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
Here is a list of the most important Task Words and their Meanings
Analyze: Break into separate parts and discuss, examine, or interpret each part.
Explain: Make an idea clear. Show logically how a concept is developed. Give the reasons for an event.
Compare: Examine two or more things. Identify similarities and differences.
Illustrate: Give concrete examples. Explain clearly by using comparisons or examples.
Contrast: Show differences. Set in opposition.
Interpret: Comment upon, give examples, describe relationships. Explain the meaning. Describe, then evaluate.
Criticize: Make judgements. Evaluate comparative worth. Criticism often involves analysis.
Outline: Describe main ideas, characteristics, or events.
Define: Give the meaning; usually a meaning specific to the course or subject. Determine the precise limits of the term to be defined. Explain the exact meaning. Definitions are usually
short.
Prove: Support with facts (especially facts presented in class or in the test.)
Describe: Give a detailed account. List characteristics, qualities, and parts.
Relate: Show the connections between ideas or events. Provide a larger context.
Discuss: Consider and debate or argue the pros and cons of an issue. Write about and conflict. Compare and contrast.
State: Explain precisely.
Summarize: Give a brief, condensed account. Include conclusions. Avoid unnecessary details.
Enumerate: List several ideas, aspects, events, things, qualities, reasons, etc.
Trace: Show the order of events or progress of a subject or event.
Evaluate: Give your opinion or cite the opinion of an expert. Include evidence to
support the evaluation.
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