Honesty 9-10

What Is Honesty?

• Honesty is telling the truth.
• Honesty is straightforward conduct.
• Honesty is being sincere, truthful, trustworthy, honorable, fair, genuine, and loyal with integrity.

You are being honest when you...

• Do you own homework
• Tell a friend the truth
• Explain the real reason you didn't turn in your homework
• keep your eyes on your own paper
• Clean up your room after making a promise
• Give the cashier the extra money she gave you by mistake
• Write a report in your own words instead of copying
• Admit you made the mistake
• Keep a friend's secret
• Turn in a wallet full of money that you found

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Cool Under Pressure 6-10

Very few students enjoy taking tests. Yet functioning well under pressure is crucial to your future success. try thinking of the pressure of testing as practice for the work world's own explosive situations. You could someday find yourself meeting tight deadlines, speaking with irate customers, wielding a scalpel or handling dangerous chemicals.
The best ways to curtail pressure and to even eliminate it is to prepare. Applying the motto "Be Prepared" holds true first time and every time. Prepare for that test, and you won't worry about it. Preparation generates energy and enthusiasm; therefore, prepare and your coolness under pressure is sure to abound.
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Its Online, But Is It On Target? (Part 3)

DOT-WHAT?
LOOKING AT THE SITE'S ADDRESS. WHAT FOLLOWS THE DOT?

• DOT-MIL is used by sites that are part of the military.
• DOT-edu usually indicates a university website. while it's published research is generally considered very trustworthy, anyone associated with the university, whether a world-renowned scholar on a freshman, can be given space on its server. professors sometimes put student course work up on the web, but that doesn't mean they're vouching for the information's accuracy.

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SUMMARY: Tony Farmer

SUMMARY: well, tony farmer, was a professional basketball player, that chose the wrong by committing a crime!! he kidnapped his ex girlfriend at the time that they were seperated </3 he deeply missed her but she did not feel the same about him so therefore, since he couldnt have her, nobody could so he decided to kidnap her forever in order for them to be together. Therefore, he got sentenced to 3 years in prison.

REFLECTION: i do believe that he deserved that amount of time, maybe at least a couple years more inside jail to get over her hahahahaha :D but nope only 3 little years. he did deserve it for choosing the wrong :/ his choice, his problem.

Student Success Statement

"if it is not right, do not do it; if it is not true, do not say it." -Marcus Aurelius

REFLECTION: I agree with this statement because it is true that if you are doing something wrong, or about to, DON'T DO IT!!! But if you are thinking about doing something that is correct and right, then go ahead and do it!!! Also, if you are about to say something that is like vulgar language or any other type of disgusting thing, DO NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOT SAY IT!!! Unless, it is something appropriate to say then say it! CTR!!!

The Power Of Study Groups (Part 3)

The power of Study Groups (Part 3)

Guidelines for Getting a Group Together :Here are some guidelines for creating and running a study group: How many? Create a group of four to six people. In a larger group, it’s easy for someone to get left out and smaller groups can easily get off track.

Who? Pick classmates who seem to share your interest in doing well academically. Look for people who stay alert in class, take notes, ask questions and response to the teacher’s questions. Include someone who understand the material better than you and can explain the concepts and someone who doesn’t understand it as well to whom you can explain the material.

Where? Hold study group session in a place that is free of distractions and that has room to spread out books and notes. . How long? Meet for no more than two to three hours at a time. an hour you’re likely to stay on task.

When? Try to meet regularly on the same day and time each week. Treating the study session as you would other activities helps you to keep to a schedule and ensures that everyone attends.

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The Power Of Study Groups (Part 1)

The Power Of Study Groups (Part 1)

Working Together Helps Everyone: You may have noticed that when you’re explaining something you’ve learned to a friend, you being to understand it better yourself. This happens because, when you explain an idea, you need to think more deeply about it.

The same principle makes study groups useful. Studying with others in a small group is helpful because you:

Ø Think out loud

Ø Share ideas

Ø Learn from one another

In an effective study group, you and other students hash out the lesson materials together—explaining concepts, arguing about them, figuring out why one person’s answer differs from another’s—and in the process, you most likely learn more than you would have studying by yourself.

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"Walk The Talk" Reflection

SUMMARY: I really liked this video because there was no talking involved at all it was all only words that we had to read and i enjoyed it because we talked about being loyal, kind, honest and etc. but then at the end it had a quote that was stated by a man who said that if we all just quiet down, and listen to the little voice inside us, that that little voice is telling us to choose the right.

REFLECTION: i believe that this video is true because it is all about how we should choose the right and be loyal, faithful, respectful, etc and it is true that we should do that in order to get to the right path and the right place.

Student Success Statement

SSS: "nobody ever did, or ever will, escape the consequences of his choices."  -Albert A. Montapert

REFLECTION: i agree with this statement because if you choose the right, then you will be in good consequences and not bad or ferrocious consequences like those other ones that choose the wrong because those that choose the wrong suffer so many baaaaaaaaad consequences. CTR!!!

How to Take on College Studying (Part 3)

How To Take on College Studying (Part 3)

How To Take on College Studying (Part 3)

Do the reading: You need to do more than just read the chapters you are assigned—you’re expected to understand them thoroughly. Here are some tips:

  Don’t skim. Read all material carefully.

  Break up difficult assignments into sections you can digest—chapters, subsections or even paragraphs.

  Look up any words that you don’t understand.

  Pause to think about whether you understand  the material; ask questions in class about anything that is unclear.

  Take notes instead of highlighting—this makes you think through and rephrase the key points.

  Create a summary sheet of what you learned from each assignment you read.

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How To Take On College Studying

How to take on college studying

Develop Good Study Habits:

In college, you’ll need to build on the study skills that you learned in high school. The demands of a college class are probably more rigorous than those you are used to. You can succeed by knowing what to expect and how to handle it. Think of college as a full-time job, in which you spend 40 hours a week on class, labs, study groups and doing homework.

Being organized and using your time well are essential. Learn more about time management, and use the guidelines below to develop your study skills.

Decide When to Study

Work out about how many hours you need to study every day. Then make a schedule.

Ø         Figure out what6 blocks of time you have available throughout the day, in the evenings and on the weekends.

Ø         Consider what time of day you are most alert—there are morning people and night owls—and try to schedule your studying accordingly.

Ø         Think about whether you do better studying for a few hours at a time or sitting down for marathon sessions.

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Student Success Statement

SSS: "choosing the right is always the right thing to do." Alex Linares

REFLECTION: i agree with this statement because you should always choose the right under any circumstances no matter what because you will always have to choose the right when the time for choosing the wrong comes along in your path.

EXAMPLE: lets say you have an exam the next day, on a monday, and your friends invite you to a party. but most likely like a little kick back. therefore you say well its just a kick back so i will attend. then you go and you come back very very late and werent able to study. so therefore you fail the test the following day. CTR

Student Success Statement

SSS: " its better to be alone than to be in bad company."              -Anon

REFLECTION: i believe that what this statement is stating is true because id rather be surrounded by people that choose the right than to be surrounded by people that choose the wrong because at least you know that youll be safe witht those that choose the right, than with those that choose the wrong.

EXAMPLE: an example is when your friends ask you to go with them to the theatres instead of studying but you have another group of friends that want to go with you to the library to study for the test the following day, so you CTR and go with those to the library and later find out that those who went to the theatres had a car crash for drinking and driving. CTR!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

10 Time Management Tips for Students

10 Time Management Tips for Students

Organizing your life:

Managing your time well is important element of success—especially if you’re a student. If you set priorities that fit your needs and lifestyle, you’ll have a better chance of achieving your goals.; here are some tips for taking control of your time and organizing your life.

Tip 1: Make a To-Do List Everyday

Put things that are most important at the top and do them first. And don’t forget to reward yourself for your accomplishments.

Tip 2: use spare minutes wisely.

When you’re commuting on the bus or train, use the time to get some reading done.

Tip 3: It’s Okay To Say No

If your friends asks you to go to a movie on a Thursday night and you have an exam the next morning, realize that it’s okay to say no. keep your short- and- long-term priorities in mind.

Tip 4: find the right time.

You’ll work more efficiently if you figure out when you do your best work. For example, if your brain handles math better in the afternoon, don’t wait to do it until late at night.

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7 Habits of Highly Successful Teens (Habit 5)

7 Habits of Highly Successful Teens (Habit 5)

 

7 Habits of Highly Successful Teens (Habit 5)

Habit 5: Seek First to Understand, and  then to be Understood

Because most people don’t listen very well, one of the great frustrations in life is that many don’t feel understood. This habit will ensure your teen learns the most important communication sill there is: active listening.

Why is this habit the key to communication? It’s because the deepest need of the human heart is to be understood. Everyone wants to be respected and valued for who they are—a unique, one-of-a-kind, never-to-be-cloned individual. People won’t expose their soft middles unless they feel genuine love and understanding. Once they feel it, however, they will tell you more than you may want to hear. People don’t care how much you know until they know how much you care.

Listen with your eyes, heart and ears. 7 percent of communication is contained in the words we use. The rest comes from body language (53 percent) and how we say words, or the tone feeling reflected in our voice (40 percent). Most people are eager to talk and had rather talk and listen. We have one mouth and two ears. This means we should listen twice as much as we talk. We actually learn more while listening rather than we talk. Learn to listen and listen to learn.

Listen, really listen, for understanding. Seek first to understand, and then to be understood--- listen.

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7 Habits of Highly Successful Habits Habit 3

7 Habits of Highly Successful Habits

Habit 3

Habit 3: Put First Things First

Important or not important, urgent or not urgent. Let’s look at the four quadrants of time management.

Quadrant 1: things that are important and urgent

Quadrant 2: things that important but not urgent

Quadrant 3: things that are not important but are urgent

Quadrant 4: things that are not important and not urgent

1.  Important & urgent	2.  Important but not urgent
3.  Not important but are urgent	4.  Not important and not urgent

Quadrant 2 is the ideal place to spend our time, doing things that are important but not urgent. Here’s where priorities come into play. The results for living Quadrant 2 are:

1.  Control of your life

2.  Balance

3.  High performance

So, in what quadrant are you spending most of your time? the key is to shift as much time as possible into Quadrant 2 and this is accomplished by planning. Spend more time planning and incorporating the most important things first, things that matter most. Keep your eyes on the prize and reach for it.

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Profile Of A Successful Student (Part 2)

Profile of a Successful Student

 (Part 2)

Work together. There are a number of ways that you can ensure you get the most out of your educational experience. First, participate fully. Engage regularly in the discussions and be willing to share your personal, professional and educational experiences. You can get to know your classmates through the dialogue that is created in a course environment-sometimes even better than in a face-to-face class. He/she is still your instructor and will be there to guide and assist you as needed.

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Profile Of A Successful Student Part 1

Profile of a Successful Student

Part 1

A successful student…

Takes responsibility for his/her own learning.

Online learning can be a powerful, stimulating, engaging experience for the student who can work and think independently. However, since most-if not all-of the learning takes place on your own time, you will not have the kind of direct supervision you would in a classroom. All education comes down to what you’re willing to invest in the experience-this is particularly true in the online environment. Commitment, self-discipline and self-motivation are all the key qualities to ensuring success in an online course! While some courses contain modules that include videos or other activities, all of them require significant amounts of reading. And nearly all of your communication with your classmates and your instructor will be in writing. If these are weak areas for you, you will want to address those issues prior to enrolling or while enrolled in an online course. The PSU Writing Center is available to assist you… is willing to be a member of a learning community.

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Student Success Statement

SSS: "it is our duty to concentrate all our influence to make popular that which is sound and good, and (to make) unpopular that which is unsound (and not good)."   - Joseph Smith




REFLECTION: i believe that this statement is true because if we want a good sound, we will have to choose the right but if we want a bad sound, (which i'm pretty sure no one wants), we will have to choose the wrong. CTR!!!

EXAMPLE: for example, there are two boys in mr.haymore's class... one who is choosing the wrong and one who is choosing the right. one of the boys decides to go on the internet and play some games while mr.haymore is giving a lecture not being aware of what the boy is doing. the other boy turns to him and tells him that it is TOM time and to get out of the internet and the other boy refuses too. so in that case, the boy raises his hand and tells mr.haymore that he is using the computer... mr.haymore comes over and tells the boy to log off and sit on the bench. then afterclass mr.haymore thanks the boy and when he leaves the class, a group of guys comes up to him and asks, " why did you snitch on him?" and the boy said, "i didnt not snitch... the boy was choosing the wrong, so i decided to choose the right."

Successful Students 9

Successful Students

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9. … don’t cram for exams. Successful students know that divided periods of study are more effective than cram sessions, and they practice it.

If there is one thing that study skills specialists agree on, it is that distributed study is better than massed, late-night, last-ditch efforts known as cramming. You’ll learn more, remember more, and earn a higher grade by studying in four, one hour-a-night sessions for Friday’s exam than studying for four hours straight on Thursday night. Yet, so many students fail to learn this lesson and end up repeating over and over again until it becomes a wasteful habit. Not too clever, huh?

When you cram, you are taking the shortcut, and shortcuts never produce any real worthwhile results. Also, when you take shortcuts, you feel rather rotten knowing that you could have done better but didn’t. Plus cramming for a test or project doesn’t help you academically, so why even do it. Plan ahead, prepare ahead. Give yourself plenty of days and weeks to prepare for upcoming accountability opportunities.

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