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Former principal and regional superintendent of private and charter schools, Morgan Barth has always taken academic success seriously and maintained a strong focus on academic preparation. Morgan Barth is an expert in instructional design and has led schools to strong records of academic success.
Academic success is guided by teachers and instructors, but it is always up to students to take that guidance and apply it. Some of the simplest tools and methods are the most effective at ensuring achievement.
For instance, students should focus on planning their time realistically, as this helps allocate free time without sacrificing responsibilities, and it’s also a good exercise to start learning for later use in life. A good idea is to keep a planner to schedule activities rather than trusting dates and times to memory.
Another aspect is studying, where many students rely on rote repetition and memory techniques. Memorizing certain information is important, but it requires a lot of concentration and focus. Otherwise, retention will suffer and the effort will go to waste. Using flashcards, diagrams, and other tools can make the process more efficient.
A pillar of academic success, for better or worse, is test-taking. Learning how to take tests successfully should be another priority for students. Paying attention to directions, answering the easy parts first, and being attentive to qualifiers are all important test-taking skills.
