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The school year is well underway.\u00a0 It’s time to think about how successful your student strategies are.\u00a0 Are you getting the grades you want? Are your strategies helping you work smarter not harder? If the answer is no to either of these questions, check out these 4 smart student strategies to make a difference.<\/p>\n

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Get in a groove<\/h3>\n

Great routines help you get the grades you want.\u00a0 A routine is a daily habit or series of habits.\u00a0 This includes recording your homework in a planner or on your smartphone, getting started with your homework at about the same time each day, and finishing up at a good time to get in bed.\u00a0 Routines are not easy for everyone, but a timer<\/a> and smart phone reminders can help too.\u00a0 Be sure to have a great planner <\/a>for school and a clock in your study space.<\/p>\n

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Study space<\/h3>\n

Your study space needs to be distraction free and inviting to help you make the most of your study time.\u00a0 A distraction free environment means clear of clutter and easy to work in.\u00a0 Your family dining area or office can be one of the best spots for this.\u00a0 Your room is usually one of the worst spots for this.\u00a0 Set aside your devices or use the tech tools below to stay on track.\u00a0 Set yourself up for success by pulling together all your tools and set up a space that works for you.<\/p>\n

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Plan for your papers<\/h3>\n

Many schools are going paperless with online tools to learn. However, we still have some\u00a0 papers no matter.\u00a0 Create a paper management system that works for you.\u00a0 It can be a single binder with tabbed slash pockets or an accordion file<\/a>.\u00a0 Have a small file box with hanging files for each subject for papers that you have finished with but need for later. Start a routine of refreshing your paper plan and filing these papers weekly.<\/p>\n

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Tech tools<\/h3>\n

We love our smartphones and there are many tools we can use.\u00a0 Here are some of my favorites:<\/p>\n