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Abi
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How should I study for a good GPA score?
I am currently in the 5th grade but is part of the honors program. I have been told that there is a chance that I may be pushed up a few grades. People have told me that I have a natural talent and that I am brilliant. Please give me tips about studying for high school thanks.
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JaCina Stanton
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Washington, Washington
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It is wonderful to hear that you are doing well in school. Please continue to enroll in honors and advanced placement courses. When I was in middle school/high school, I enrolled in summer bridge classes at the local community college, which helped me to elevate my writing skills. I would recommend that you do the same. Summers are an important time to get ahead by taking additional courses and learning new skills. While you are in school, it is also important to enroll in extracurricular activities and join clubs and other organizations. Having a diverse background with many different activities, along with good grades, is important when you are studying in high school and college. Most importantly, study hard and enjoy your time in school. It will go faster than you think!
This was super helpful, thank you!
Abi
Disraeli Partridge
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Hello Abi,
My number one tip for doing well is to take notes during the lesson and review them later. If you take notes during class, you may find it easier to absorb the information and review it for tests rather than only having old homework or the textbook to look over. Taking notes is pretty standard in high school, so even if you don't skip some grades, it will be a good practice.
Good luck with school!
My number one tip for doing well is to take notes during the lesson and review them later. If you take notes during class, you may find it easier to absorb the information and review it for tests rather than only having old homework or the textbook to look over. Taking notes is pretty standard in high school, so even if you don't skip some grades, it will be a good practice.
Good luck with school!
Rafael Diaz Montelongo
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Rafael’s Answer
Hi Abi,
I advise to use a planner to avoid last-minute cramming and establish a study routine that suits your learning style, whether it is flashcards, videos, or hands-on activities. Try to focus on understanding the material rather than just memorizing it, and maybe study for 25 minutes, then take a 5-minute break. Always stay curious and explore topics that interest you, and do not hesitate to ask for help when necessary. Finally, balance schoolwork with hobbies and social time, as a well-rounded life is key to succeeding in school. Enjoy the journey!
I advise to use a planner to avoid last-minute cramming and establish a study routine that suits your learning style, whether it is flashcards, videos, or hands-on activities. Try to focus on understanding the material rather than just memorizing it, and maybe study for 25 minutes, then take a 5-minute break. Always stay curious and explore topics that interest you, and do not hesitate to ask for help when necessary. Finally, balance schoolwork with hobbies and social time, as a well-rounded life is key to succeeding in school. Enjoy the journey!
Sahej Gill, MBA
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Atlanta, Georgia
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Sahej’s Answer
Hey Abi,
One of the best learning tips I got in school was the idea of "Pretend you have to teach someone this material." For example, let's say you have an Algebra test coming up. Instead of cramming the night before try to understand all the concepts and pretend you have to teach your friends the material. This helped me throughout school and college.
One of the best learning tips I got in school was the idea of "Pretend you have to teach someone this material." For example, let's say you have an Algebra test coming up. Instead of cramming the night before try to understand all the concepts and pretend you have to teach your friends the material. This helped me throughout school and college.
Jessica Gegner, CCMP™
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Hi Abi! Congrats on your academic success! When recognized as a gifted student, it often means you have a high IQ (or aptitude for learning), so continue to lean into your instincts that got you this far. If they do end up allowing you to skip some grades, conduct a self-evaluation to determine the most effective study techniques for you:
- Are you an auditory learner who learns best when they hear or discuss new information?
- Are you a kinesthetic learner who learns best by completing hands-on activities?
- Are you a visual learner who learns best by watching videos or reviewing diagrams?
If you're an auditory learner, you will want to pay a lot of attention to the lectures you receive in class and, if possible, record lectures so you can relisten to them later. Reading aloud or listening to your textbooks as a "book on tape" could also be an effective way to absorb the material. Just be sure not to multitask when listening to the lectures or books. Also, when studying, you may want to consider audibly talking through the material and concepts, even to yourself, or telling a friend or family member about what you've learned. Like Sahej said, teaching others what you've learned is a great way to ingrain it into your memory while also identifying your gaps in knowledge if they ask questions you can't answer.
If you're a kinesthetic learner, you may want to invest in some small fidget tools to play with in class, write out the key concepts you hear in a lecture or read from your textbooks to commit them to memory, or pace as you review your material. You could even create certain body movements to relate to the concepts you're trying to remember for easier recollection later.
If you're a visual learner, you may want to consider color-coding your notes, creating flashcards, watching videos, or sketching/drawing out the various concepts to help you remember their relation later.
There are so many great study tips online, depending on how you prefer to learn. Do what feels right to you and, when you find your preferred learning technique, refine it to work best for you.
- Are you an auditory learner who learns best when they hear or discuss new information?
- Are you a kinesthetic learner who learns best by completing hands-on activities?
- Are you a visual learner who learns best by watching videos or reviewing diagrams?
If you're an auditory learner, you will want to pay a lot of attention to the lectures you receive in class and, if possible, record lectures so you can relisten to them later. Reading aloud or listening to your textbooks as a "book on tape" could also be an effective way to absorb the material. Just be sure not to multitask when listening to the lectures or books. Also, when studying, you may want to consider audibly talking through the material and concepts, even to yourself, or telling a friend or family member about what you've learned. Like Sahej said, teaching others what you've learned is a great way to ingrain it into your memory while also identifying your gaps in knowledge if they ask questions you can't answer.
If you're a kinesthetic learner, you may want to invest in some small fidget tools to play with in class, write out the key concepts you hear in a lecture or read from your textbooks to commit them to memory, or pace as you review your material. You could even create certain body movements to relate to the concepts you're trying to remember for easier recollection later.
If you're a visual learner, you may want to consider color-coding your notes, creating flashcards, watching videos, or sketching/drawing out the various concepts to help you remember their relation later.
There are so many great study tips online, depending on how you prefer to learn. Do what feels right to you and, when you find your preferred learning technique, refine it to work best for you.
Karin P.
Lecturer, Academic Advisor, Career Coach
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Göttingen, Lower Saxony, Germany
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Karin’s Answer
Hi Abi,
It's great to hear that you are doing so well in school. If you all (you, teachers, parents) agree that you can skip a grade or two, that's great. I wouldn't worry about the academics. But keep in mind that it can be socially difficult to always be the youngest, the kid. Discuss with your parents and guidance counselor how to make sure you can socially-emotionally develop appropriately and fit in with your age group as well as your class community.
I would recommend that in the future you take on some extra classes/activities in whatever interests you and brings you joy. That could be classes at your local community college. It could be a computer club. Or music school or art. Or get involved with an animal rescue or an environmental group. It should be fun but also a learning opportunity and/or a volunteer activity.
I hope this helps! All the best to you!
KP
It's great to hear that you are doing so well in school. If you all (you, teachers, parents) agree that you can skip a grade or two, that's great. I wouldn't worry about the academics. But keep in mind that it can be socially difficult to always be the youngest, the kid. Discuss with your parents and guidance counselor how to make sure you can socially-emotionally develop appropriately and fit in with your age group as well as your class community.
I would recommend that in the future you take on some extra classes/activities in whatever interests you and brings you joy. That could be classes at your local community college. It could be a computer club. Or music school or art. Or get involved with an animal rescue or an environmental group. It should be fun but also a learning opportunity and/or a volunteer activity.
I hope this helps! All the best to you!
KP
Michelle M.
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Michelle’s Answer
Hello, Abi !
It is so wonderful to know that you may be a gifted student and have been receiving lots of positive feedback on it while being in the 5th grade ! The study skills that you are developing now will be used when you are in high school, only there's more work in high school than in primary school. You seem to have things pretty much handled and you will also have success in your future years of school. Just be consistent with how you're studying now and you will adapt beautifully to High School.
The Jersey City School District has their own individual guidelines and process to advance students up one or two grades. There is some general information that you may find useful if you feel ready for it as well as the feedback you are receiving from teachers at your current school. So there are two basic ways, in general, in New Jersey, that this can happen. One is, after teachers and Administration meet they decide you should be advanced and for how many grades, so you'd be selected for it initiated by staff. The other way is that the student (you) discusses it with your parent who writes a letter to administration at your school requesting grade advancement, staff there meet among themselves and also meet with your parents to decide to move you up a grade or two and then if decided yes, the process begins.
For grade advancement, some of the Jersey City schools may require you to take a test as a final way to assess your readiness to skip a grade or two. All the schools do it differently, however, so if you are serious or curious about this, you can ask a teacher what exactly is the process at your school.
Skipping a grade may very well lead to you getting good grades and developing more advanced academic skills. The work may seem more interesting to you instead of the ease making it seem boring if you are naturally gifted. There are many benefits to advancing grades in primary school so it's worth having a discussion about it with a teacher or your school counselor.
The one thing that you can rest assured about is that you have no need to be concerned with High School now. You most likely will always do well and achieve much progress. Take things a step at a time and focus on your classes that you have now. You most likely can be assessed to skip 6th grade or 6th and 7th grade, but your school staff and parents will be making the suggestions and it will depend on how well you test if they test you for advancement.
Did you know that, annually, approximately 84,000 U.S. elementary school students get the go ahead to skip a grade, so you can definitely be part of that if you really want to. Discuss it with your parents, too, because they will have a huge say in the matter along with your school staff.
So, try not to think about high school just yet. Enjoy your current grade and school and follow up on what your school needs in order to advance you a grade. I hope this is helpful and wish you all the best! Keep up the good work !
It is so wonderful to know that you may be a gifted student and have been receiving lots of positive feedback on it while being in the 5th grade ! The study skills that you are developing now will be used when you are in high school, only there's more work in high school than in primary school. You seem to have things pretty much handled and you will also have success in your future years of school. Just be consistent with how you're studying now and you will adapt beautifully to High School.
The Jersey City School District has their own individual guidelines and process to advance students up one or two grades. There is some general information that you may find useful if you feel ready for it as well as the feedback you are receiving from teachers at your current school. So there are two basic ways, in general, in New Jersey, that this can happen. One is, after teachers and Administration meet they decide you should be advanced and for how many grades, so you'd be selected for it initiated by staff. The other way is that the student (you) discusses it with your parent who writes a letter to administration at your school requesting grade advancement, staff there meet among themselves and also meet with your parents to decide to move you up a grade or two and then if decided yes, the process begins.
For grade advancement, some of the Jersey City schools may require you to take a test as a final way to assess your readiness to skip a grade or two. All the schools do it differently, however, so if you are serious or curious about this, you can ask a teacher what exactly is the process at your school.
Skipping a grade may very well lead to you getting good grades and developing more advanced academic skills. The work may seem more interesting to you instead of the ease making it seem boring if you are naturally gifted. There are many benefits to advancing grades in primary school so it's worth having a discussion about it with a teacher or your school counselor.
The one thing that you can rest assured about is that you have no need to be concerned with High School now. You most likely will always do well and achieve much progress. Take things a step at a time and focus on your classes that you have now. You most likely can be assessed to skip 6th grade or 6th and 7th grade, but your school staff and parents will be making the suggestions and it will depend on how well you test if they test you for advancement.
Did you know that, annually, approximately 84,000 U.S. elementary school students get the go ahead to skip a grade, so you can definitely be part of that if you really want to. Discuss it with your parents, too, because they will have a huge say in the matter along with your school staff.
So, try not to think about high school just yet. Enjoy your current grade and school and follow up on what your school needs in order to advance you a grade. I hope this is helpful and wish you all the best! Keep up the good work !