National Geographic Kids Book Club

mercury_dust

Ok guys, I kind of need some advice with school. I just got back two failing test grades and my grade in that class is failing at the moment, does anyone here who is in 8th grade or higher have any tips for studying and/or making better grades? Thank you in advance!

celebang

Hmm. I'm not in your grade, but my strategy for staying motivated studying is by rewarding myself for the time I put in. (for example, I would study for half an hour then Do what I want for a bit)

soccergirl39

Sorry I'm in 5th but I wold just focus e and don't let anything distract you🙂

beachbreeze16

I'm not sure which class you are having trouble with, but Khan Academy is a great website with videos for almost every subject and grade level out there!

techfashion0315

Oh, and I have some silly advice. My grandpa suggested that eat gum while you are studying. But don't eat the gum again until the test day. He says it works every time! P.S I have never tried it, so I can't not support his theory. But he bought me the gum!

mercury_dust

I actually read a study about that, It turns out that people who chewed gum while studying and chewed the same flavor while taking the test got better scores! So yeah, your grandpa's correct!

techfashion0315

Interesting.... he is kind of silly, so I didn't really believe him, but... maybe I should! 😉😜

100letters

I'm not in 8th grade, sorry, but I am doing advanced classes. Here's some advice: Take it slowly while studying. Don't try to rush and finish all your studying or homework in a short amount of time. Take breaks and pace yourself. Also, when studying feels super boring, do something fun that helps you study (for example, create a game related to the material you're studying). You could also get tutoring. Hope this helped!

mercury_dust

Thank you so much, I have actually been kinda rushing through my stuff, so this will help!

techfashion0315

I know, I am with you. I like to rush through my stuff and get it done as fast possible so I can hang out with friends, design, read, and stuff. But once I slowed down, it really helped. Great advice, @tomandjerry!

100letters

Thanks!

dream_beyond

I'm not in 8th grade, but I do have some tips! I have also been struggling in school because, of the language (I moved which is why school has been harder for me). I got tutoring which helped a bit but the thing is you sometimes forget the material when you don't review it. You should also study before a test, in fact the moment you get news from your teacher that you will be having a test, study. And NEVER study right before a test, it's best to start studying way before hand. Another tip is, for example, you have to memorize a table (or something like that) then create a song or a story, so that it sticks better in your head. And if you don't have time to study, then at least try and study for 5 mins, 5 mins is better than nothing. I hope my tips help! P.S. You can also ask your teacher or parents for help!

techfashion0315

Oof, I have moved many times with my family. Moving is never easy. I hope you settle in well!

mercury_dust

Thank you so much for your tips, i'll try them! Also, good luck with school, moving is hard!

dream_beyond

Yup. I also hope you do well in school too!

soft_princess

Maybe get some tutoring, stay at after school clubs that may teach you about the subjects you are failing, and always keep practicing! I know that you can do it :D

mercury_dust

Thanks! :)

soft_princess

No problem!

techfashion0315

Hi! I totally get it... I was not doing great in some classes too (like so bad I got a C+. So, embarrassing.) Anyway, I am sixth grade, so I don't know what you are learning but I suggest using some places like a website called IXL. I am using that, and it is helping a lot. You can put in your grade and practice skills. And a tutoring thing called Learn To Be. I don't know as much about that but I think it is worth trying out. I admire you for coming out and asking for help, I know it is not easy. I hope you do great!

mercury_dust

Thank you, I really appreciate the input!

techfashion0315

Yeah, no problem! Good luck!

turquoise_dog

I have finished Were Not from Here recently and I am currently reading the graphic novel series called Animorphs it is really good.

techfashion0315

Interesting, I have heard of the first one but not the second one. I just finished reading Mary Anne Misses Logan. It was great!

blueberryyogurt

Oh is that one of the books from Baby Sitters Club? I read that one, I loved it :)

techfashion0315

Yeah, it is. I love that series!

turquoise_dog

Nice (:

dream_beyond

I've just about finished reading The Cruel Prince (the first book)! It's really good so far, but I think it's a bit....interesting if you've already read The Throne Of Glass before, because although both of the books circle around the topic "Fae" they have totally different abilities. Like the Fae in ATOG are super fast and have heightened senses and the ones in TCP are less so. If you've read both or one of those books then tell me what you think about them! I highly recommend both!

techfashion0315

Oh, cool. Thanks for sharing!

dream_beyond

Hello! So you might be wondering why I don't post much Anyway, I've been noticing that a lot of new members have been joining DOGO and so here is a little bit about me: 1. My fav color is blue and teal (and all those other blue green mix) 2. I LOVE reading, like a lot lot 3. I have a pet hamster (Snowball) 4. I play field hockey (like ice hockey but on a field) 5. My fav animals are Dogs and Pandas 6. I REALLY like Marvel movies!!! 7. And another hobby of mine is singing! So that is a bit about me, what about you? I would love to get to know ya'll! Have a wonderful rest of the day/night!!

100letters

1) My favorite color is parrot green 2) I also LOVE to read! 3) I don't have any pets, sadly 4) I do martial arts 5) My favorite animals are squirrels and axolotls 6) I love Tom and Jerry (just look at my username) 7) My hobbies are reading, arts&crafts, and writing.

dream_beyond

Thanks for sharing! tbh I have never heard of axolotls before, but it great to know about different animals!!

dream_beyond

Ohhhh! I just googled axolotls and i've actually seen them before! I guess I just never knew the name.....

techfashion0315

See? Isn't Google wonderful! LOL!

fosterkeefe

Marvel is THE BEST!

techfashion0315

1. I love the color pink. 2. I love reading as well. 3. I have a mini goldendoodle named Hazel. 4. I don't play a sport, but I love soccer. 5. I share the same fav animals. 6. I LOVE the Greatest Showman. Like, love it! 7. I love designing websites.

dream_beyond

I also really like the Greatest Showman!! Especially the songs!

techfashion0315

Really? That is cool! My two fav songs are "Greatest Show" and "Rewrite the Stars." I memorized both and can't get it out of my head. Plus, I have a GIGANTIC crush on Zac Efron. What are your favorites?

dream_beyond

I also like "Rewrite the Stars"!! Another song I also really like is "Never Enough"!

techfashion0315

Oh, yeah! "Never Enough" is great too!

celebang

Thanks for sharing. A little about me: I love dragons, books, and mint candy. I participate in martial arts, math club, and speech and debate programs. My favorite author is Tui t Sutherland. Thanks for asking!

dream_beyond

And thanks for sharing!!

techfashion0315

Oh, my word! My favorite animals are dogs and pandas too! That is cool!

dream_beyond

What a coincidence!

techfashion0315

I know, right!? Learn something new everyday!

dream_beyond

Definitely!!