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Showing posts with label accelerated learning educational services. Show all posts
Showing posts with label accelerated learning educational services. Show all posts
Wednesday, February 5, 2014
Black History Trivia & Facts #2
Black History Trivia & Facts
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Wednesday, May 22, 2013
The Best Summer Camp Ever!
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Thursday, January 3, 2013
How To Prevent Students From Failing Part II
12 Ways To Prevent Students From Failing Part II
(A Guide for Parents and Students)
By: Aquarius Cain
By: Aquarius Cain
1.
Communicate
With Teachers Regularly
It’s important to build a good relationship with teachers. Communicate with them weekly to make sure
that homework assignments were turned in on time, classwork is being completed,
etc. Ask for make-up work ahead of time
when you know absences will occur. Get
an advanced notice on major assignments and upcoming projects. Let them know that you are not a threat; you
just want to stay informed and are willing to assist in any way to ensure a fair
grade.
Schedule a conference with the teacher monthly to receive feedback on
student performance. DO NOT WAIT UNTIL
GRADE REPORTS ARE SENT HOME. By the time
grade reports are sent home, the damage may have already been done and you may
not be able to reverse the damage.
2.
Get
Organized
·
Organization is the key to success! To be
organized, first de-clutter lockers, back packs, and notebooks; sort through
the papers and separate them by subject. DON’T THROW ANYTHING
AWAY…YOU MAY NEED IT LATER!
·
Try to keep the notebook in a particular order
so that it’s easier to find things
·
Have a system to communicate between parents, students,
and teachers by having a: Home/School Communication Folder
·
Students remember more if they do homework in
the same place and same time each day! So, it’s important to have a workstation
and a study schedule.
Read this article to find out more about
how to stay organized: How
To Be Successful in School
3.
Understand
How You Learn
Students learn differently! However, many teachers do not teach
differently (that is, according to the way each student learns). Teaching to the multiple modes of learning is
called differentiated learning. The modes of learning are visual, auditory, or
kinesthetic.
Students should take a Learning Styles Assessment to determine exactly
how they learn:
·
Visual learners learn by reading and seeing
things written down or drawn into pictures.
·
Auditory learners learn by hearing and
discussing information.
·
Kinesthetic learners learn by practicing and
doing things over and over until they understand it.
After taking a Learning Styles
Assessment, use study techniques that will help you learn new information based
on your learning style.
4.
Know
When To Ask For Help
One of the easiest ways to prevent failure is to know when to ask for
help and to actually ask for help. Students should always raise their hand in
class and ask questions when they do not understand. It is important to understand that no
question is a stupid question and that there is probably someone else who
doesn’t understand and is waiting for someone to ask for an explanation. If not you, then who?
If students are afraid to ask questions in class then they should ask the
teacher after or in-between classes or schedule an appointment to get further
help. This is also where extra tutoring
with the teacher may be needed.
5.
Stay
Positive/Be Encouraged
To prevent failure, it is imperative to keep a positive attitude. “If you believe, you can achieve.” Even when things get tough, students should
continue to encourage themselves by using compliments and positive
mantras. Being surrounded by friends who
are encouraging and positive is a helpful way to stay positive and encouraged
as well.
Students should know and understand that they may not be successful at
everything and with every assignment, and that’s ok. Everyone fails eventually but it is important
to keep trying and to always do your best.
6.
Reward
Progress
As small goals are met, such as turning in all homework assignments this
week, celebrate those accomplishments.
Go and grab ice cream or rent a favorite movie. Rewards also help to keep students motivated
and encouraged. It is imperative to
reward small things just as much as major accomplishments. Some students may make all C’s and rewarding
them for consistency is good while making the next incentive greater if they
can make a B, for example.
Figure
out what works but don’t overdo it to the point where it backfires and students
begin to expect rewards for performance.
Friday, December 28, 2012
How To Prevent Students From Failing Part I
12 Steps To Prevent Students From Failing Part I
Tips for Students and Parents
By: Aquarius Cain
1.
Get a
Tutor
“An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure” (Benjamin Franklin). Waiting
until a student fails is the biggest mistake most people make. Most times the
excuse is, “I don’t want to waste money if they don’t need it and can get it on
their own.” If a student struggled, failed, or barely passed first semester,
chances are they will also struggle, fail or barely pass second semester. The reason being is that the material may not
get easier but more difficult.
Additionally, most of the concepts will build upon what was learned
first semester and if there wasn’t a full understanding of it then, it will be
difficult to understand the new material now.
We suggest having a personal tutor once a week to reinforce what was
learned in class and answer any questions that may not have been answered to
the student’s understanding from class.
Going to tutoring before or after school with the teacher is also a good
way to prevent from failing. Group tutoring or forming study groups are other
ways to master learning and to get better grades in school. Students studying
together is always an effective way to share information and learn from one
another.
Figure out which options work best but do not skimp on getting tutoring
even if things seem to be going ok initially.
Tutoring is a good investment with the ultimate return being SUCCESS!
2.
Monitor
homework
·
Write down homework assignments and due dates on
a homework checklist or in an agenda. A
homework checklist prevents you from forgetting about all of the assignments
and helps to keep track of what assignments are left to finish.
·
Make sure the instructions are understood as
well. Ask questions about the assignment
before leaving class for clarity. There’s
nothing worse than getting home to start working on homework only to realize
you have no clue what to do.
·
Get started on the homework assignments
immediately and do not wait until the last minute to get them done. If it will take several days to complete,
break the assignment up into chunks or sections and complete a few sections
each day until complete.
·
Check homework for completion and accuracy and
make necessary changes.
·
Check off the assignment on the homework
checklist as soon as it is completed.
·
Have a homework folder to place completed
assignments in so that you do not lose your work.
·
TURN THE ASSIGNMENT IN ON TIME! I cannot stress this enough. If you’re going to take the time to do the
work, why not get the full credit?
Most school systems have an online grading system where grades can be
tracked simply by logging in. Check
grades regularly (weekly) to monitor and make sure credit is given to
assignments that have been completed and turned in. Ask questions about grades that are low or
missing.
3.
Set a
Reasonable Schedule
Study time and homework time is necessary, especially for establishing
study habits. Assess student energy
levels and find a time to study and do homework when they are the most
functional. If students need a break or
nap right after school or class then do not schedule homework/study time until
later. For those who are very energetic
when they get home, they should begin studying immediately after school. Don’t
forget to schedule breaks. Take a 10-15
minute break every 45 minutes to an hour. Use a calendar or study schedule
template to set up the schedule.
Studying should be done daily for at least 15 minutes per subject. Do not confuse studying with homework
time. Studying is reviewing material and
making sure that you understand it by assessing student knowledge through
quizzes, question/answer sessions, etc.
Homework is reinforcement of skills and knowledge.
4.
Limit
Video Games/TV Time
Of course, students will choose to play video games, watch television,
and/or be on the internet over studying and doing homework. It’s more fun! Television, video games, and the internet
pose a huge distraction and may contribute to a student failing (unless it is
related to academics). This is because,
if given the option, students will spend more time gaming, watching TV,
browsing the web, and being on social networking sites than they will
studying. Students also tend to lose
focus more easily and are unable to concentrate.
It is suggested to limit technology time to about an hour a day during
the school week and extend the time on the weekends. For students who are highly addicted and
struggle significantly at school, try to limit this technology time to weekends
only (Friday through Sunday).
Educational games, shows, and websites are highly encouraged. Go to our website www.acceleratedlearningservices.com
for a list of recommended websites.
One thing to caution about limiting technology time is using it as a
reward for finishing homework. This
sends a message that homework is not very important and that video games, etc.
are more fun.
5.
Encourage
Reading
·
If failure is to be prevented, reading must be implemented
into the daily schedule. Reading more
will improve comprehension and understanding of information. The more students read, the more it becomes a
habit, and the more they will enjoy it!
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Students should read approximately 10-30 minutes
a day depending on their age.
·
Choose different things to read, such as
magazines, comic books, literature, cereal box, recipes, novels, video game
instructions, etc.
·
Set weekly reading goals and discuss small rewards
for reaching those goals.
6.
Check
Grades Weekly
To prevent failure, it is important to check and track grades
weekly. Ask to see quizzes, tests, and
homework once it has been graded and keep your own record of those grades for
accuracy. Use a simple spreadsheet like the one below.
Ask
to redo assignments, tests, and quizzes (even if you will not get a better
grade by doing so). It shows the teacher that you are interested in learning
the information that you did not answer correctly. They may see your effort and be willing to
give you partial credit.
Sunday, December 23, 2012
'Twas The Night Before Finals
‘Twas The Night
Before Finals
By: Aquarius Cain
Accelerated Learning
Educational Services
‘Twas the night
before finals and all through the house,
College students on
the computer click, click, clicking the mouse;
Suitcases were packed
at the dorms by the door,
In hopes that
tomorrow they would suffer no more;
The students were
nestled at their cozy little desks,
With notes, books,
and papers, it looked such a mess;
Mamma sent a care
package with things to make me think,
But I don’t want that
stuff, I need a 5-hour energy drink;
When out on the yard
I heard a loud cheer,
It’s all of my
friends partying with beer;
I flew away from the
window and went back to my desk,
I can’t party with
them, I’ve got to study for this test!
I’ll pull an
all-nighter although my professor doesn’t suggest,
On the night before
an exam you need a good night’s rest;
Looking at the study
guide with no clue where to begin,
I need a life line,
it’s time to “phone a friend!”
I called
855-3-TUTOR-ME from my phone,
In no time at all,
the Accelerated Learning tutor was at my home;
We discussed my
strengths and weaknesses and came up with a plan,
“Think positive,” the
tutor said, “say, I think I can, I think I can!”
Now, study guides! Now,
text books! Now, workbooks and notes!
On, sticky notes! on
flashcards! on graphic organizers, we wrote!
Eat breakfast
and drink little, these tips I did take,
I would only get to
go to the bathroom during the test break;
In the morn, I
grabbed 2 pencils, a calculator, and jacket too,
I raced out the door
and headed to school;
I grabbed my scantron
and test and took a seat,
I remembered what my
tutor taught me, “do not accept defeat.”
I controlled my
nervousness by saying, “You’re going to do fine,”
I moved from question to question without wasting time;
I read the questions
first, then after, the passage I did read,
She said pick a
letter of the day to guess when I don’t know—it’s “D.”
I did the easy
questions first and skipped all around,
Man, it’s so quiet in
here, you can’t hear a sound;
Now it’s time to go
back to the difficult questions and make an educated guess,
Using process of
elimination I can find the choice that is best;
I used context clues
for words I didn’t understand,
I’m going to pass
this test, yes I can!
With lots of
confidence I went back to double check my answers,
As I finished up the
test I heard a little whisper;
You’re going to do
great so please don’t you stress,
Happy testing to all
from A-L-E-S!
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About the author:
Aquarius Cain is the CEO of Accelerated Learning Educational Services.
She is a full-time tutor with more than ten years of combined teaching and
tutoring experience. As an educator, Mrs. Cain is a lover of learning and
any opportunity she gets to spread knowledge, she does, in her own unique way!
Connect with Aquarius Cain
on LinkedIn
Follow Accelerated Learning on Twitter
Like Accelerated Learning on Facebook
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Like Accelerated Learning on Facebook
Friday, December 21, 2012
The Twelve Days of Christmas (as told by students)
The Twelve Days of Christmas (as told by students)
By: Aquarius Cain
Accelerated Learning Educational Services
Here are the lyrics. Enjoy! Merry Christmas!
On the first day of Christmas,
my teacher gave to me
A Kindle Fire with e-books to read.
On the second day of Christmas,
my teacher gave to me
Two pop quizzes,
And A Kindle Fire with e-books to read.
On the third day of Christmas,
my teacher gave to me
Three Boring lectures,
Two pop quizzes,
And A Kindle Fire with e-books to read.
On the fourth day of Christmas,
my teacher gave to me
Four calls to Mom,
Three Boring lectures,
Two pop quizzes,
And A Kindle Fire with e-books to read.
On the fifth day of Christmas,
my teacher gave to me
Five failing grades,
Four calls to Mom,
Three Boring lectures,
Two pop quizzes,
And A Kindle Fire with e-books to read.
On the sixth day of Christmas,
my teacher gave to me
Six take home tests,
Five failing grades,
Four calls to Mom,
Three Boring lectures,
Two pop quizzes,
And A Kindle Fire with e-books to read.
On the seventh day of Christmas,
my teacher gave to me
Seven Science projects,
Six take home tests,
Five failing grades,
Four calls to Mom,
Three Boring lectures,
Two pop quizzes,
And A Kindle Fire with e-books to read.
On the eighth day of Christmas,
my teacher gave to me
Eight cell phones taken,
Seven Science projects,
Six take home tests,
Five failing grades,
Four calls to Mom,
Three Boring lectures,
Two pop quizzes,
And A Kindle Fire with e-books to read.
On the ninth day of Christmas,
my teacher gave to me
Nine days detention,
Eight cell phones taken,
Seven Science projects,
Six take home tests,
Five failing grades,
Four calls to Mom,
Three Boring lectures,
Two pop quizzes,
And A Kindle Fire with e-books to read.
On the tenth day of Christmas,
my teacher gave to me
Ten days suspension,
Nine days detention,
Eight cell phones taken,
Seven Science projects,
Six take home tests,
Five failing grades,
Four calls to Mom,
Three Boring lectures,
Two pop quizzes,
And A Kindle Fire with e-books to read.
On the eleventh day of Christmas,
my teacher gave to me
Eleven students begging,
Ten days suspension,
Nine days detention,
Eight cell phones taken,
Seven Science projects,
Six take home tests,
Five failing grades,
Four calls to Mom,
Three Boring lectures,
Two pop quizzes,
And A Kindle Fire with e-books to read.
On the twelfth day of Christmas,
my teacher gave to me
Twelve days of homework,
Eleven students begging,
Ten days suspension,
Nine days detention,
Eight cell phones taken,
Seven Science projects,
Six take home tests,
Five failing grades,
Four calls to Mom,
Three Boring lectures,
Two pop quizzes,
And A Kindle Fire with e-books to read!
Thursday, December 20, 2012
10 Best and Worst Christmas Gifts to Give to Teachers
10 Best and Worst
Christmas Gifts to Give to Teachers
By: Aquarius Cain
Best Christmas Gifts for Teachers
- Gift Card/Certificate
- Teacher Supplies
- Handmade Cards or Custom made gifts
- Scented candles
- Lotion or gift set from Bath & Body Works (or somewhere similar)
- Chocolate, candy, sweets
- Gift Baskets
- Teacher Appreciation Gadgets
- Teacher’s favorite book, movie, or CD
- Jewelry
- Coffee Mug
- Ornaments
- Fruit cake, baked food, or Fruit for that matter (oranges, apples)
- Stationary
- Perfume
- Scarves, gloves, ear muffs
- Figurines (crystalline, porcelain)
- Apple-themed Paraphernalia
- Clothing (sweaters, vests, anything knitted)
- Framed photo or large items with your child’s picture
What’s the best gift you've ever received and what’s the worst gift you've ever received? What did you do with the worst gift? How
would you tell the person who gave you the worst gift that you didn't like it?
Share your comments below and ask your friends to share as well.
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About the author:
Aquarius Cain is the CEO of Accelerated
Learning Educational Services. She is a full-time tutor with more than ten
years of combined teaching and tutoring experience. As an educator, Mrs.
Cain is a lover of learning and any opportunity she gets to spread knowledge,
she does, in her own unique way!
Connect with Aquarius Cain on LinkedIn
Follow Accelerated Learning on Twitter
Like Accelerated Learning on Facebook
Follow Accelerated Learning on Twitter
Like Accelerated Learning on Facebook
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