Find out what makes a top student

 

What makes a top student?

Students today are navigating education in a world never before experienced. Becoming a top A-Grade student requires the right mindset to learn. 

 

 

The latest generation of students do not have to rush to enter the workforce. There are many more opportunities to take the time to become educated and develop skills.

There is new technology such as laptops, smartphones, online searches, and more where a student can develop skills. 

 

Stop making excuses

Students are expected to achieve a lot. They look at top students that are doing well and think of them as somehow different.

There is no excuse for a student not to progress. The progress of others should be shown to have no effect on your own performance.

In fact, others success should help motivate a student to do better. A student that makes excuses not to improve will always lead to a lower outcome.

Seeing what is possible in another student can be turned into inspiration. Beleiving that they can also reach the same standard, they will then notice they are doing much better.

Learn to Focus

Modern students are focused on Facebook posts, emails, and tweets from their friends.

With all of these distractions they often forget about what is important in their learning.

Once your focus is broken, it can be difficult to get back into the flow of your studies.

A student should refrain from checking their phones during class. Phones should be put in the locker during the school day and can be checked at lunchtime.

Put in the Time

Student that do well will put time into their studies. They do not take the easy way out.

They check their schedules and make sure there is time to complete their schoolwork and study. They treat their school day like they would treat a regular work day. It is okay to take an long lunch from time to time but this should not be normal behavior.

 

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