how to to improve in your science class

Be 100% active in all Classes

Students think they can save time by using one class’s lecture time to prepare for a different class. For example, many students quit a class for another so they can prepare very well for the next class. But there’s never a better time to learn something than when a teacher is presents; it takes twice as long to learn it at home on your own. When you’re following a lecture, it’s easy to stop and ask a question before you get lost. Plus, you’ll make a better impression on the teacher if she calls on you.

Find a quiet place to study

You’ll need to have a place where you can study that is free of disruptions and interruptions. This might be in your bedroom, in a library, or in another room. You’ll have to be honest with yourself about what your own needs are. For example, if you’re distracted by looking out the window, move your work area so that you can’t see outside from where you work.

Always make sure you reread your notes

Ensure you reread your notes after class if there’s anything in your notes that confuses you, or which you feel might be wrong, ask your teacher or a classmate to ensure you have the right information because if you wait too long to read your notes, you may not remember enough of the class to make sense of them. Then you may rewrite your notes in a more condensed way. This tests your comprehension of the material in a way that ensures you’ve really grasped the meaning.

Speak Up in Your Group

Much of science is done in the company of others, from lab work to group projects. It’s important to be heard within the group. If there’s a problem, staying quiet is the worst thing you can do. Make sure you understand what others are saying by rephrasing what you’ve heard. Don’t ignore problems with group dynamics: the group works too quickly, someone takes over as the de-facto leader, or a member doesn’t help at all. Try working it out, but if it doesn’t help, go to the teacher to voice your concerns. A good teacher will intervene in the group to improve the dynamics, or if that can’t work, should move you to a more compatible group. 

Always refer to multiple sources

When you’re studying your notes, refer not only to the textbooks you’ve been given, but use the internet to supplement your understanding. Sometimes your subject matter will be better explained by another source. Using visual information, graphics, videos or other media can help you understand the lectures.

Make learning more fun

Sometimes students under-perform because they have simply lost the motivation to learn. It’s not surprising, when the pressure of exams and doing well at school takes away the enjoyment of learning. It’s easy to get so focused on achieving top grades that you forget that learning can actually be fun – and not only that, but it’s much easier to do well when you’re enjoying it. If studying has become a chore for you, it’s time to put the fun back into learning. You could do this by gaming your studies.