Whether you really like them or not, projects are frustrating. Me, I typically like them. I actually just finished one in science that was an egg drop project. You had to keep an egg from breaking when it was dropped. It was quite frustrating. So I decided to write about it.
Whether you are a straight A genius, or a student that probably won’t even make it into college, everybody has their breaking point. And whether it is having to write a report on your project, doing the project, or having to ask for help on it -- that’s mine
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Teen’s Perspective on Projects
February 3rd, 2012 Posted by Sam P. | Academics, Learning, Teen Perspective
How to Handle Final Exams
January 23rd, 2012 Posted by Jacob P. | Academics, Adolescence, Teen Perspective
This week, my school is beginning the final exams for the first semester. At my high school, semester-long classes must have a final at the end and year-long classes must have a midterm at the end of the first semester and a final exam at the end of the second. Like some students, Seniors are exempt from midterm and final exams if they have a 90 or above in the class (except for AP classes). Some schools have this rule apply to other grades as well, but it only applies to seniors at my high school. This being said,
Parents rejoice when children begin to recognize letters, and I’m sure most of you remember your child’s attempts to write his or her first name. What happens when children become teens? Many parents stop encouraging reading and writing. As an English Composition teacher at a community college, I can say with all honesty, this is a tragedy.
In order to succeed in school, a student needs to be able to communicate effectively. I have had a number of students who could express themselves verbally - they were dynamic and confident; however, when it came to reading assignments for class or
In order to succeed in school, a student needs to be able to communicate effectively. I have had a number of students who could express themselves verbally - they were dynamic and confident; however, when it came to reading assignments for class or
Homework: From the Teen’s View
December 26th, 2011 Posted by Jacob P. | Academics, Teen Perspective, Teens
I don't want to toot my own horn here, but I am a good student. So far, halfway into my sophomore year I have all A's and one B+. I also maintain a 4.14 GPA, which is in between an A and an A+ at my high school. I have learned that part of the secret to getting good grades is doing your homework. So, I thought I would share my thoughts on doing homework.
- Do thy homework. I know homework sucks. I hate doing homework myself. The fact of the matter is that even though it sucks, you still
Grades Closing: From the Teen’s View
November 14th, 2011 Posted by Jacob P. | Academics, Adolescence, Teen Perspective
Last Thursday, my high school's quarterly progress reports were released. Our school runs on a semester-based grading system, but grades are closed and progress reports are released at the end of the first and third quarters. This allows the parents and students to see how they are doing in each class and show what they will have to do to bring their grades up for the semester. So, I began to think about the importance of grades closing and what students must do keep their grades up.
- Take retakes whenever you can -- if it will be beneficial. My school
