1) Do what your teacher asks you to do. Complete all assignments to the teacher’s exact specifications.  Come prepared to class.  You know you need a writing tool no matter what.  How about some paper?  And of course, your completed homework does no good sitting on your desk at home.

2) Show you care about the class even if you don’t. Sit near the front, avoid distracting classmates, sit up straight, and make eye contact.  Listen for verbal clues, and watch for non-verbal clues.  For those less engaging classes, make sure you get enough sleep; nodding off is a big no-no. (more…)