INTRODUCTION Homework is an essential part of school education and can not be avoided. It is normal for students to get overwhelmed or frustrated as a result of multiple difficult homework, but this goes further to cause a serious damage on their ability to focus and retain vital information. It can also lead to piled
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INTRODUCTION Learning to manage your time effectively is an important skill in life. The perfect time to study is different for everyone. As long as you are consistent in your schedule, your brain and body will get used to studying at the same time every day. It’s important to pick a good location without distractions
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WHAT IS AN ESSAY? The word essay was gotten from a Latin ‘exagium’ which can be translated to mean “presenting one’s case”. An essay is generally a piece of writing outlining the writer’s perspective or story. It is often considered synonymous with a story or an article. TYPES OF ESSAYS There are so many types of essays
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NEGATIVE BEHAVIOURS NEGATIVE BEHAVIOURS are anti-social behaviours. This refers to behaviours that are not acceptable by society and can cause harm to the wellbeing and the image of the society. A nation in which majority of its citizens engage in negative acts brings bad name, poor image and disrespect. Below are some negative behaviours that
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The Seven Principles Resource Center The following principles are anchored in extensive research about teaching, learning, and the college experience. 1. Good Practice Encourages Student – Instructor Contact Frequent student – instructor contact in and out of classes is an important factor in student motivation and involvement. Instructor concern helps students get through rough times
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ETIQUETTE Etiquette refers to the set of conventional rules of personal behaviour in polite society, usually in the form of an ethical code that outlines the expected and accepted social behaviours that accord with the norms observed by a society or a social group. Etiquette in simpler words is defined as good behaviour which distinguishes
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BEHAVIOUR Behaviour simply refers to the way and manner in which one acts or conducts oneself, especially towards others. Below are positive behaviours that will catch your teacher’s attention. 1. GO TO CLASS EARLY No teacher is happy to see a student walk into the class when lessons have started. It is right for the
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DO’S Take responsibility for your success or failure at school. The quality of time you devote to your studies will reflect on your grades. Never blame anyone for your academic failure, challenges or problem, face your fears and get the best out of it. Set reasonable and achievable academic goals every term. Follow up these
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1. RE-READ The more you read your notes, the more you will understand them. This is obviously time consuming. Re-reading your notes gives you a better and reliable understanding of what you are reading, this may be painstaking but the later result is worth it. It is more efficient to read key passages and highlighted
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1. UNDERSTAND YOURSELF Understanding of one’s self is a great tool towards achieving academic success. It is necessary to have adequate knowledge of yourself. Knowing yourself basically involves knowing your strengths and weaknesses, focusing on your strengths and working on your weaknesses. Identifying how well you learn and when best you learn. 2. READ ACTIVELY
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