A Grade Doesn't Tell Your Worth or Potential

I've heard too many stories of people who got poor grades in school and ended up being very successful people.

Don't let grades define you.

That doesn't mean you shouldn't try your best or earn good grades, it just means that you have to think more deeply about grades.

• First of all is the material you're learning too advanced for you--perhaps you're missing the foundation steps related to the topic.  If you didn't pass the sixth grade test, what makes you think you'll be able to pass the seventh grade test.
• Next, has the information been well taught.  Can you understand the instructor?  Are the materials helpful?  Do you have the tools, space, and time to learn the content well? If not, where might you access that information.?
• After that do you have the home support necessary?  Do you have the time and space at home to study?  Do you have help if you're stuck?  Do you have the paper, pencils, computer, calculator or other necessary tools?
• Are you interested in the subject?  Now some subjects we need to learn may not interest us, but may be good for us.  But simply knowing if you're interested or not can help you strategize to do well in the class?

Good grades will help you to move on in school, obtain jobs, and earn respect, but learning is much more than grades.

Instead of focusing on grades, focus on what you need to learn well and be successful.  Advocate for your needs, put the time in, and seek support.  Not only will your grades improve, but more importantly, your learning will improve too.