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Make BetterMake BetterGrades andGrades and

Enjoy CampusEnjoy Campus

LifeLife


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Objective

The goal of this seminar is toThe goal of this seminar is to

help the students make somehelp the students make some

progress in developing properprogress in developing properattitudes, techniques andattitudes, techniques and

Christian character in relationChristian character in relation

to his or her study habits andto his or her study habits andbe able to make the most ofbe able to make the most of

campus life.campus life.


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I. Introduction

Studies have shown that

majority of failures inclass are due to poor

study habits and

examination techniques,not to lack of intelligence.


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Purpose of Education

Not to fill the students

mind with facts but withtruth.

Not to make the studentbetterthan other people.


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Purpose of EducationPurpose of Education

To make the studentsTo make the students

mind more efficientmind more efficientby developing goodby developing good

habitshabits towardstowardsintellectual tasks.intellectual tasks.


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II. Making Better Grades

A. The Learning ProcessA. The Learning Process

1. Attitude1. Attitude

Keyword:Keyword: ChoiceChoice


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To have good attitude

Success attitude must

be cultivated.

Make decisions

based on principles,not

emotions or feelings.


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To have good attitude

Aim for excellence.

Regard yourself as createdspecial and unique by God.

Think of good things aboutyour studies daily.


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2. Concentrate

Keyword: Purpose

To develop concentration

Work under pressure.


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Avoid distraction.

Set goals.

Purpose should

govern your life.


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3. Understand

Keyword: Question

To understand moreTo understand more

GetGet the overview or thethe overview or theoutline of the lesson.outline of the lesson.


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Repeat in your mind the

material presented.

Ask questions to clarify.

Discuss the lesson withsomeone.


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EvaluateEvaluate the informationthe information

you are getting.you are getting.

SummarizeSummarize the materialthe material

using keywords orusing keywords or

phrases.phrases.


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4. Remember

Keyword: Repetition

To help you remember more

Focus on what is important.Understand what you

memorize.


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Repeat until it sticks.

Say it aloud.

Write it down.Index cards will help.

Mnemonic devices will

enhance memory.


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Example:Example:

__________________________________________

__________________________________________

__________________________________________

__________________________________________

__________________________________________F

AC E

EG

BD

F


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B. Techniques To Aid

Learning Process

1. During Class Time

Keyword: Participate


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Be there. Never skip

classes.

Enter into the

discussion.

Sit in the front three

rows.

Take good notes.


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2. Outside Class Time

Keyword: Practice

Review notes. Go toclass prepared.

Assignments shouldbe done right away.


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Do exercises regularly.Approach your

teachers forconsultations.

Read additionalreferences.


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3. On Examination

Keyword: Prepare

Know your best time tostudy.

Neatness on yourexamination paper should

be kept.


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Old exams maybe helpful.

Look for patterns andanswers in other questions.

Words of instruction shouldbe followed.

Show up ahead of time.


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4. Time Management

Keyword: Plan

Make a things to do listdaily or weekly.

Evaluate each & arrange

them into priorities.


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Example:

Priority Things to Do Comment

Research on

Science for

reportingBuy materials for

project

Attend birthday of

Rissa

Meeting of Math

Club

High

Medium

Low

Medium

Due on

Friday

Need to askpermit from Mama


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Time Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday

5:30-7 PrepPrep PrepPrep PrepPrep PrepPrep PrepPrep

77--1212 ClassClass ClassClass ClassClass ClassClass ClassClass HHHHChoresChores

HHHH

ChoresChores

1212--11 LunchLunch LunchLunch LunchLunch LunchLunch LunchLunch LunchLunch LunchLunch

11--22 ClassClass ClassClass ClassClass ClassClass ClassClass SiestaSiesta SiestaSiesta

22--44 ClassClass ClassClass ClassClass ClassClass ClassClass PlanSked

IronIron

clothesclothes

44--66 ResearchResearch Buy projBuy projMatlsMatls

Do projDo proj ReviewReview

examexam

MathMath

Club mtgClub mtgCheckCheck

EE--mailmail

ChurchChurch

66--77 HHH HHH HHH HHH HHH HHH HHH

77--8:008:00 Dinner Dinner Dinner Dinner Dinner Dinner Dinner

88--9:309:30 HW/PrepHW/Prep HW/PrepHW/Prep HW/PrepHW/Prep HW/PrepHW/Prep WatchWatchTVTV

BirthdayBirthday

PartyParty

HW/PrepHW/Prep

9:309:30 SleeSlee SleeSlee SleeSlee SleeSlee SleeSlee SleepSleep SleepSleep


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Make use of dead hours

for reading, reviewingand memorizing.

Develop the habit of

doing things simulta-neously.


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III. Enjoy Campus Life

Through Balanced Life

A.Keep physically fit.

Study in a well ventilated,properly lighted room.

Have correct posture.


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Avoid eye strain. Proper relaxation/rest.

Eat nutritious food.

Exercise.


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B. Keep mentally fit.

Think positive. Believe

in ones potential.

Set goals and achieve it.


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C. Keep emotionally fit.

Develop relationshipDevelop relationship

with people who willwith people who willgive positivegive positive

influence in your life.influence in your life.Accept personalityAccept personality

differences.differences.


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D. Keep spiritually fit.

Necessity of a purpose.

Fear God and keep his

commandments, for this is

the whole duty of man.

Ecclesiastes 12:13b

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