Even the brightest students can sometimes find themselves academically underperforming, often through no fault of their own. When students find themselves in this situation, it’s often because they’re stuck in a rut and are not sure what to do to improve.
If this sounds like you, the first step is to work out the reasons why you may be underperforming, and the next step is to work out how to tackle the problem. If you’re not sure how to go about it, this article shows you what you can do to form an improvement plan to help you achieve the grades you know you’re capable of achieving.
- Attend school regularly.
- Review your notes before each class.
- Complete assignments in time!
- Prepare a timetable before each assessment and divide the time available for different subjects according to their weightage .
- Avoid cramming, but try to understand the concept.
- Do not leave anything for the last minute.
- Use flow charts, diagrams and Mind maps to remember solutions / answers to problems.
- Practice on old exams and their mistakes.
- Explain your answers to others.
- Cut out the distractions.
- Divide big concepts from smaller details.
- Don’t neglect the “easy” stuff.
- Organize study groups with friends.
- Take regular breaks.
- Plan the day of your exams.
- Drink plenty of water.
- Eat nutritious food and avoid Junk food.
- Get a good sleep the night before the test.
- Focus on what you do know rather than what you don’t know.
- Remember, your teachers want you to do well.
By following these simple steps, you can gradually improve your academic performance and excel in your curriculum.
Remember, “Rome wasn’t built in a day!”
Leap towards your goals slowly but steadily!