I have a horrible report card. How can I get my grades up?

Now, this isn't the typical "D". It's the hardcore stuff:





Reading: D+


Math: D-


Science: F


Social Studies: F


Art: A


Home and Careers: B


Foreign Language: A+


Music: A


Language Arts: C+


Technology: B+





I don't want a tutor. Please help.

I have a horrible report card. How can I get my grades up?
Jacob, a tutor isn't the worst thing that can happen. Your report is very interesting because of the wide range of grades. It's hard to answer your question without really talking, but I do some counseling so let me give you some questions to ask yourself.





Why do you do well in art, music, technology, etc? Are there common elements to those classes? Do the teachers give the same types of tests? Do you do hands on projects? Do you like those classes? Is there a lot of reading? How much time to you spend studying for each class?





Then look at the courses you don't do as well in and ask the same questions. Do the teachers give the same types of tests? Do you do hands on projects? Do you like those classes? Is there a lot of reading? How much time to you spend studying for each class?





Now look for patterns in your answers. Everyone learns in different ways. For example, I am a visual learner. Courses with a lot of reading and theory, like economics and history are difficult for me. However, courses like math and computer were easier. Once, I found my pattern, I changed my study habits for my economics and history courses. I started making graphs, flowcharts, pictures, diagrams, etc. of the information in those classes. Now that the information was in a visual form, I was able to retain it better.





Some students learn better by reading. If that is the case, take the pictures, diagrams, charts, etc. Write the information out in long hand and study by reading the paragraphs.





If it is that the teacher gives a lot of information verbally, then try practicing your listening skills. Tape the evening news at night or a documentary. While you watch the program, try taking notes. Then play back the tape. Did you get the high points, would someone else reading yours notes know what the story was about? It can even help to have a friend, older sibling, parent look at the information. With practice, you do get better, I did.





Good-luck!
Reply:start studying.





























i,ve got 82% through this method.
Reply:Your grades depend on what you want to do with your life.A tutor for the subjects like maths isnt such a bad idea.Do you plan your time wisely?