Q&A for How to Get Better Grades in High School

Pay attention in class and take notes. When you write something down it helps you remember it. Go over your notes three times a week for 10-15 minutes, and right before you go to bed on the night before a test.

Make a timetable for your studies/homework after school and stick to it. Study every day. Give yourself rewards for getting things done. As you see your grades improving, you'll be inspired to keep at it.

Think about how much better you would feel about yourself if you got good grades. You'd feel pride and a sense of accomplishment, and that's a nice feeling. Also, think about how great it would make your parents feel. They might even see how responsible you're being about your grades and expand some of your privileges. Or maybe you have a teacher or a classmate you want to prove something to, someone who doesn't respect you or doesn't know how smart you are. That can be great motivation as well.

Carbs and proteins should be included. Foods like eggs, toast with avocado, oatmeal, and Greek yogurt are good options.

Start reading as much as you can. Novels, news stories, textbooks, everything will help you understand how to formulate better sentences. You can also ask someone to trust to proofread your own writings and go over them with you.

It's really up to you and what you like/what fits your schedule.

Try to exercise for at least 5 minutes. Jumping and stretching can help, and so can drinking a caffeinated beverage, but make sure you don't do anything that's going to keep you up all night.

This could be because you don't find the subject interesting, or you're not getting enough sleep. If you aren't diagnosed with ADHD or other learning disability, you should try getting help from a tutor or simply explaining to your teachers what is going on. If the teacher is aware of your struggle, they may be able to help.

It depends on the issue you're having. If you don't have enough time to sleep, you need to take a look at your schedule and figure out how you can reorganize things to get more sleep. This may mean dropping some extracurricular activities, or talking to your teachers and counselors about proper time management skills. If you have insomnia, you may want to look into establishing a good bedtime routine , and possibly taking melatonin. If nothing works, talk to your doctor about your options.

First, analyze what it is you're doing to study after class, as well as during class. Try to determine what's working and what isn't. Reviewing your notes all the time is really essential. Try just reading over your notes and then quizzing yourself. Then study further the things you didn't remember as clearly or easily. Do this every day with every subject. Spend more time on the things you're struggling with, and ask your teachers for extra help if you need it. If you feel like nothing about your study style is working, talk to a guidance counselor for some good tips. Use the tips in this article too!

Ask for extra credit assignments, or if you've gotten poor grades on any assignments or tests, ask if you can redo them.

Doing the work assignments every time and answering all the questions can bump your B grade to an A.