Study and do homework in chunks. [4] X Expert Source Ashley Pritchard, MASchool Counselor Expert Interview. 4 November 2019. If you have two days to do a homework assignment, do most of it the first and do the other part the second. Or, if you have a week to learn 10 vocabulary words, learn a few each day and review the words you already learned. This way you’ll be less overwhelmed and ultimately have more time free from cramming. Get a planner. [5] X Expert Source Ashley Pritchard, MASchool Counselor Expert Interview. 4 November 2019. Write down your homework as soon as the teacher assigns it. If a teacher tells you when a project is due or a test will be given write it down. This will help you know what you have to do.

Remember to balance things you enjoy with things you need to know.

Eat breakfast and if you are prescribed medication or take vitamins make sure you take them before leaving for school. A good breakfast will help keep you awake and focused throughout the day.

Never be embarrassed to ask questions. Curious students make teachers happy.

For example, if you’re in a history class and you’re learning about the formation of the United States of America but you see that the next section will be about the American Civil War, think about how those two events could connect to each other.

Make notes on what you don’t understand so that you are well prepared when your teacher explains those things or you can discuss them with your teacher.

On average about 10% of your grade is homework but how it is incorporated into your grade really depends on the teacher.

As you review, see if you can explain a new concept in your own words. [8] X Expert Source Ted Coopersmith, MBAAcademic Tutor Expert Interview. 12 May 2021.

Starting an assignment ahead of time will also give you time to meet with your teacher and discuss any problems you have, directions you can take, and get other assignment help that is crucial to getting A’s. Just going to the extra trouble of asking for help and taking your teacher’s advice may earn you a slightly higher grade.