Grades Feedback
by Ron Kurtus
Readers have sent in a total of 604 comments and questions on Grades issues. They are listed according to date.
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Title |
Topic |
Country |
| Suggested resource | Resources | USA |
| Wants to pass a tough class | Avoid Failing | USA |
| Hope you get an "A" | Purpose of Homework | USA |
| Son is struggling with numbers in school | Reasons Students Get Poor Grades | South Africa |
| Permission for research | Reasons Students Get Poor Grades | Philippines |
| How to study | General | Nigeria |
| Wants an overview of health for essay | Health | Nigeria |
| Work hard but getting poor grades | General | USA |
| Motivations for good grades | Reasons to Seek Good Grades | USA |
| How can I do well in my exams? | General | Ghana |
| University entry test practice | Practice for Tests | Pakistan |
| Wants to get an "A" in nine final exams | General | USA |
| Wants to pass the fifth grade | General | USA |
| Doing research on student failures | Reasons Students Get Poor Grades | Namibia |
| How to get my worst grade up | Purpose of Tricks for Good Grades | Lesotho |
Resources
Suggested resource
November 10, 2020
Question
Every student needs the right study skills to succeed in school. So why does it seem that so many students lack the basic skills needed to study effectively? Even with dozens of "comprehensive" guides, I frequently find myself responding to common challenges from our students. In response to the most common bits of advice we end up sharing, we compiled this basics guide: https://www.premiernursingacademy.org/resources/study-skills
How to Study: A Guide for College and Adult Learners provides 7 of the most critical tips for studying, along with practical applications for each piece of advice. This guide differs from others in its brevity. We've found that most students simply need reminders of what they already know, so that's what we've created -- a simple guide to help students get back on track and remember the skills and resources available to them.
I think that there are many more students that can benefit from a basics guide like this. Please let me know if you can help make this information more accessible to your online community by sharing the link above on your Good Grades Resources web page
Thank you,
Myla Valencia
Marketing & Communications Coordinator
PremierNursingAcademy.org
Myla - USA (29724)
Answer
Thanks for the resource. I added a link at: Grades Resources.
Best wishes for success in your work.
Avoid Failing
Wants to pass a tough class
October 21, 2019
Question
I need help! I am 68-years-old and for some unknown reason decide to go back to the university and a Post-Master’s degree in Geriatrics and one of the courses is Advance Practice Pharmacotherapeutics. I am struggling - there is so much material and very difficult. I need an 80 yo pass the course and at te moment I have a 75.2 average. How can I better study and retain the material? Please help!
Marlene - USA (29229)
Answer
Congratulations on going back to school and seeking an advanced degree, especially in something like Advance Practice Pharmacotherapeutics. It can be tough for young students as well as those who are older like yourself.
It is good that you are looking around for some help in getting through the class.
Certainly, you need to take notes in class and to organize your work and time. Setting aside a certain amount of time to study with no interruptions can help.
Also not that teachers of give hints about what is important and will be in the tests.
If you can, try to get some pointers from your professor about things you are having trouble understanding. Perhaps seek a mentor or some assistance.
Showing that you really want to do well in the class can help.
Best wishes for success in learning the material and in getting a passing grade in this class.
Purpose of Homework
Hope you get an "A"
October 4, 2019
Question
WOw, I hope this throws my teacher off. I'm using this as an essay subject.
Najai - USA (29208)
Answer
I hope you get an "A" in your essay.
Reasons Students Get Poor Grades
Son is struggling with numbers in school
May 3, 2019
Question
my son is doing grade 2 he is eighty years old he is olways strugling to pass at school am worried about it he is not good in counting numbers
Phelelani - South Africa (29024)
Answer
It is good that you are helping and giving him encouragement.
You might let him try out Counting Games for Kids on your computer. The practice can be fun for him and get him more interested in the subject. There are other similar websites to help young students practice.
I hope this helps. Best wishes for your son's success in school.
Reasons Students Get Poor Grades
Permission for research
November 10, 2018
Question
Good morning;
I will ask permission to the author for my research as my RRL
Who is the author of this?
I hope this message, will be reply
faisal - Philippines (28784)
Answer
You have permission to cite this material provided you include a link to the page.
The author is Ron Kurtus.
Best wishes for success in your research project.
General
How to study
September 11, 2017
Question
how to study
Patrick - Nigeria (28227)
Answer
Your teacher will usually give you instructions of what to study. How to study means you read the material and try to understand it. Also, it is a good idea to take notes during class to use as a reference when you study, as well as when you take a test.
See Taking Notes in Class, as well as other lessons in the Good Grades section.
Health
Wants an overview of health for essay
February 22, 2017
Question
Write on the overview of health
Dorathy - Nigeria (27901)
Answer
See What is Physical Health? to get some ideas for your essay.
General
Work hard but getting poor grades
February 1, 2017
Question
I always work hard in school but I have a d- in math an f in science and a c- in geography I'm in 6th grade and I work a hard a a do in ela and I have an A+ in the why am I having a harder time in the rest of the claess
abby - USA (27853)
Answer
The fact that you are working hard and scored high in the English Language Arts (ELA) test means that you have the potential of being a top student. However, you must be doing something wrong to get the low grades.
Are you doing your homework? Are you good in taking tests? Some students know the material but are not good in taking tests. See Be Good at Taking Tests for some hints.
Also, you might ask your teachers if they can give you some pointers on how you can do better in their classes. It is not easy to do that, but you might get some good pointers. Also, it shows the teacher that you want to get better grades.
Look at some of the other Good Grades lessons for other ways to improve.
Best wishes on getting top grades. I know you can do it!
Reasons to Seek Good Grades
Motivations for good grades
January 20, 2017
Question
I understand that many students are motivated in their school work to make their parents happy or prevent them from being angry but this is entirely external motivation. Nothing about this is motivation from inside the student. Nothing about this is visionary and external motivation is not necessarily a useful skill to have is it relies entirely on environmental factors. For these, I don't believe you should promote this type of motivation.
Carter - USA (27816)
Answer
Reasons to Seek Good Grades not only states that one external motivation is to please the parents, but it also gives internal motivations of satisfaction from proving yourself and being able to get into college.
General
How can I do well in my exams?
November 27, 2016
Question
how can i get good grades in my exams?
cudjoe - Ghana (27508)
Answer
Of course, you need to understand the subject you are studying. It is good to take notes in class to help you study for the exam. Also, teachers often give hints on what will be on the tests, so you should be aware of that.
Read our lessons on preparing for tests and exams, starting with Be good at Taking Tests.
Best wishes in your studies and in taking exams. I am sure you will be successful.
Practice for Tests
University entry test practice
November 24, 2016
Question
Sir Plz Send Me Some MCQS .... That Can Help me in different universities enter Tests ... Please Sir .. I Will Waiting For your Respected Respose..
Abbas - Pakistan (27502)
Answer
We only have the short Mini-Quiz questions. You can use Entry Test Preparation to take some Chemistry MCQS.
Best wishes in successfully entering the university.
General
Wants to get an "A" in nine final exams
September 30, 2016
Question
Hello Sir
I will be writing my final exams in 3 months from now on. I have not been hard on studies so wanted to know my chances for acing all nine subjects. The exam will be my final year from high school.
I'm learning English as a second language hope you understand the grammar.
- USA (27338)
Answer
Do not get overconfident about being able get an "A" in all nine subjects. Even if you have been getting good grades in tests and homework in all subjects, you still need to "buckle down" and be well-prepared for the finals.
Look over your previous tests, homework, and note you have taken. You could even do some practice exams with your friends.
Be well-rested for the exams, and be sure that you will do your best.
Best wishes on getting a "A" in each exam. That will be something to celebrate.
General
Wants to pass the fifth grade
August 6, 2016
Question
HI I just wanted to know how can i pass the fifth grade how do i get A in class please,
serge - USA (27194)
Answer
The fact that you want to do well in school is the first big step. Set yourself a goal of passing and even getting an A in class. Writing that down so you can look at it is a good idea.
Paying attention in class and when you do your homework is important, especially with all the distractions of smart phones and texting. Set aside a time to do your homework with no distractions.
To get good grades, it is important to Be Good At Taking Tests.
finally, you might ask your teacher for tips on getting better grades in class. Often they can help.
Best wishes on becoming a top student. I know you have what it takes to succeed.
Reasons Students Get Poor Grades
Doing research on student failures
July 22, 2016
Question
I real learn a lot from you. I am a student doing research principles in VET, I am given a task to identify a problem with my classroom, and the problem is "High failure rate among in computer examination trainees". Will that be a researchable topic?
Paulus - Namibia (27162)
Answer
Are you trying to find the reasons for high failure rate, possible solutions for the problem, or comparing the failure rate in various groups of students?
It is important to be specific in stating your problem and what you want to achieve in your research.
With this study, you may be able to find some common elements among those who fail.
It sounds like an interesting subject to research. Best wishes for success in your research project.
Purpose of Tricks for Good Grades
How to get my worst grade up
June 10, 2016
Question
i need help on how to get my worst grade up..
tahleho - Lesotho (27067)
Answer
The fact that you want to improve indicates you have potential.
Consider why you have problems with that subject. Is it too hard to understand or some other reason?
You can go through our lessons on Getting Good Grades for some helpful ideas.
Also, ask your teacher for some ideas on how you can improve your grade in that subject. Often teachers are willing to help students who want to improve.
Best wishes on improving all your grades. I know you can do it.
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