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Show 8A Emery County Progress Castle Dale, Utah Tuesday January 23, 2001 CHOQLS n imccessffiiaD SfitiadliraGs SALT LAKE 2002 4 Tips to help youth learn valuable lessons jti yi 1 tU' ft: P& on art of being a great student By VINCE LAFFERTY Some t ps that may help you be a successful student can be divided into three areas: 1 What you do before class. 2 What you do during class. 3 What you do after class. do before classes begin? )n uni liae a plan for your cd iicu ion' It is important to Know wliereyou are going oen in the short term. Kvery student ought to have an outline of classes andor potential classes, a result of contacting and discussing a plan v ith an academic hat can u I I eomisi lor et, do you know your learning style? Some people are visual learners w ho need charts and pictures and to put class notes in an out- line form. Others are auditory learners who need study groups, lectures or taped notes. A third learning sty le is kinesthetic. This type of learning takes place when you study with another person, use note cards, stand up and walk around or create a model of the information. Almost all courses can conuTted into one of these learning sty les. laving a good attitude, even about a subject that you have little interest in, will improve your chance of success in a class. Ik 1 Prepare for every class. Most instructors hand out a syllabus in the first class meeting to help you be prepared for class. 1 suggest that the reading material should be read with the idea of becoming familiar with the vocabudo not try to lary or concepts memorize the book. Some instructors may not even refer to the book. Some may follow the book very closely. Be prepared before you enter class. I lave a notebook, pen or pencil and calculator, if needed. Do you need a laptop computer? Most research indicates no. What happens in class? A critical skill to develop is listening strategy. To be successful, a student must be present physically and regularly. It also means being in a position to hear and see the speaker, focusing on the speaker and maintaining eye contact. to the speaker helps maintain concentration. Listening also means being mentally alert: avoiding mental distractions such as daydreaming, talking and thinking about family problems and everything else goingon. Usually everyone takes notes during class. Note taking is different than listening. Note taking forces you to listen and actively participate in class. lave a notebook for each class; deg velop a style that is suited for you. There are many different formats that can help you as well as common abbreviations and symbols that can be developed. Do not tiy to take down every word but the general concept or essential points. If something is written on a board, an overhead or a computer presentation, then it is important. Often instructors use signal or key words, such as, The four parts of this concept are... When another concept is introduced start the process over. What to do after class? se 1 note-takin- Review notes soon to correct mis fill in information, emphasize key concepts and review, review, review and review. If your learning style demands a study group, then form or join one. Meet your instructor alter class for clarification or just get to know him or her. Ask the instructor if you can tape the class if that is your style. You may wish to get tutoring help from other students. It is also a good idea to develop some memory strategies such as revipw, re- takes, hearse, associate or organize. Time management is always a key. If you are a working adult or have family obligations, it becomes crucial to manage your time carefully What is the best method? Some students treat school like a job and spend the appropriate amount of time. Others like to be active in many different parts of life and can concentrate better that way. Lafferty is Utah State University Extension Director of Cottonwood Geography Bee Winners Cottonwood Elementary held their Geography Bee on Jan. 1 2. All of the 4th, 5th, and 6th grade students participated. The third place winner was Kameron Stilson, second place was Sonny Robertson, and the school winner was Challise Shirley. This is the second year in a row that Challise has won the Geography Bee at Cottonwood. COUGAR NEWS C Independent Study and Distance Education.) teams had a game against San By ASHLEY VAN WAGONER School Reporter RafaeL Both Varsity teante won. The and the girls boys score was 60-3- The school would like to apologize for the delay in report cards. Due to computer problems, report cards were handed out Jan. 15, rather than Jan. 12. The school yearbook staff would also advise students to purchase a yearbook. They can only order a certain amount and they need to know how many to order. Please purchase your yearbook as soon as possible. On Jan. 17, the students who had the necessary reading points attended an Accelerated Reader Party in the library They were saved BKs ' and pop. ' pizza ' Also on 'Wed., the basketball score was On Jan. 18, the school held an informal ParentTeachers Conference since the regularly scheduled Student Education Occupational Plan Conferences are being completed by the counselor. On Jan. 19, the boys Varsity basketball team had a home game against North Sanpete. . On Jan. 22, the students that re-- ; ceived 12 points, went to the Top Cat) Achiever Party during 7th hour. ,i The league basketball tournament will be held on Jan. 24 and 25, t at Mont Harmon Junior High in; 5, 25-1- Price.- - 2. . . . Wrestling will officially Jan. 29. t , i start onj , - SUNSHINE CITIZENS m. "1 . 4f i V-- Huntington Elementary Sunshine Citizens , tj TO f . G .JT Mrs. Dingman: Treasa Colby Miss Zwahlen: Dallen Lyons Mrs. Clement: Cori Gunderson Mr. Smith: Josh Pierce Mr. Livingston: Travis Acosta Mrs. Bingham: Yochio Espino Mrs. Justice: Jackie Brinkerhoff Mrs. Johansen: Beto Leon Mr. Fowler: Chase Riggle Mrs. Batt: Laura Ward Mrs. Mrs. Mrs. Mrs. Mrs. Mr. Kofford: Gabrielle Guymon,. Olsen: Riley Radeke ; McElprang Amie Peterson ; Chapman: Tiana Yoimg Cook: Austin Olsen Durrant Oscar Martinez 1 Mrs. Piacitelli (am.) Gavin Oviatt-an1 Melissa Downard Mrs. McMullin: Jasely Harding, Paden Wells, and Jr. Hernandez d DID YOU KNOW? In addition to inventing the telephone and working with the deaf, Alexander Graham Bell was also president of the National Geographic Society from 1 896 to 1 904. Sure, you could get your refund faster. 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