Focus on vocabulary when taking notes. Knowing the definitions of different terms in Science or Language Arts is always helpful. Sometimes teachers might give you extra credit, merits or points.

Try doing the assignment as soon as possible. Don’t procrastinate until the last minute. The assignment will not receive a good grade!

Try to learn something new every day. For instance, you could research a different math term every day, or a new vocabulary word. Try subscribing to a “word per day” website (one that suits your age group). That way you will receive a new word on Twitter or through email every day. Try to research something for each class; for instance, you could research dichotomous keys for science and composers for music. For Literature, you could study poets, and for History, you could research different historical periods.

Playing an instrument might not have socializing involved, but it will also help expand your mind.