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How To Become An "A" Student in 2022

Whether you were struggling last year or not, becoming an "A" student or maintaining an "A" average is a goal that every student should have. Grades are very important, but even more, so is understanding the concepts. Here are some ways to become an "A" student this school year. Organizational Skills  Being organized is an essential skill to have if you want to be an "A" student. This means you have to become very familiar with to-do lists and planners. Have a folder with sections for each subjec t that you do so that you can easily and effectively file handouts, worksheets, notes and test papers.  Studying : As it relates to studying, create a list with the topics or points that you wish to study based on the time that you have to study. However, be realistic with what you can achieve in each study session. There are also various study techniques that you can make use of!  Homework : When it comes to homework, be sure to create a list of your h

Geography Careers

Geography is a wide subject that covers a variety of topics. As a result, the subject is separated in Branches and then further into sub-branches. These are explored in the post  Introduction to Geography . It should be noted that each sub-branch can become a career of its own. For example, The study of volcanoes is called Volcanology and the person who studies volcanoes is a Volcanologist . You will realize that there are several sub-branches that can easily give you the name of the associated career. Due to the expansive nature of Geography, there are several jobs that require the knowledge of Geography. Some of these jobs as well as what they do are listed below. - Geography Teacher A person who is trained to impart knowledge about Geography to others. - Town Planner A person who males detailed arrangements for the building and development of a town. - Meteorologist A person who studies the conditions of the atmosphere that causes the weather. - Architect A per

How to transition from Primary school to High School after PEP- 7 tips to help.

“Life is a series of natural and spontaneous changes. Don't resist them; that only creates sorrow. Let reality be reality. Let things flow naturally forward in whatever way they like.”  ―  Lao Tzu Change is always difficult because it encompasses something new, something different and it is natural to be fearful of the unknown. The transition from Primary to High School can be scary and exciting all at the same time. During this time where things are unpredictable with Coronavirus and the education system, it is important make the transition as easy as possible. This post includes 7 tips that can help you transition from Primary to High School. One tip for each day of the week😉     1. Find an online summer school to attend If your new school has a summer program,  ensure that you attend. It's not a waste of time or money. Firstly, it helps with the simplest things that can cause the biggest problems.  Though this may be online, you may get a virtual tour of the

5 Fun things to do in Summer to help you prepare for the next school year.

5 Fun things to do in Summer to help you prepare for the next school year. 1. Read                               Read anything, books, magazines, novels, blogs among other things.  Reading will keep your brain active during the summer break . It would also be a good idea to read your literature books before school actually starts. That way, you will be ahead of the class and you will have a clearer understanding of the concepts when you re-read in class. 2. Relax The point of the break from school is to allow you to recharge and renew your energy in preparation for the new school year. Relax and allow your body to rejuvenate. Sleep in for an extra hour or 3 :-) , stay in your pajamas all day or just go to beach all day. There are several relaxing activities that can be done at home all by yourself. If you would like some ideas let me know in the comments below. 3. Enter competitions Summer has a lot of competitions aimed at keeping young people active and out of

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