Friday, May 31, 2013

Student Success Statement

Student Success Statement 

"Truth is the only safe ground to stand upon." 
Elizabeth Cady Stanton 

What this quote means is that you can only rely on truth, because if you lie you get into more trouble rather than you started off with. So, always remember to choose the right and never lie. If you lie you make matters worse. If you ever feel like you need to lie, DON'T! Always tell the truth. Who cares if you tell the truth  and get into trouble. You need to get the consequence you deserve. And either way if you still lie, you will get even more severe consequences. 

Attention to Detail 7 of 10

Attention to Detail
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When you double-check your calculations for a math problem or cite sources carefully in a research paper, you’re paying close attention to detail. That skill comes in handy in any workplace, whether you maintain a database, keep a log of the hours you spend with clients or write e-mails.
John Wooden, UCLA’s former great basketball coach who lead his teams to ten consecutive national championships, was asked what he attributed his success to. Among a number of things, he mentioned that paying attention to details was one of the most important qualities for successful coaching and for high achievement in any worthwhile pursuit.  He even paid attention to how his players would lace up and tie their shoe string. If they didn't tie them correctly, he would teach them how.
Details may be small things, but from small things come great things; therefore, pay attention to details and you will experience substantial progress in your overall educational attainment.

CHOOSE THE RIGHT!!! 

Thursday, May 30, 2013

Student Success Statement

Student Success Statement 
"Everyone is the architect of their own learning." 
Claudius 


What this quote means is that you are in the drivers seat and you make up your own choices. No one else can learn for you, it all depends on yourself! So, if you do bad you cannot blame others for your actions. If you get good grade you still don't blame others for your own actions. You did that yourself, its either you do good or do bad. An example could be a student. This student never does his homework, classwork, or does not do so well on test... His report card comes and it is terrible grades! So, he blames others. He blames his mother, father, brother, sister and so on... This was all his own fault and he needs to take responsibility for his own actions! Choose the right!!! 

Cool Under Pressure 6 of 10

Cool Under Pressure
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Very few students enjoy taking tests. Yet functioning well under pressure is crucial to your future success. Try thinking of the pressure of testing as practice for the work world’s own explosive situations. You could someday find yourself meeting tight deadlines, speaking with irate customers, wielding a scalpel or handling dangerous chemicals.
The best way to curtail pressure and to even eliminate it is to prepare. Applying the motto “Be Prepared” holds true first time and every minute. Prepare for that test, and you won’t worry about it. In fact, it will be your chance to shine, to reveal the hard work you have put into preparing for the test. You will be rewarded for the effort you have thrust into your studies. Preparation removes fear. When you are prepared, you will not fear. Preparation helps you maintain your cool under pressure. Preparation generates energy and enthusiasm; therefore, prepare and your coolness under pressure is sure to abound.
CHOOSE THE RIGHT!!!!


Wednesday, May 29, 2013

Student Success Statement

Student Success Statement 

"Start with what is right rather than what is acceptable."
Peter F. Drucker 



What he is trying to say is that you need to be all you can be! You can never choose the right. There are to many evil things out there in the world. never feel pressured to walk away from the situation whether it be embarrassing or not. Stand up for what you believe for and never let others pick on you for that! Mr. Drucker is a good choose the right person judging him by his quote. If you ever want to be a good person you need to see the truth to everything. If you just see the bad, you will most likely be evil. But if you see good, you will be a courageous and responsible respectable person! CTR!!!

Initiative 5 of 10

Initiative
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Initiative is creativity, inventiveness, originality, ingenuity, imagination. Every time you respond in class, every time you choose your own research topic, every time you put together your own interpretation of a piece of literature, you take initiative. And future employers value can-do professionals who come up with new ideas and chart their own course through projects, employees who are self-reliant. Self-reliant people are self-starters who don’t procrastinate on getting the job done. They know what is required to do and do it. They don’t wait to be told many times. Succeeding in high school, college, and in the career world is taking the initiative.

CHOOSE THE RIGHT!!!

Tuesday, May 28, 2013

Student Success Statement

Student Success Statement 

"To be great -- concentrate." 
Orison Swett Marden 

What this quote means is that you need to have dedication and the mentality to accomplish what you want to become. You cannot be doing half of the work all the time, you need to do one hundred percent all the time. So, never take your eye off the ball. You need to perform greatly to be something! 

Problem-Solving Skills 4 of 10

Problem-Solving Skills
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Problem solving goes far beyond your math textbook. Every assignment is an opportunity to weigh all possible solutions carefully and choose the one you think is best. As a working professional, you’ll be solving problems regularly, whether it’s fixing a bug in a computer program or overcoming budget shortfalls. Problem solving situations occur extensively and frequently; therefore, be ready when then come.
When problems or challenges occur, some people look at them at negative experiences, as a crisis. These people are the ones who live day by day with gloom and negativism in their attitudes. But the really successful people, those who are cheerful and optimistic, are those who look at problems as opportunities to learn, grow, expand their horizons, and make new discoveries. They look on the bright side of things and live happy lives.

CHOOSE THE RIGHT!!!

Thursday, May 23, 2013

Student Success Statement

Student Success Statement 

"The man who has no imagination has no wings." 
Muhammad Ali

What this quote means is that you need to have dreams. If you don't have and dreams to accomplish  you go no where in life. So, in order to get somewhere in life you have to start somewhere and have to plan it out! If you don't plan ahead of time, everything you thought and dreamed of will most of the time be impossible. So, my word to you is that you start planning ahead of time and by you doing that you will accomplish your dreams. An example would be this famous and extraordinary boxer, Muhammad Ali. He didn't just plan to be a boxer. He had to dream of it as a little kid and start training. You don't just become a famous boxer over night. So Choose the right and plan ahead. 

Speaking Skills 2 of 10


Speaking Skills
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When you’re assigned a class presentation, think twice before dismissing it as an unimportant part of your education. Employers look for speaking skills in job applicants, who may have to give presentations to clients or represent their organization in the field. It’s never too soon to practice good eye contact and other public speaking techniques.
http://www.newswiretoday.com/news/17334/
According to The Book of Lists, the fear of public speaking ranks number one in the minds of the majority of people. Far above the fear of death and disease, comes the fear of standing in front of a crowd. Joel Weiner noted author and public speaker wants to help people overcome that fear.
“The biggest fear is public speaking, with 15 percent of American experiencing a dramatic fear of it,” said Dr. Michael Telch of the Laboratory for the Study of Anxiety Disorders (LSAD) in the Department of Phycology at the University of Texas at Austin. “People have had to turn down jobs, and certainly students have dropped classes because of it.”
Regardless of your occupation, your success depends a great deal upon your ability to communicate effectively! Whether you’re running a meeting, selling a product, making a presentation, motivating co-workers or just communicating one-on-one with others, you’ll get far better results if you can speak persuasively, smoothly, and intelligently.  

CHOOSE THE RIGHT!!!

Wednesday, May 22, 2013

Writing Skills 1 of 10


Writing Skills
1 of 10
Communication is at the top of the list of skills that employers look for. And communication in the workplace often means writing.
Health professionals keep patient charts, researchers depend on the money they collect by writing grant applications, software engineers write technical specifications, and nearly everyone writes e-mail to people inside and outside their organization. And before you even get the chance to interview for a job, you’ll need to present yourself in cover letters and resumes.
CHOOSE THE RIGHT!!! 

Tuesday, May 21, 2013

Student Success Statement

Student Success Statement 

"Failure is only postponed success as long as courage coaches ambition. The habit of persistence is the habit of victory."
Herbert Kaufman 

What this quote means is that the other cannot be defeated by the other. As long as you have the other to fight, you have nothing to worry about. So, in other words you can never give into evil, but join the good side. As long as you believe in your beliefs you don't have to worry about a thing! CTR!!!  

Ten Ways College Prepares You for Career Success


Ten Ways College Prepares You for Career Success
Getting a college education doesn’t mean just absorbing facts and figures. It means building the skills and qualities you need to learn, think and create on your own – making you attractive to employers. You’re already started learning these skills in high school, but college helps you fully develop them.
The 10 Key Qualities:
1.   Writing Skills
2.   Speaking Skills
3.   Teamwork Skills
4.   Problem-Solving Skills
5.   Initiative
6.   Cool under Pressure
7.   Attention to Detail
8.   Time Management
9.   Honesty
10.                     Love of Learning
CHOOSE THE RIGHT!!!

Monday, May 20, 2013

Student Success Statement

Student Success Statement 

"To see what is right and not to do it is want of courage."
Confucius 

What this quote means is that you need to believe in what you stand for, you cannot let others step on you! You need to stand up for your beliefs and and not let others make you change that. You don't need to be a follower, you can be a leader. Who cares if you are a leader of yourself, and have no followers. All you need to be is a very good leader and do the right thing. What I mean by the right thing is have courage, be trustworthy, kind, honest, respectful, and responsible.  

Exam Day: Survival Tips Test - Taking Part 3


Exam Day: Survival Tips
Test - Taking
Part 3
Identify key words:
This helps you focus on the main idea of challenging questions.
Rephrase difficult questions:
To understand questions better, rewrite them in your own words. Be careful not to change the meaning.
Organize your thoughts before you write:
Take time to organize your responses to short- answer and essay questions. You’ll reduce the time you need to revise.
Write neatly:
Be sure you don’t lose points on answers the teacher can’t read.

Use all the time you’re given.
If you finish early, don’t leave. Use the extra time to proofread and review your answers.
CHOOSE THE RIGHT!!!

Friday, May 17, 2013

Student Success Statement

Student Success Statement 

"Persistence can exchange failure into extraordinary  achievement." 
Matt Biondi 


What this quote means is that you need to put in a little effort to achieve what you want. An example would be a student who has a fail in your class. You just need a little effort to raise that grade. It will not be easy, but you must try!!! 

Exam Day: Survival Tips Test – Taking Part 2


Exam Day: Survival Tips
Test – Taking
Part 2
During the Test:
Read the directions.
It’s important that you follow the instructions exactly. For example, some questions may have more than one correct answer.
Answer easy questions first.
Doing this can jog your memory about useful facts. You may also come across information that can help you with other questions.
Answer every question.
Unless there is a penalty for wrong answers, try to answer every question; you may be able to get partial credit for those you begin but don’t complete correctly.
Ask questions.
If a question isn't clear, talk to your teacher. If that’s not possible, explain your answer in the margin. 

Choose the right!!! 

Thursday, May 16, 2013

Student Success Statement

Student Success Statement 

"Improve your performance by improving your attitude." 
ANON

What this means is that if you want something done in the proper matter, you need to have a positive mind towards it. If you don't, you will have a negative feeling toward that certain thing you want. So, if you want to improve first never think negative. Then think of a solution, like maybe think about it positively. An example would be a student in an algebra class. He may may not like that class because he is doing bad. So, he is thinking negatrive in that class. He first needs to think positive. There are many solutions to this problem. He can ask his teacher for tutoring, ask for exra credit, and maybe re-make all the material he missed or never did

Exam Day: Survival Tips Test – Taking Part 1


Exam Day: Survival Tips
Test – Taking
Part 1
Essential Test-Taking Advice:
Try out these strategies while you’re still in high school, and by the time you get to college, you’ll be a test-taking expert.
Before the Test Eat well:
Studies show that you need good nutrition to concentrate and perform your best.
Bring the right supplies:
Bring your pencils, erasers, pens, rulers, compasses, calculators or whatever else you need on test day.
Review the whole test before you start:
See how many sections and what types of questions are on the test. Determine how much time to allow for completing each section.

CHOOSE THE RIGHT!!!

Tuesday, May 14, 2013

Student Success Statement

Student Success Statement

"Gold medals don't make champions... hard work does." 
ANON 

What this quote means is that you just don't get something on your own, you gotta earn it! No one else can put in work for you, it is your responsibility to do your own work to be a successful person. For example, this gold medal idea. It takes lots of training and physical activities to accomplish a gold medal. Only the person who wins the gold medal prepares and trains! So, take this into consideration and remember to try your best and never give up! 

Online Learning Part 1


Online Learning
Part 1
Make a judgment about the site’s reliability based on your own analysis of the site and the information it contains. Here are some ways to do this:
·       Look for facts you know or can check with a trusted source. If the site gets those facts right, it’s more likely that the other facts on the site are also accurate.
·       Study the language used. Is it angry, satiric or overly impassioned? This may indicate that the site is biased.
·       Consider whether the arguments are logical and backed up by evidence, and whether the site presents only one point of view.
·       Check the links to the sources that the author acknowledges. Scholarly writing, whether in print or online, should include a bibliography. 

Tuesday, May 7, 2013

Student Success Statement

Student Success Statement 

"The right way is not always the popular and easy way. Standing for right when it is unpopular is a true test of moral character." 
Margaret Chase Smith

 

What this quote means is that you have to stand up for your decisions. You may have to choose and embarrassing choice, but you will not get into trouble. So, never be afraid to stand up for yourself. Always choose the right and fight for your beliefs. It may not be cool to choose the right thing to do, but it brings positives to yourself!!! 

It’s Online, but Is It On Target? Part 3 Do-What?


It’s Online, but Is It On Target? Part 3
Do-What?
Look at the site’s address. What follows the dot?
·       Dot-com is not only for businesses; anyone can use it. Dot-coms include well-known and respected companies, but also private individuals.
·       Dot-org usually indicates a not-for-profit organization. Many dot-orgs present unbiased information, but others have political agendas, focus on debatable issues instead of facts, and might not present all sides of an argument.
·       Dot-gov indicates a government website at the federal, state or local level. The federal government is a good source of statistics, and its sites are widely considered among the most reliable.
·       Dot-mil is used by sites that are part of the military.
·       Dot-edu usually indicates a university website. While its published research is generally considered very trustworthy, anyone associated with the university, whether a world-renowned scholar or a freshman, can be given space on its server. Professors sometimes put students course work up on the Web, but that doesn't mean they’re vouching for the information’s accuracy.
CHOOSE THE RIGHT!!! 

Monday, May 6, 2013

Student Success Statement

Student Success Statement 

"Continuous effort, not strength or intelligence, is the key to unlocking our potential." 
Liane Cordes

What this quote means is that it doesn't matter on how smart or how strong you are, it matters on how hard you try. It means you don't have be the strongest or smartest person in the world, but as long as you give it you all and try. An example could be a sport. Lets say there is a person stronger and faster and everything is perfect about that player. But you, you don't have none of these perks, as long as you try! You don't need any of that stuff, but as long as you try your best and never quit. 

It’s Online, but Is It On target? Part 2


It’s Online, but Is It On target?
Part 2
Research with Attitude
Conduct your research with the attitude of a skeptic. As you examine websites for clues that they're trustworthy, ask these questions.
·       Who wrote the Web page? If you can’t identify the individual or organization responsible for the information, don’t use it.
·       What are the author’s qualifications for writing on the subject?
·       Has the article passed through an editorial process designed to ensure quality and accuracy?
·       What is the website’s purpose? Look for motives – like selling products or winning votes – that could result in biased or incomplete information.
·       Is the information accurate? Is it up-to-date?
·       Where did the author get this information?

CHOOSE THE RIGHT!!!!

Friday, May 3, 2013

Student Success Statement

Student Success Statement  

"Be quick, but don't get into a hurry." 
John Wooden 



So, this quote means that you always have to take your time and do it right. You never do the opposite. Which is never to rush and not putting any thought into your work. So, CTR and do it right the first time instead of rushing and repeating the process over and over again! 

It’s Online, but Is It On Target? Part 1


It’s Online, but Is It On Target?
Part 1
Using the Web Wisely
Thanks to the Web, information is easy to find. However, it’s also easy to post something online. Anyone can do it. You've probably used the Internet to do research for a paper; to help you decide which product to buy, or to form an option about current events. Looking up information online is fast and convenient. But when you do online research, it’s important to find sites you can trust. Many websites claim to have the facts, but are full of errors. Others present information in a biased way – they only give one side of an argument. How can you tell a reliable source form an unreliable one? Also, it is critical that you post online only that which is descent and appropriate, never anything pornographic, vulgar, indecent, out of taste, untruthful, or obscene. Post those things that will make a good name for you and your organization, that will promote goodwill and be of benefit to the world.
CHOOSE THE RIGHT!!!

Thursday, May 2, 2013

Student Success Statement

Student Success Statement 

"When an archer misses the mark, he turns and looks for the fault within himself. Failure to hit the bulls-eye is never the fault of the target. To improve your aim, improve yourself." 

Gilbert Arland 

 

What this quote means is that you quit. Plus, you always can blame others for your own actions. You cannot blame others for doing something bad when you did it. You cannot do that! An example would be a kid stealing a candy bar. He committed his own action. So he cannot blame the clerk, cashier, or store for him stealing, he made his own choice! So, for every action there is a consequence. 

SQ3R SQ3R=Survey-Questions-Read-Recite-Review



Recite
At the end of each section, look up from the text and in your own words recite an answer. Be sure to provide examples that support it. Now repeat the Question, Read and Recite steps for each section of the chapter. First ask a question for the next section. Then read to find the answer. Finally, recite the answer in your own words and jot it down. The written questions and answers can help you study in the future.
Review
After completing the chapter, review your notes. Identify the main points by looking for the most important idea in each section. Recite, or write, a brief summary of the assignment.
Review your study notes every week to help you remember the information. When it’s time to prepare for your test, you'll find you've created an invaluable study guide.

CHOOSE THE RIGHT!!!

Wednesday, May 1, 2013

Student Success Statement

Student Success Statement 

"The first law of success... Is concentration; to bend all the energies to one point, and to go directly to that point, looking neither to the right nor the left." 

Williams Matthews 


What this quote means is that you should always do the right thing. You cannot do anything without concentrating. Without concentrating your mind will be all over the place. And without your mind, you cannot accomplish anything. So, concentrate. An example would be a student slacking off in class. The student is not concentrating, so that is why he slacks off. So, remember to concentrate and choose the right! 

SQ3R SQ3R-Survey-Question-Read-Recite-Review


SQ3R
SQ3R-Survey-Question-Read-Recite-Review
Question:
As you survey the text, ask a question for each section. Ask what, why, how, when, who and where as questions as they relate to the content. Here’s how you can create questions:
·       Turn the title, headings and subheadings into questions.
·       Rewrite the questions at the end of the chapter or after each subheading in your own words.
Write down your questions. Questions help you pay attention, understand the text better and recall the information more easily later on.
Read:
Read one section of the chapter at a time, actively looking for an answer to your `questions for that section. Pay attention to bold and italicized text that authors use to make important points.
Be sure to review everything in the section, including tables, graphs and illustrations—these features can communicate an idea more powerfully than written text.

CHOOSE THE RIGHT!!!