How To Pass With A 'Bad' Teacher
- Nesa.Meemees
- May 9, 2020
- 3 min read
Whether you just don't like your teacher, they seem clueless, or they just have a thing against you, trying to learn with a 'bad' teacher can make a subject unenjoyable and really hard; We've all been there, and it can suck.
This post is going to be a short one, but we hope that you can take something away from it that will help you with your studies!
Using the Resources You Already Have
Chances are, your teacher hasn't completely left you in the dark, and have provided you with some resources to use!
The first resource you should make use of is the textbook! (we can go more into detail about notetaking in another post).
Do the practice questions and exercises, try the extension activities, and do the further reading to really deepen your understanding on the topic.
Use sticky notes to mark on important tables, diagrams, graphs etc. so you can come back to it later
If your school allows you to, HIGHLIGHT! Using colours helps you to remember the information. Try associating a certain colour to certain facts. For example, highlight any definitions in blue, any main points in pink, any date or event yellow, any authors or important people/organisations in yellow.
Another resource to use is your school library (or any online library for that matter). You can find loads of books or articles written about the topic or class you are struggling with. You may also find some annotated textbooks or notes from past years, these may also help you develop an understanding. (check out @hsc_textbooks_sydney on Instagram for some second-hand textbooks and workbooks from us!)
Another option is to ask another teacher for extra lessons. I know my maths teacher was much better at explaining projectile motion than my physics teacher was, so I asked him any questions or queries I had. Your teachers are there to help you, and they won't judge you for any questions you may have! You may also find some older students (who have finished that year) to help you with understanding certain things - chances are they know some shortcuts to remember or learning certain information.
If you don't feel comfortable asking these people, you can always ask your peers! I'm sure you have a discussion group for your year/subject or a chat on some social media platform with all the kids in your class. Asking your peers a question can be less a lot less awkward, and you may find that a group of you have the same questions about a topic!
There are tons of online resources out there to help you, just search and you'll find them! Youtube videos are by far super helpful, you'll always find someone whose much better at explaining things in 5 minutes than 4 hours!
Helpful Websites
Crash Course
TedEd
Bozeman Science
Ameoba Sisters
SparkNotes - Although your teachers may tell you to stay away from sites like SparkNotes, this website is a great tool to utilise before and after you read your English texts. The site provides analysis on both the overall plot, as well as specific characters.
EdX - Edx is a website that allows students access to a wide variety of courses and programs. It is Free to register as well!
TedEd - an extension of Ted talks that deal with topics more applicable to students.
Mathspapa - For anyone doing a maths course, I highly recommend using mathspapa instead of mathway. Mathpapa shows you worked solutions for free! (although there are certain functions mathspapa can't solve)
So, we hope this has helped you guys out! Be sure to follow us on Instagram ( @nesa.meemees ), and feel free to ask us any questions you may have x
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