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advice_column [2020/01/05 22:11] – jhoeadvice_column [2020/01/05 22:22] – [How to do well in school] jhoe
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 I often get asked by students (even seniors) the question “do I need to know X for the exam.”  This is a sure sign that this student is still under the high-school’ish mentality of studying for grades rather than studying to learn. Ask instead the question “do I need to know X if I want to have a career in Y.”  Similarly, when you receive a low grade in a course, worry less about how it impacts your GPA; worry more about what the grade is telling you---you didn’t learn the material as well as you should or as you thought you did. I often get asked by students (even seniors) the question “do I need to know X for the exam.”  This is a sure sign that this student is still under the high-school’ish mentality of studying for grades rather than studying to learn. Ask instead the question “do I need to know X if I want to have a career in Y.”  Similarly, when you receive a low grade in a course, worry less about how it impacts your GPA; worry more about what the grade is telling you---you didn’t learn the material as well as you should or as you thought you did.
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 +=====Simplified Study Mechanics=====
 +  * care about what you are studying
 +  * do the reading assignments before lecture
 +  * attend lectures (and pay attention)
 +  * ask questions when you don't understand
 +  * do homework or lab with intent to learn (not to finish); don't wait until the last minute to start
 +  * have a place where you can work without distraction
 +  * get enough sleep, eat healthy, and exercise
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 +Seems obvious, no?
  
 =====Asking questions in class===== =====Asking questions in class=====