One of the ultimate desires of any serious student in a tertiary institution is to make "good" grades. To some students, a "good" grade could mean an "A Grade", while to some, it could mean any other grade other than the annoying "F Grade". Whatever the definition of a good grade is, students get depressed when they fail in any examinations.

While certain circumstances may warrant you not to pass your examinations with flying colours, repeated/consistent failures in all your examinations is a serious issue that you should work on.

In this post, I will like to share with you some of the reasons why you may not be making good grades. In between, I will give you proven tips which when applied will help you to remarkably boost your grades. Ready? Let's get started!

Now, the first and one of the most important reasons why you're possibly not making good grades revolves around your belief system. You probably think you're not among the best in your class and so you really don't believe you can make good grades like your "smart" colleagues.

This is a very wrong and erroneous belief that has caused most students to settle for less.

Rewire your mindset and start believing that you can make good grades. The moment you strongly start believing, your attitude towards your studies and preparation will change. You will notice a sudden interest in your academic work like never before.

TIP: Decide the grade you'd like to have. It could be an "A Grade", a "B Grade", or any other grade you'll be happy with. Next, believe that you can make that grade. Then act in line with what you believe.

But it doesn't end with just believing. What if you believe you can make good grades and yet your belief is not manifesting in your results?

To answer this question, let's explore other factors that may be key players in your poor academic grades. One of such factors could be that...

#1 : YOU PROBABLY SKIP CLASSES
Hands down, skipping classes is one of the surest ways to make very poor grades. Lecturers often set their questions based on whatever they had taught in the lecture hall. Not attending classes means you'll be clueless regarding what the answer during an examination.

Moreover, some lecturers usually give clues on where exam questions will possibly come from. This is usually a BIG bonus for those in attendance. Having an idea about where exam questions will possibly come from will save you the stress of studying bulky materials in preparation for exams.

Besides, being present in a lecture will help you create mental images which can later be linked while in the exam hall. Such mental images can dramatically help you while struggling to recall concepts.

TIP: Make out time to attend your lectures. Pay attention while in class and take notes of areas where the lecturer lays emphases on. Such areas are probably among the most important. And they might come up in the exam. Listen, this tip is worth $500, but you just got it free of charge! So treasure it.

You making poor grades may also be because...

#2 : YOU LACK GOOD STUDY SKILLS
To get virtually anything done, we will definitely need some skills. No matter how rich our tools box might be, without possessing the appropriate skills, we can't get the work done.

Similarly, you might have the best study resources, but without having some good skills to study them, they can best be described as worthless. It's not always about studying; it's about studying the right way.

Spending many hours to study while denying yourself sleep might not really imply that you're studying effectively. Also, studying when you "feel" like studying won't be helpful to your grades.

TIP: Make a Google search for "good study skills" and you'll get hundreds of results within seconds. Browse through few of the search results to learn new study skills. Apply the new study skills you've acquired whenever you're studying for your examination. If you apply this skill, it dramatically improve your grades.

Another possible contributing factor to your poor grades could be...

#3 : YOUR ENVIRONMENT
Environment here could be your friends/roommates, your neighbors, your room itself, your compound, etc. Environmental factors can have a very tremendous impact in your grades. For example, if you stay in an area close to a drinking joint or a restaurant where music is non-stop, you'll most likely battle with concentration when studying at home.

Also, if the distance of your school is too far from where you live (for non-hostel dwellers), chances are high you'll always be late for classes. Or you might even feel tempted to skip classes. Hypothetically, students who stay far from school are more likely to skip classes due to weather conditions, lack of taxi fare, etc.

If you live in a room alone, it can be very tempting to feel "relaxed" since no one would motivate you to attend lectures or get your assignments done. On the other hand, if you have roommates, your roommates may eventually serve as serious distraction to you.

All of the above scenarios can negatively affect your grades but here is a powerful yip for you...

TIP: Identify the environment that's best for you, then modify your current environment to fit your desired pattern. If it's impossible to modify your current environment, perhaps due to external factors beyond your control, then it's best to relocate. Find a better environment where you can be focused and which will be close to your school. I said "better environment" and not "perfect environment" because you'll never find a "perfect" environment.

Making poor grades can also be as a result of you...

#4 : HAVING TOO MANY COMMITMENTS
Apart from your studies, there might be other things that have a share of your time. It could be your little business, it could be your church activities, it could even be some campus activities. That's fine. We all have our different commitments everyday.

But when your daily schedules gradually begin to steal your study time from you, then that becomes a serious issue and it will reflect in your grades. It reminds me of a friend of mine whose grades kept going lower and lower. When I asked him what the problem was, he said he barely had time to study or attend lectures due to his daily church commitments.

No matter how tight your daily schedules might seem to be, there is a need to strike a balance if your desire is to improve your grades. Set priorities, arranging your daily schedules in order of preference or urgency. Also don't be afraid to cross out certain items on your todo list. Understand that there is always another day!

TIP: Learn the art of time management. There are 24 hours in a day and that's what everyone is limited to. But we all have different ways of using our time. Find out where you spend most of your time. If it has nothing to do with academics, then map out strategies to reduce or completely withdraw from such an activity. This will free up extra time for you to study or attend your classes.

Finally, the last possible reason for your poor grades could be because you've been...

#5 : NEGLECTING GOD
Trust me, your grades will never improve if you neglect God in everything you do. God said in Haggai 2:8 that both the silver and the gold belong to Him. In other words, every good thing belongs to Him and it is in His power to give.

Without God, we won't amount to anything. You could make the best grades and even graduate with you Vice Chancellor's letter of recommendation. But without God, all will amount to nothing.

TIP: Bring God into the whole thing. He's our father and He's always glad when we solicit His help or guidance. Don't study only your books, study God's word too and you'll have good success! (Joshua 1:8 )

Thank you for reading and I hope you found this post helpful. If yes, kindly share. And if no, please share it too, it may help a friend! Should you have questions, drop them in the comments below.

See you in the next post!

Source: https://thedeepvoice.com/25368197/do-you-keep-making-poor-grades-see-the-5-possible-reasons-why/0

So comprehensive a list.

Apt!


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