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Productivity



1. Adopt a positive mental attitude:

When you’re frequently receiving lower grades than you’d hoped for, you may start to feel depressed or defeated, and feel like giving up. The first step on the road to improving your grades is to turn this negativity on its head. You need to be positive about the situation if you’re to stand a chance of improving it.


2. Participate in Class

Whether it’s answering a question, asking a question, participating actively in group work, or otherwise being involved in the classroom, participation in class is a great way to master the material and show your teacher that you’re trying hard.


3. Work out where you’re falling short

You need to work out which areas need targeting before you can draw up a plan of action, so the next step is to figure out the areas in which you’re underperforming, and why?


4. Take Good Notes in Class

Learning to take notes may be something you need to undertake on your own, but it’s absolutely crucial to getting better grades. Not everyone takes notes the same way. Some students find it helpful to write long-hand, while others record lectures and take notes later, when they can pause. In general, though, it’s best not to write down everything the teacher says. Rather, truly good note-takers digest what’s important and write down just the key facts.


5. Find the right learning style for you

We’re all different, and each of us has our own way of studying that works best for us and produces the best results. Perhaps you just haven’t found your most effective studying style yet. If you’ve been trying to work on your own, for example, you might find it easier to work with a friend or two, so that you have someone else there to motivate you.


6. Don’t Hesitate to Ask for Help

Whether you’re trying to understand your test scores, essay comments, homework assignments, or class involvement, setting up a time to talk to your teacher out of class is always a good use of your time. They don’t want to give you bad grades; they want to help you learn the material. It’s why they teach!


7. Keep Yourself Motivated

Staying focused on schoolwork isn’t always easy. Things come up in and outside of school that take away from your focus, and it’s easy to give into procrastination when you have a lot on your plate, a situation you’re sure to encounter at some point. The important thing is that you are striving toward your best academic performance by doing as much of this as you can.


Some points to consider before applying for university.

by Iffath Mazoomy


University is probably one of the most biggest and important stages in life. Often we go to college with no idea on how to apply or what to apply for. If you are blessed by Allah to have an older sibling then Alhamdulillah they can guide you to some extent.


However some of us still have no clue on anything about university. So here are some tips.


 1.In year 11 have a rough idea on what career you want to achieve. This would help you choose your a level subjects that are needed.


2.Research thoroughly. This might seem obvious but it’s a step a lot of people miss out on. There are various websites to help with this one, of the most popular being ucas (available without an account) which outline what the career is about and what uni courses are needed.


3.Once you know what courses are needed, search what is needed, such as certain A-level grades. Often some courses like medicine require some tests such as the UCAT or BMAT taken before applying.


4.Check university sites for your course. The university will outline what is needed from you in order to do the course that you want. Remember some universities won’t have all courses, so make sure you check them.


5.If you know anyone who is taking the course you want to take, please ask them for support. Have conversations, ask questions. Don’t just settle on what you read online, get the practical aspect as well.


6.Some courses require experience, whether it’s volunteering or work experience, find out where you can do this or if there’s anyone in the community who can help.


7.Make sure it’s a course that YOU want to do. It’s easy to fall into the trap that you must choose a pathway that other people want you to. When this occurs talk to your parents, teachers and people who are doing the course you are thinking of.


Remember, don’t be afraid to ask for help and support. There are people here who won’t hesitate to answer your questions and give you the appropriate guidance. With that being said keep a positive mindset, never feel discouraged or feel the ‘I can’ts’ because you can. And InshaAllah, Allah will bless us with the best.




Genius Ways to Make Your University Application Stand Out



1.Research your course


2.Go for Uni Open Days


3.Read challenging books about your chosen subject


4.Speak to your teachers and open a club at school relating to your field


5.Find online competitions and take part.


6.Volunteer


7.Get course-related work experience


8.Get an award eg: Dofe/ NCS


9.Improve your grades


10.Believe in yourself