Quote Of The Week:

"People think it must be fun to be a super genius, but they don't realize how hard it is to put up with all the idiots in the world ."

--Calvin, from Calvin and Hobbes

The Successful Student Corner

How to Create a Productive Study Enviornment:

1- Make Study Time, Study Time

One solid hour of studying is more productive than two hours spent daydreaming

2- Minimize Distractions

Studying in "high traffic" areas such as the kitchen table or places where your concentration is broken, makes it impossible to do your best work.

3- Focus On Your Task

Pay attention to the little details. A misplaced decimal point is not only the wrong answer, it is also a careless mistake.

4- Avoid Careless Mistakes

Become aware of the mistakes you make frequently like not reading the question properly.

5- PROCRASTINATION IS YOUR WORST ENEMY!!!

Putting off the inevitable only adds stress and anxiety to completing your assignments. Like Nike says, "JUST DO IT!!!" Get it done. Do your assignments first, then play. It is always more enjoyable to "play" when you don't have something hanging over your head.

6- Simulate Test Conditions

Try to mimic the test environment as closely as possible. For example, time yourself to complete certain tasks.

Characteristics of a Successful Student

Their assignments are done neatly and with care

They turn in all their assignments

They set short and long term goals

They pay attention in class and are courteous and polite to their peers

If they need extra help, they let their teacher(s)/ parents know

Participation during class discussions

Resources and Web Links

Here is a fun math game web site for middle school students!

www.coolmath4kids.com

www.aaamath.com

Tips From Students

If you have any tips for other students, Golden Gate Tutors would like to hear from you. Please click on the link below, send a quick message, and we will be happy to post your tip on our web site.

neil@goldengatetutors.com