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Can you be smart and still get bad grades?
In some cases, when students aren’t challenged enough by the material it can actually lead to poor grades. If your child isn’t being challenged enough, he or she may find class boring. Many smart students also tend to be perfectionists who always want to perform their best.
How do I keep my grades up?
Watch this video about habits of highly successful students.
- Motivate yourself.
- Listen and participate in class.
- Take thorough notes during a class.
- Do not hesitate to ask for help.
- Stay focused during your homework.
- Take a 15-minute break after each 45 minutes of studying.
- Consider studying together with your fellow students.
Why can’t I get good grades on tests?
Achieving good grades takes time and effort. Many students struggle with poor grades on tests because they simply didn’t take the time to properly prepare. The underlying problem here is usually poor time management skills.
Why is my child getting bad grades?
Bad grades aren’t always because your child doesn’t understand the material. In some cases, when students aren’t challenged enough by the material it can actually lead to poor grades. If your child isn’t being challenged enough, he or she may find class boring.
Should you reward students for getting good grades?
Research tells us that rewarding for grades doesn’t work because it’s too long-term and students lose steam pretty quickly. Students also need to feel an intrinsic motivation for studying, and providing external rewards tends to extinguish their internal drive (especially when they encounter difficulty).
Why do smart students get bad grades?
Many smart students also tend to be perfectionists who always want to perform their best. But putting so much pressure on themselves can lead to stress and low self-confidence. As a result, they may participate less in class and procrastinate when it comes to completing assignments—a recipe for more stress, less time, and lower grades.