1. How to avoid distractions in class

2. Get a Good Night’s Sleep
Students should get at least nine hours of sleep each night
Set a bedtime routine, and go to bed at the same hour each night
Your mind will not be able to concentrate if it's not rested...it needs a break!

3. Eat a Healthy Breakfast
This may seem irrelevant to focusing during class, BUT eating a nutritious meal in the morning gives you fresh energy for the day
Remember: a healthy breakfast does not just mean a big breakfast
By eating a good breakfast, you'll feel more energized and less groggy throughout the day- paying attention will be easier.

4. Sit at the Front of the Class
If you choose to sit at the back, you choose to be on the margins
It’s easier to opt out ‘down the back’
At the front, there are fewer distractions between you and the teacher

5. Avoid Sitting with Friends
Chatting with friends will not give you the focus you need to stay on top of the class
This will not only get you trouble, but lower your concentration rate for the class altogether
Classes are for learning, not for socialising!!!

6. Rid youself of other distractions
Phone
Water bottle
Laptop
???

7. Look at the Teacher and make Eye Contact
Look the teacher in the eye
Observe their movements
Look alert
Sit up and focus ahead

8. Know your objective What needs to be done today?
What is the object of the lesson? (usually the teacher explains this at the start)
What needs to be done today?
What will you be learning about?
How can you remain alert and focused during this time?
Set goals for yourself, and remind yourself of the objective throughout class

9. Take Notes
By taking accurate notes, you'll be able to "get into" the lesson
Recognize key points as your teacher speaks, and listen for key phrases such as, "This is important," "This is the main idea," "This will be on the test”
Don't try to finish your old notes or homework in class. Do that later when you have free time or else you might miss key points

10. Get Involved in Class Discussions
When a teacher asks a question, offer to answer it
If she/he asks for an opinion, share your own
This shows that the teacher that you're listening and that you know your stuff
Set yourself a target: “Today I am going to answer one question in each class”
This will keep you focused and add to your success

11. Ask a Question If you don't understand something, ASK!
This really shows your teacher that you want to be better, and can recognize the things you're having difficulty with
Chances are, someone else in the class has the same question (and was too afraid to ask!). They'll be relieved- and so will you

12. Punctuality counts
If you are late to class, you are already distracted
If you are late to class, you are already distracting others
Organise yourself so you:
Are at school on time
At class on time with your materials