<p>I’ve adopted a mindset that considers anything below an A to be a failure. You prevent yourself from settling for anything below a certain mark and it just drives you mentally. I’m not really sure how else to explain it besides saying that I would feel let down knowing I’d have to settle for less than my best.</p>
<p>If you can, I strongly recommend taking dual enrollment classes. Having experience in an actual college classroom is great, and it makes your AP classes seem much, much easier.</p>
<p>edit: Guys, SC2? Really? Hop onto the LoL train ;)</p>
<p>Hey, Dude (or Dudette)
Listen it is hard to achieve Straight As. (Assuming you mean A+ 100%)
The important part of grades is 2 things: Trying Hard and getting something out of your subject.
For some, the best they can do is a B+ in Algebra 2. Thats fine if they try as hard as they can.
For example, last year during Algebra 1 i got an 95 in a Quarter Exam. My parents were quite angry because the 3 question i missed were because of a lack of focus. I was entirelly committed. So i was in a bit of trouble.
before i step off my soapbox, i just want to say that Trying your Hardest in School and actually Learning is most important. As my Dad says, “Son if you work hard, the A will come.”</p>
<p>or you could take Pre-Algebra and Physical Science as a Senior.</p>
<p>That would be sad if someone took pre-Algebra as a senior…they wouldn`t graduate…for my school, you have to have at least 3 math credits to graduate with a standard diploma…4 for advanced.</p>
<p>You gotta find what works for you. Personally I’m an individual learner who studies like crazy at home but sleeps in class. Also allocate your time wisely. You don’t have to make a 100 in everything so if it comes down to choosing between two subjects, study for the one with the lower grade. The other grade could take a hit and still be an A. Finally go all out and relax once in a while or you’ll break down at critical times.</p>
<p>by doing all the homework, paying attention in class, asking questions/getting help when you are confused, studying a lot for tests, getting enough sleep and avoiding being overextended (i.e. too many activities or classes) </p>
<p>I don’t, I consistently pull a B in honors math. If we ignore that… You just study a lot, if there is an extra credit opportunity you take it, I always go to tutoring if I don’t understand something, I am in a study group and alway do the homework.</p>