what is acceptable but not right? When you do what's right you feel it inside of you even if you know it wasn't acceptable. Like if you win something but give the prize away to someone else which is unacceptable to the rules. You still did right when you gave the prize to someone who wanted it and needed it more.   

Initiative 5 of 10

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 come up with new ideas and chart their own courses 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 the initiative.

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STUDENT SUCCESS STATEMENT

STUDENT SUCCESS STATEMENT
" TO BE GREAT-- CONCENTRATE."
ORSON SWETT MARDEN
When you want to achieve something you need to focus on it, and let it be your main objective in that moment. Focus on that specific day, hour, minute, second and let it be your overall key topic. That way you can give everything you got to it. Like if your in a basketball game and you want to score points and be great, focus and concentrate in the game and give it your all and you shall prevail. If you put your mind to it, you can do it. Success is the result of work.  i mean honestly if you want something, work it and earn it

Problem-Solving Skills 4 of 10

Problem-Solving Skills 4 of 10

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

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STUDENT SUCCESS STATEMENT

STUDENT SUCCESS STATEMENT

" EDUCATION IS A MARATHON-- NOT A SPRINT"
ANON
In a marathon you run or walk a lot and in a sprint you run fast for only a little. Education is something that lasts for a long time and fills you with knowledge and makes learn more and more. Its practically never ending. You never stop learning. We learn something new each day and hardly ever notice it.

Teamwork skills 3 out of 10

Teamwork skills

3 out of 10

Every time your class breaks into groups to tackle a challenge, you build teamwork skills. In college, you’ll continue to have these opportunities to practice voicing your opinions, listening and responding to others, and reaching compromises. By the time you leave college, you can be an expert in this important workplace skill.

Together

Everyone

Achieves

More

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.

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Student success statement

Student success statement 

“The man who has no imagination has no wings.”

Muhammad Ali

 I think that this quote means that people need to try and have imagination so that they can at least try to pursue them. Sometimes all it takes for someone to go far is a little of imagination. Most of the dreams people have today started out in their imagination  people may think imagination is not important but it motivates you to pursue your dreams.

Speaking Skills 2 out of 10

Speaking Skills 2 out 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 applicants, who 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.

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According to The Book of Lists, the fear of public speaking ranks number one in the 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 Anxiety Disorders (LSAD) in the Department 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-workers or just communicating one-on-one with others, you’ll get far better results if you can speak persuasively, smoothly and intelligently.

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STUDENT SUCCESS STATEMENT POWERPOINT

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STUDENT SUCCESS STATEMENT

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, 30TH PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES

For example when something bad happens don't think of doing things over or regretting it, cause regrets are always going to be regrets and we can't change the past but we can continue on. Press On. If you can't change what you've done all that's left is to continue and go on will life. Imagine if no one persisted or kept trying.. what world would we live in? Life as we know it, is built on trying and not giving up. If we as humans give up, that leaves us with nothing done or accomplished. Sometimes when it seems like you can't go on, you feel as if there is nothing else you can do, but in the end the only way to truly move on is to get back up and try in the game of life. And you got to keep trying until you beat the game of life.

Writing skills 1 of 10

Writing skills

1 of 10

Communication is at the top of the list of skills that employers look for. And communication in the workplace often means writing.

Health professionals keep patient charts, researchers depend on the money they collect by writing grant applications, software engineers write technical specifications, and nearly everyone writes emails to people inside and outside their organization. And before you even get the chance to interview for a job, you’ll need to present yourself in cover letters and resumes.

So by taking serious and doing your best on every research paper, every lab report you write, and every activity you engage in, you’re preparing yourself for a good career.

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Student Success Statement

Student Success Statement

“To see what is right and not to do it is want of courage.”

Confucius

I think this means that sometimes people know what to do because it’s right but maybe they don’t do it because they think it’s wrong and they need strength to do it. I think that you shouldn’t be afraid of doing the right thing you should simply do it.  

Exam Day: Survival Tips Test-Taking (Part 3)

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 shot-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’re given.

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

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Student Success Statement

 Student Success Statement

“Persistence can change failure into extraordinary achievement.”

Matt Biondi

I think this means that when you decide what you want you can go from the bottom straight to the top if you work hard and set your mind on it. Your past is the past but you can always turn your future around.

Exam Day: Survival Tips Test-Taking (Part 2)

Exam Day: Survival Tips Test-Taking (Part 2)

During the Test

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

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STUDENT SUCCESS STATEMENT

STUDENT SUCCESS STATEMENT

"IMPROVE YOUR PERFORMANCE BY IMPROVING YOUR ATTITUDE."

ANON

If you improve your attitude towards something, you'll get better at it. It's all about how you think about it. if you have a good perspective about it then obviously you'll tend to want to do better at it thus becoming better. Good basketball players love basketball. Good soccer players love soccer. Good artists love to paint or draw or sketch. Good singers love to sing. Adjust yourself to the game or mission you want to win and inevitable you shall win.

EXAM DAY: SURVIVAL TIPS TEST-TAKING Part 1

EXAM DAY: SURVIVAL TIPS

TEST-TAKING

Part 1

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Essential test taking advice.

Try out these strategies while your 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, pens, rules, compasses, calculators or whatever else you need on test day.

Review the whole test before you start.

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

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Student Success Statement

Student Success Statement

“Always do right.”

Mark Twain

I think this means that it is good to do what’s right and it’s even better when you do right all the time. NEVER DO WHATS WRONG.

Online Learning (Part 2)

Online Learning (Part 2)

More Tips

Finally, look beyond the article for more clues.

v  Read the website’s home page and the About Us page. Look for a mission statement to learn more about this site, its purpose and the organization sponsoring it.

v  If there is an author listed, look for a biography that discusses the author’s education, profession and the other relevant background. If there is no bio on the site, search for one elsewhere on the Web.

v  Check the date. Facts can change over time, so see if the site shows when it was last updated.

v  Presentation counts; at everything from design to spelling. A clean, well-organized site shows a certain degree of professionalism.

v  Avoid sites that are pornographic, vulgar, inappropriate, below par, suggestive, and falsifying.

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Student Success Statement

Student Success Statement

“Gold medals don't make champions…..hard work does.”

Anon

I think this means that if you try to win first place at something it won't be because you are good it will be because you have worked hard. For example, Olympians don't get medals not just because they are good but also because they have worked hard.

Online Learning (Part 1)

Online Learning (Part 1)

Read Between The Lines

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

v  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.

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

v  Consider whether the arguments are logical and backed up by evidence, and whether the site presents only one point of view.

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

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Student Success Statement

Student Success Statement

“The Right Way is not always the popular and easy way. Standing for right when it is unpopular is a true test of moral character.”

                                         Margaret Chase Smith        

I think this quote means that even though nobody supports you on doing what is right because it’s unpopular, but you do it either way then it shows that you have a very moral character. 

It’s Online, but Is It On Target? (Part 3)

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 business; 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, and might not present all sides of an argument.

·        Dot—Gov. indicates a government website at the federal, state or local level. The federal government is a good source 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.

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Student Success Statement

Student Success Statement

“Continuous effort, not strength or intelligence, is the key to unlocking our potential.”

Liane Cordes

I think that this means that it is better for you to use the same effort in everything and  use it every day. Because then if you work hard today but tomorrow you are lazy you fall behind. In life to succeed you need to give all your effort every day to make sure you complete everything.

It’s Online, But Is It On Target? (Part 2)

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 these questions:

·         Who wrote the web page? 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 and editorial process designed to ensure quality and accuracy?

·         What is the website’s purpose? Look for motives—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?

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It’s Online, but Is It on Target? (Part 1)

It’s Online, but Is It on Target? (Part 1)

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Using the Web Wisely

Thanks to the web, information is easy to find. However, it’s also 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 by, or to form an opinion about current events. Looking up information online 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 biased way—they only give one side of an argument. How can you tell a reliable one? Also, it is critical that you post online only that which is descent 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 organization, that will promote and be benefit to the world.

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Student Success Statement

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

I think that this means that when you fail to meet your goal it is your fault. For example, if your goal is to get straight A’s on your report card and when it arrives to you at home and you see it, and it is not all A’s it is not the report card’s fault it is your fault for not trying hard enough and it is your responsibility for improving yourself. Improve your skills and it will be easier to aim better at your next target.

SQ3R SQ3R:Survey—Question—Read—Recite—Review

SQ3R

SQ3R:Survey—Question—Read—Recite—Review

Recite

At the end of each section, look up from 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. Frist 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 each 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 and invaluable study guide.

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Student Success Statement

Student Success Statement

”The first law of success…. Is concentration; to bend all the energies to one point, and go directly to that point, looking neither to the right nor the left.”

William Matthews

I think this quote means that if you can concentrate enough then you will be able to  do what you have in mind. If you concentrate well on your work assignments for class hard enough they will turn out to be great assignments. If you concentrate hard enough you will succeed.

SQ3R SQ3R: Survey—Question –Read--Recite –Review

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 pay attention, understand the text better and recall the information more easily later on.

Read

Read each section of the chapter at a time, actively looking for an answer to your questions 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 that written text.

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Student Success Statement

Student Success Statement

“Your future is created by what you do today, not tomorrow.”

Robert Kiyosaki

I think that this means that you shouldn’t wait until tomorrow to do something, if you have something to do, do it at the moment. Don’t leave it waiting for later. The sooner you get done with important things, the more available time you will have. And with one choice that you make today, it can affect tomorrow too.

SQ3R: A Great Reading an Studying Technique

SQ3R: A Great Reading an Studying Technique

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Improve Your Study Skills

SQ3R stands for:

·         Survey

·         Question

·         Read

·         Recite

·         Review

It is a proven technique to sharpen your study skills. In college, you’ll be required to do lots of reading. You’ll often have to complete reading assignments in several books for several different courses at the same time

SQ3R helps make reading and studying purposeful and effective, so that you use your time most efficiently. Here’s how this strategy works.

Survey

Let’s say your assignment is to read one chapter. First, get an idea of what the chapter is about by reviewing the highlights:

• Read the tittle, headings and sub headings.
• Notice words that are italicized or bold.
• Look at charts, graphs, maps, and other visual material.
• Read captions
• Read the very beginning and end of the chapter.

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Student Success Statement

Student Success Statement

NEVER

“There is no justification ever for choosing any part of what you know to be evil.”

Ayn Rand

 I think that this quote means that it’s never okay for you to something wrong. First of all, because you don’t need to. And second, it doesn’t give you anything in return but a guilty conscience.

Reading 5 Tips For Success(Tip 5)

Reading 5 Tips For Success(Tip 5)

Tip 5: Keep a List of Questions

When you feel confused about something you're reading, write down any questions you have. Sometimes your questions are answered as you read further. If not, don't be afraid to ask for help. Remember, teachers create assignments; they've read the texts and are familiar with them. When you have specific questions, your teachers can provide answers that will help you better understand the material. Learning is rooted in questions develop and asked by the learner.

 Asking questions to yourself, to the teacher, and to others, is a great learning method. When you cease to ask questions, you cease to exist to a great extent. Read actively by silently asking questions as you read. Questioning immerses you into the material you are reading and therefore will expand your mental capacities more than almost anything else.

The philosopher Sir Francis Bacon said “knowledge is power.” Improving your reading comprehension is the key to gaining important knowledge and making the most of your education. So pick up a book….. and a pen.

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Student Success Statement

Student Success Statement

“When I was teaching basketball, I urged my players to try their hardest to improve on that very day, to make that practice masterpiece. This rule is even more important in life than basketball. you have to apply yourself to the task of becoming a little better each and every day over a period of time, you will become a lot better. Only then will you be able to approach being the best you can be. It begins by trying to make each day count and  knowing you can never up for a lost day.”

John Wooden

I think this quote means that the more you practice the better you will be. For example if you have trouble memorizing something the only way you will be good at it is if you practice and practice until you have mastered it. I think it’s important for you to try your best in everything in your everyday life, because if you don’t try your best you will not go very far in life. Also the key to success is to have self-determination and belief that you can do what you set your mind to and that you will not stop until you reach it. And don't stop there once you achieved a goal you set another and keep going on trying to have a successful life.

Reading 5 Tips for Success (Tips 3-4)

Reading  5 Tips for Success (Tips 3-4)

Tip 3: Do Research

Literary critics have written vast numbers of analytical and critical pieces on countless books. It you’re having trouble understanding a particular text, do some research and see what knowledgeable sources have to say about it. In addition to increasing your comprehension, you’ll also be showing initiative, something teachers always like to see. Always use legitimate and scholarly sources, not condensed study guides. Going the extra mile in your research elevates your achievement 10-fold.

Tip 4: Use a Dictionary

Make sure you have aces to a dictionary when you’re reading. You can often figure out the meaning of  an unfamiliar word by using context clues, but sometimes you can’t. rather than simply skipping over the words you don’t know, take the time to look them up. The results are well worth the effort. Your comprehension will increase greatly, and you’ll build your vocabulary at the same time.

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Student Success Statement

Student Success Statement

“Every time I’ve done something that doesn’t feel right, it’s ended up not being right.”

Mario Cuomo

I think this quote means that when your gut tells you that something is wrong you have to listen to it because it might be right. If you feel that you forgot something its mostly because you did. Also if you keep feeling like you did something wrong then it is because you probably did do something wrong. There is no reason to not feel guilty unless you did something to feel guilty about.

Reading 5 Tips for Success Tips (1-2)

Reading  for Success (1-2)

http://www.collegeboard.com/student/plan/boost-your-skills/189995.html

Reading and writing go hand in hand. The better you understand a text, the more like you are to successfully communicate your thoughts about it in writing. So it’s important to develop strong skills in both areas. With that in mind, here’s how to improve your reading comprehension.

Tip 1: Annotate

Be an active reader. Instead of passively reading a text, take notes about important story elements, key factual information and significant ideas in the text.

Tip 2: Note the Author’s Writing Style

Every author writes with a purpose, using deliberate methods to successfully relate specific information to the audience. When you’re reading, look for patterns in the author’s writing. For example, you may notice a repetition of key words, phrases or symbols—or the use of a distinct type of sentence structure. Authors employ these writing strategies to help readers comprehend a central argument or theme, so be sure to explore how these techniques create meaning

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Student Success Statement

Student Success Statement

Student Success Statement

The Three Don'ts

Don't Whine

Don't Complain

Don't Make Excuses

John Wooden

I think that these three don'ts are trying to say not to blame something else for your own mistakes. Sometimes people do something wrong, and they start to blame other things so that it won't seem as if they did something wrong. John Wooden is trying to say that people should whine, complain, or make excuses for something that is little  even something that is big.

Five Tips For Staying Motivated (Tips 3-5)

Five Tips For Staying Motivated (Tips 3-5)

Five Tips For Staying Motivated (Tips 3-5)

3. Set Attainable Goals.

If you’re having trouble writing a 25-page paper for class because it seems like such a big job, don’t focus on that final number. Break that  paper down and consider each section of your paper individually. You can handle any projects in small chunks

4.  Find A Social Support Network.

Create a group of people around you who want to help you succeed. Mentors can be teachers or family friends who can give you guidance and help you develop new skills. Counselors can help you with planning your courses and starting to explore colleges. You can also reach out to friends and peers who can motivate you by listening and sharing ideas.

5. Acknowledge Your Accomplishments.

 Give yourself a quick reward when you complete an assignment or task. Take a walk, send an email, get a snack. Then move on to the next project.

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“The Three Nevers”

“The Three Nevers”

v  Never lie

v  Never cheat

v  Never steal

-John Wooden

I think that this statement is trying to say that people need to stop and think about what they are doing and what they should be doing. Sometimes some people don’t realize what they did until they finally understand that what they did was wrong. If people would stop and think about what they are doing they wouldn't have hurt anyone or themselves.

5 Tips for Staying Motivated (Tips 1-2)

5 Tips for Staying Motivated

 (Tips 1-2)

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To succeed in high school and college, you have to do your best at all times. But sometimes it’s hard to stay motivated, even when you really care about the work you’re doing. Here are five ways to stay on the track.

1.   Focus on High-Impact Activities

The key to success in schools is staying focused on your course work. Make a list to get an overall picture of your workload before you start to tackle any of it. Then, make a plan. Although it’s tempting to do the simplest assignments first, those that take more time and effort to accomplish are probably the ones that you’ll learn the most from. To determine what your priorities are, rank your assignments in the order of their importance. Then rearrange your time and devote more energy towards those that have the greatest impact on your course work and grades. For example, even though all homework assignments are important, studying for a midterm exam takes priorities over writing a paragraph for English class. As you complete each task, think of it as another step on your way to college success

2.   Create New Challenges

Changing you approach can help you stay interested in what you’re going. If you've been given an assignment similar to one you've done in the past, think about it in a different way. If you wrote an essay for a creative writing assignment last year try a poem this time. For book reports, pick a history book instead of another biography.

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Student Success Statement

Student Success Statement

“You have only always to do what’s is right. It will become easier by practice, and you enjoy in the midst of your trials the pleasure of an approving conscience.”

Robert E. Lee

I think this quote means that you have all the time in the world to do what’s right and then the other time you have would be appreciating that you have a free conscience, free of worries, and guilt. And you will leave above the line with a calm, peaceful, mind, body, and life

Take Control of homework So it Doesn’t Control You (Part 3)

Take Control of homework

So it Doesn’t Control You (Part 3)

Take Advantage of Any Free Time: If you have a study or a long bus ride use the time to review notes, prepare for an upcoming class or start your homework. Flash cards are a great learning tool. They are easy to make, easy to handle, and are a marvelous tool to help you learn and remember anything. Punch a hole in the upper left corner of each index card and connect the stack of your flash cards with a ring. Then the cards are bound and not flopping around. Flash cards bound like this act like a small book with pages. You can even have separate ringed stacks for each subject. Whatever you want to remember put it on a card.

Study with a Friend: Get together with friends and classmates to quiz each other, compare notes and predict test questions. Consider joining a Study Group.

Communicate: If you have concerns about the amount or type of homework you have, you may want to talk to your family, teachers or counselor. They can help you understand how much time you need to allot for homework and how to manage your tasks.

Celebrate You Achievements: Reward yourself for hitting milestones or doing something well.

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