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out of school, the students will totally forget the core concepts that they had learnt.
Therefore, it is essential for a good student to understand the concepts.
Chapter 1 - Motivation
To become a good student, you need to get motivated! Motivation can come from seeing the
situation of many poor children around the world who are not lucky enough to get a proper
education. This is a good thing to keep in mind when you find yourself not wanting to attend class
or study at home. Another reason to get motivated to study is that you will enjoy a better quality
of life as an educated person. Possibly another reason is to look at people who are famous
today, and looking into their education, degrees, grades, school records, etc.
All you need is confidence! For that, you need to feel that we are enjoying and bettering
themselves, study can be looked as a competition and divided as a team task. You should avoid
forcing yourself to study, as this will make learning a chore and you will not feel like even opening
your books, and possibly make you lose your interest in studying. You may have many
academically good students in your courses, try becoming friends with them (or encourage your
fellow students to be better), and you'll be immersed in an academic environment which will help
you feel motivated! But be careful not to make them think you're "using" them, just to get good
grades, maybe try being actual friends with them!
Chapter 2 - Concentration On Studies
Concentration follows eagerness. This section provides you with the basics of "Concentration"
and also provides you with advice as to how to get aroused with concentration.
You need to pay attention in a class. Don't start chatting with your peers/friends when the
teacher turns their back to you. Even better, don't associate with distracting people. You should
realize that the people in your class play an important role in how everybody progresses.
However, if you are a good student you will do better and achieve your goals. If you decide to
associate with distracting people, or goof of in class, you'll regret it later and receive punishments
from the school.
Your friends will be there for you at that time, if they are trustful and of a good reputation. At
home, study and do your homework in a place that doesn't make you sleepy. It is advisable to
have a dedicated study table or desk. Don't do your study work in front of the TV, radio, stereo,
etc. That would be pointless because you are meant to be thinking about your studies.
If you feel distracted, take a short break of 15 minutes or less; maybe try to read an unrelated
story book. But don't start sticking to the book if the time limit is over. Bookmark the page and
then you can read it later on. You should also have a daily routine/timetable to guide you, but you
must follow it through. It might be difficult to begin with, but hard beginnings make good endings.