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Mini-Quiz: Importance of Striving for Excellence

by Ron Kurtus (updated 28 February 2022)

Take this Mini-Quiz to check your understanding of the lesson material.

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1. Why isn't "good enough" good enough?

There isn't the satisfaction of doing your best

If it satisfies the requirements, it is good enough

You may end up with extra time on your hands

2. What does completing a tough assignment on time do for you?

It gets the "monkey off your back"

It gives you confidence in doing the same or better the next time

It is not a good idea, because then they will expect it

3. Suppose you did your best but the teacher criticizes your work?

Try to do better the next time, but also don't let the teacher drag you down

Tell the teacher he doesn't know what he is talking about

Realize that you aren't as good as you thought

If you got all three correct, you are on your way to becoming a Champion in Getting Good Grades. If you had problems, you had better look over the material again.

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Getting Good Grades

Mini-Quiz: Importance of Striving for Excellence

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Good Grades topics

• Overview of Getting Good Grades

Seeking good grades

• Reasons to Seek Good Grades
• Factors in Determining Your Grades
• Having Fun in School
• Reasons Students Get Poor Grades
• Avoid Getting Failing Grades
• Cheating to Get a Better Grade

Absorbing information

• Taking Notes in Class
• Using Graphical Outlines
• Texting During Class
• Learn From Observing Others
• Learn by Teaching Others

Dealing with teachers

• When the Teacher is a Jerk
• Getting a Good Teacher
• Class Participation Improves Your Grades

Doing your homework

• Purpose of Homework
• Zip Through Your Homework
• Getting Your Homework Done
• Doing Homework with Friends
• Plagiarism Can Lower Your Grade

Using important skills

• Special Homework Skills
• Reading Faster
• Writing Clearly
• Speak to Your Class with Confidence
• Researching Information

Knowing how to take tests

• Be Good at Taking Tests
• Practice Taking Tests
• Preparing to Take a Test
• Mental Process in Preparing for a Test
• Avoid Goofing Up Tests
• Preparing for the Final Exams

Problems in school

• Being Bullied Can Affect Your Grades
• Protecting Your Books from Thieves
• Characteristics of Hyperactive Students
• Harness Your Hyperactivity

Having champion attitudes

• Become a Champion Student
• Three Levels of a Champion Student
• Importance of Being Healthy
• Importance of Being Knowledgeable
• Importance of Striving for Excellence
• Importance of Being Valuable
• Importance of Good Character in School

Misc. tools

• Speech Writing Aid
• Why Learn a Foreign Language
• Educational Discount on Software

Also see

• Good Grades Survey Results
• Succeed with Good Character
• Succeed in Physical Science
• Succeed in Writing

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