#grade 5 quiz social studies

[rashmislearningplanet]

MCQs | The United Nations | Class : 5 Social Studies | 20 Questions any 5th Grader could answer

[giuseppe-yuki]

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university student!alex albon x university student!reader

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warnings: none :)

summary: finals is in less than a week- which means you have to study your ass off- no matter what!

a/n: a super short blurb for you guys while i work on dino's fic + money money money pt. 2

picture credits from pinterest :)

the black digital clock sitting primly on your desk blares a red 2:06 in the purply glow of your dorm room, as if taunting you. or maybe it was 2:09…? it seemed as if the red numbers shifted and flipped magically in front as you blinked back sleep from your eyes. you can feel your movements becoming sluggish as you sift through the mountains of paper that flow everywhere across your desk.

just one more paper- one more assignment, you promise yourself.

your final was in less than a week, and unfortunately, even with your attempts at the beginning of the semester to have a good work ethic, you had ultimately procrastinated until the last second to study. your grade wasn’t looking so well, and you had to get at least a 80% on the exam to pass the class. so, as a last resort, you had been pulling all nighters to cram everything you needed to study into your overworked brain. even worse, your ridiculous professor was known to be very picky on tests, and often tested on every last detail that was described in your textbooks. how the hell were you supposed to remember what the author wrote on page 763, paragraph 5?

while you work your ass off, your boyfriend, alex, tangles himself into your duvet, like he always does, when you’re studying late. you can see how the glow of his phone lights up his handsome face and the tips of his messy bleached hair as he scrolls through tiktok (you can tell by the tinny voice of content creators and the tell-tale tunes of viral songs). the forest green hoodie that you always love to steal cloaks his body, and he chews absentmindedly on one of the hoodie strings. one leg of his gray sweatpants has ridden up over his calf, and one of his white ankle socks is missing from his foot.

it was weird. even though he was a mechanical engineer major, one of the hardest majors on the campus, he seemed to breeze through school. never have you actually seen him make a single flashcard for his tests, and you were pretty sure his engineering textbook was collecting dust underneath his bed back at his dorm. alex always seemed to be lazing around and scrolling through social media, and slept through all his lectures, but still managed to get 100% on every test and quiz (much to your envy).

somehow, alex senses your gaze and looks over at you, head tilted just the slightest at the sight at your exhausted figure in the plush rolly chair at your desk.

“maybe…it’s time for a break,” he suggests, opening his rather long arms for you to crawl into. the feathery down comforter that surrounds alex look like soft clouds that beckon you closer. 

but…no, you think, you can’t give in to your urges. you have to lock in for this final.

“i will,” you promise your boyfriend, “in a little bit.”

alex frowns, but flops his arms down. 

“o-okay..” he says, as if he doesn’t believe you. “i’ll be…here, um, waiting.” 

a bit reluctantly, you spin your rolly chair 180 degrees back towards your desk that looked like someone ripped a dictionary in half and dumped all the loose pages everywhere. where did you leave off again?

a measly five minutes have passed, in which you have oh-so-wisely spent blinking blankly at some notes that you took half-asleep in the back of class, when you spare a look over your shoulder at your boyfriend.

to your surprise, he blinks back at you with his stupid big brown eyes that he knows you can’t help but melt at.

“alex!” you snap, mildly annoyed. “don’t do that! you know i have to study!”

“do what?” he remarks innocently, as if he didn’t know exactly what he was doing. 

you narrow your eyes at him and huff before turning back to your notes. half of the page are words that are non-discernible, and the other half are doodle recreations of some ridiculous cat photo that alex sent you in the middle of the lecture. 

when you not-so-subtly look back over your shoulder again, you notice your boyfriend is once again laying patiently on your bed, phone cast away. when he sees you glancing at him, he sends you a silly smile that, combined with the two tufts of blond hair that sticks up from his head and the dumb thumbs up he sticks up, can’t help but make you crack a smile. 

right away, you realize your error, and go back to being nonchalant before alex can see. you turn your attention back to your god-forsaken notes, and attempt to decipher the more promising-looking bits that you had scribbled down. 

you actually figure out a page and a half of notes, and successfully copy them down onto a few flashcards before your eyes get a tiniest bit droopy. without realizing it, your drowsiness gets a hold of you before you can write anymore, and your head starts to loll forwards. 

however, a voice snaps you out of your half-asleep state.

“what are you doing?” alex says, somehow having magically appeared next to your desk, and now stood looking at you like the standing man emoji. 

you scramble to look like you didn’t just almost fall asleep at your desk. 

“i was just closing my eyes because the lights were kind of hurting my eyes,” you bullshit the best you can. 

“hmm,” alex says.

before you can go back to your notes, he hooks his arms under yours and just about hefts you out of your rolly chair like you were some kind of baby. 

appalled, you try and squirm out of his grip. 

“what are you doing, alex??” you exclaim, pushing against his muscled arms to no avail.

he throws you unceremoniously onto your bed, and your body, like the traitor it is, automatically relaxes against the familiar softness of your mattress, even if you fully had the intention of finishing just one more assignment. the scent of alex’s cologne and just alex himself envelops you in a warm hug, and you feel like waving the metaphorical white flag, so you can curl yourself in your boyfriend’s arms and fall asleep. 

alas, you know deep down that every last second was crucial, and that you had to study more, or else you would genuinely be screwed for the final. you attempt to get up, but alex jumps on top of you, actively squishing you back onto the bed.

“baby, you are not going back to that desk. you need to sleep, like, right now,” he says firmly. 

he curls one arm around you, and uses the other to tug your blankets to your chin, making sure to tuck you in securely. 

not one to give up easily, you wriggle a bit under his arm, but only manage to rock the headboard of your bed against the wall. 

almost immediately, your dorm neighbor, logan, bangs back on the wall. 

his voice is a bit muffled, but you and alex can make out the his accented american words clear as a bell:

“yo! y’all better not be banging or something! it’s like, 3am! go to bed!”

alex laughs, looking down at your mortified face next to him. 

“you hear that?” your boyfriend giggles, “logan thinks that you should go to bed too!” 

“whatever,” you mutter, but can’t help but grin the tiniest bit, before burying yourself into alex’s side and falling fast asleep. finals studying can wait until tomorrow.

[merakiui]

Your thirst post about Professor Azul the other day is driving me insane in the best way. As his favourite student, you always get punished when you don't do well. Be it a small quiz, a discussion post, and the more the assignment is worth the worse the punishment. You've been bent over his knee and spanked or made to suck his cock and be facefucked until you couldn't even speak anymore because your throat was so sore. Recently you got a 2/5 on an online quiz. You know you'll be punished but it was only worth 1%, so it won't be that bad, right? That's what you think but Professor Azul found out you flunked the quiz because you were out partying, thanks to someone tagging you on social media. He's enraged. When you first enter his office, you tepidly drink on the glass of water he offers. He asks if you know what you did wrong and when you play dumb, not admitting to the parties, Professor Azul knows right then and there that you're not leaving until the next day. He fucks you bare, no condom, spilling his cum into you again and again. By the end, you're delirious, filled with his cum, and incoherent. You wouldn't be surprised to find out he fucked you while unconscious and you're not sure you remember what it feels like to not be filled with his seed. You think that's the end of it, being fucked full and forced to wear a plug that keeps all his cum in. The punishment must be smelling like him and enduring the stares, right? Wrong. The water Azul gave you before is a fertility potion. If you're going to be reckless and not take your studies seriously, it's best that he takes care of you permanently. Well, at least he thinks you'll agree when you're all knocked up with his child, won't you?

AAAAAAAA OTL this has me buzzing like a mosquito omg,,,, orz he's so fine. I cannot be coherent. </3

It's like half hate sex and then half need-to-fuck-you-so-hard-and-deep-that-you're-100%-knocked-up-by-the-end-of-this sex!!!! >_< he's more frustrated that you choose to go out and party, showing your pretty body off to others, while neglecting your grades (but most importantly: neglecting him). Professor Ashengrotto could feign blissful ignorance the first few times. You deserve to have fun, but then he realizes you're better off having fun with him instead of irresponsible college students. What if one of them gets you pregnant? >:( how are you going to afford a pregnancy if you're up to your neck in student debt? The obvious solution is to let him knock you up instead so that he can take care of you and pay all of your fees. He has the money for it and his house is very spacious and nice—much better than the dormitory you're living in.

In Professor Ashengrotto's mind, if you have time to be foolish you can spend that time being foolish with him. Since you seem so disinterested in your degree, preferring to party and drink and do all sorts of reckless things (it's nothing like that; you do these things in moderation, but he's delusional and obsessive and thinks that's all you are: a slutty party animal), he'll show you the reality that lies behind every shot glass. Obviously you've proven to him that you could care less about academics, so why should he care about your protests when you remind him to wear a condom or make sure he pulls out before he cums?

Professor Ashengrotto can be so immature when he's jealous and angry. Maybe he'll feel a little bad if you're struggling to stand hours later or you're bruised from a few rough rounds, but then he has to teach you a proper lesson. How else are you going to learn that university isn't a place for play? If you want that sort of life so badly, then you can just stay at his home like a good housewife and take care of all the children you'll have. :) who needs academic aspirations when you can be his cock-drunk breeding toy instead?

[my-autism-adhd-blog]

Hi so I’m an incoming freshman I have autism and ADHD I was wondering do you have any tips for high school specifically for people with autism and ADHD like me? Thank you for your time!!

Hi there,

It’s been out of school since 2015, so I’m rusty with tips. However I did find one article listing 12 tips that might help:

1. You don’t need ONE study space.

A well-stocked desk in a quiet place at home is key, but sometimes you need variety. Coffee shops, libraries, parks, or even just moving to the kitchen table will give you a change of scenery which can prompt your brain to retain information better.

2. Track more than HW in your school planner.

Keeping a calendar helps you plan ahead—but you’ve got more going on than just homework assignments! Make sure you’re marking your extracurricular, work, and social commitments, too. (Tests, band practice, away games, SAT dates, half-days and holidays are just a few examples of reminders for your planner.)

3. Start small.

If you’ve got a big assignment looming, like a research paper, stay motivated by completing a piece of the project every few days. Write one paragraph each night. Or, do 5 algebra problems from your problem set at a time, and then take a break.

4. School supplies (alone) don’t make you organized.

Come up with a system and keep to it. Do you keep one big binder for all your classes with color-coded tabs? Or do you prefer to keep separate notebooks and a folder for handouts? Keep the system simple—if it’s too fancy or complicated, you are less likely to keep it up everyday.

5. Get into a routine.

When will you make the time to do your homework every day? Find the time of day that works best for you (this can change day-to-day, depending on your schedule!), and make a plan to hit the books.

6. Learn how to create a distraction-free zone.

A study on workplace distractions found that it takes workers an average of 25 minutes to return to what they were working on pre-interruption. Try turning off your phone notifications or blocking Twitter (temporarily) on your computer so you can concentrate on the homework tasks at hand.

7. Get real.

When you’re looking at the homework you have to get done tonight, be realistic about how long things actually take. Gauging that reading a history chapter will take an hour and writing a response will take another 30 minutes will help you plan how you spend your time.

8. Use class time wisely.

Is your teacher finished lecturing, but you still have 10 minutes of class left? Get a jump on your chemistry homework while it’s still fresh in your mind. Or use the time to ask your teacher about concepts that were fuzzy the first time.

9. Look over your notes each night to make sure you've got it.

Fill in details, edit the parts that don’t make sense, and star or highlight the bits of information that you know are most important. Interacting with your notes will help you remember them. You can also use Homework Help to get your questions answered 24/7.

10. Study a little every day.

Cramming Spanish vocabulary for a quiz might work in the short-term, but when comes time to study for midterms, you’ll be back at square 1. You might remember the vocab list long enough to ace the quiz, but reviewing the terms later will help you store them for the long haul.

11. Don’t let a bad grade keep you down.

A rough start to the semester doesn’t have to sink your GPA. Take proactive steps by checking your grades regularly online and getting a tutor if you need one.

12. Make a friend in every class.

Find a few people you can contact from each of your classes if you have a homework question or had to miss class (and do the same for them!).  Then when it comes time to study for exams, you'll already have a study group.

The article will be below:

I hope this helps. Thank you for the inbox. I hope you have a wonderful day/night. ♥️

[supernaturalkickparty]

Hi! Weird question but I saw you were talking about homeschooling your kiddo. I was homeschooled from 9-18 and was wondering if you’ve settled on a curriculum yet. I was raised on Abeka and I want to do something different for my future kids. Sorry if this is too nosey! No pressure to respond 😊

Hey! Yeah so we do have a curriculum and well we have 2, the first one is Splashlearn, it's 19 bucks a month and it goes up to 5th grade, from there we have to switch over to Time4Learning. That one I think is 29 a month but both have a yearly option which we will switch to during income season.

The reason we chose those programs is because they are special education friendly. My son is on the spectrum and has adhd and the whole scheduling with these programs are very flexible.

Right now he's in pre k so he has one live class a day, Monday through Thursday but we have worksheets for him to do extra assignments to help with his handwriting and whatever else.

Monday & Wednesday are his math days and Tuesdays & Thursdays are his E.L.A days.

Splashlearn does have a free option but you don't get the online classes which I think helps a lot with him. He really looks forward to school during the week and he loves that for each class he completes there's a quiz and he wins points for his online aquarium he has through them.

So right now we're on splashlearn and once he's in 5th grade we're going to time for learning.

Here's Splashlearn if you would like to read up on it.

And here's Time4Learning if you would like to read through this as well

[umichenginabroad]

Madrid Week 2: Taking Time

Hola a todxs! Niko here again, back for week 2 of studying abroad in Madrid. This week felt nearly as long as my first one in the city. Class started on Monday. Thankfully, schoolwork has been pretty light thus far, so I’ve had the spare energy and time to focus on adjusting to the new schedule, commute, and teaching/class style at UC3M, all while attempting to make new friends with Spanish, American, and International students from across Europe (and Oceania!). Also, I took a weekend trip to Granada in the southern region of Andalucía — more on that later.

SCHOOL STUFF (ACADEMICS?!)

With the first week now under my belt, I wanted to quickly touch on my academic experience so far in Spain. This semester, I’m taking a Spanish language class for international students, and three classes in English for a both national and international students: “Social groups and their cultural imaginaries” (a mix between philosophy and culture, INTERHUM 300 equivalent), “Materials Science and Engineering” (MATSCI 220 Equivalent), and “Databases and Structures” (EECS 400 Level Equivalent). Given that I pass 🙏, all of these classes should count towards my degrees (aerospace engineering major, international minor for engineers, computer science minor).

School at UC3M is quite different than it is in the states. Most notably, the grading system is unfamiliar. At Michigan, a big emphasis is put on required assignments that are due throughout the semester — homeworks, problem sets, mini projects, etc.. These required assignments force students to continuously engage with the content, which I feel improves focus and learning (if the assignments are completed with the right intention). At Carlos III, the final exam constitutes 60% of the final grade for the vast majority of classes, with the remaining 40% of “continuous assessment” depending on things like in-class quizzes and one-off assignments.

With no homework to keep me on track, I’m gonna have to pay close attention to make sure my classes don’t fall to the wayside with all of the 1,000,000 other distractions in Madrid (and Europe) vying for my attention. I’ve already decided to switch one class (Neural Networks) because I thought it would require a level of effort that I simply wasn’t prepared to put in while I’m abroad with bigger priorities than school (namely, exploration, self growth, meeting people, etc.).

This is a shift in itself that I’m going to have to get used to — for my entire life, performing well in school has been at the top of my list. However, while in Spain, all I need to do is pass (get a 5/10, 50% overall) for my credits to transfer with no effect on my GPA, so that’s what I’m shooting for now. I’m certain that this will cause some internal conflict (e.g.: a 60% on [x] quiz?! Oh no!!! tbh math 216 already got me over those bad grades tho lol) when things start to pick up, but I guess we’ll cross that bridge when we come to it. 

ON RELATIONSHIPS

Going into my study abroad experience, my biggest goal was to understand the culture of Madrid & Spain from a local point of view. I knew from studying in Buenos Aires that living in a different city can be a much more enriching experience than touring it for vacation, so long as I put in the effort. A big part of that goal was to make friends with people local to Madrid, along with other Americans*/ International students who shared that same mindset. I think that in explicitly setting this goal, I inadvertently put a lot of pressure on myself to make all these friends really quickly, in an environment and language I’m unfamiliar with, all while trying to adjust to and internalize a major lifestyle shift.

As a result, I think that — up until this week — this self-imposed pressure gave me unnecessary anxiety that inhibited me from being my true self. I spent time worrying about whether the Spanish students in my class would like me, if my Spanish was good enough to communicate with them, if they would judge me for being an American, how soon I should message the new person I met in the cafeteria so I wouldn’t appear too clingy… the list goes on. I was stressing and strategizing to make friends, when the best strategy is always to just be myself.

This is a lesson I’ve learned during my transition to Michigan, but being implanted into a new environment and University gave me a bit of a factory reset. I had to remind myself that I’ve only been here for 2.5 weeks. Directing my attention inwards instead of outwards will enable me to be fully present (and able to overcome the initial discomfort of making new relationships [see week 1 for discussion on discomfort]) when people that I can click with inevitably come along. Through this process, I’ll undoubtedly develop a stronger relationship with myself and increased comfort being alone, which is another personal goal of mine.

Funnily enough, that’s how things started to turn out in the second half of the first week. When I caught myself overthinking and was able to redirect my focus, I slowly started to reach out and become more friendly with some of the Spanish students in my culture class, and I met a group of Spaniards by chance that I really vibe with at the club on a Wednesday (oops, sorry it’s syllabus week :P ). Simultaneously, I’ve begun to get closer to some fellow American study abroad students. By no means have I found the perfect group of friend-soulmates that I’ll proceed to travel and experience Europe with for the rest of my 17 weeks in Spain, but that wasn’t something that I was ever expecting, anyways. Moving forward, I’m going to do my best to avoid resisting flow, always assuming positive intent to keep myself open to new interactions (check out what I mean by this by watching this video clip from a speech Mark Rober gave at the MIT graduation, I highly recommend the whole video), all the while prioritizing my own peace and happiness.

This weekend, I also visited Granada, a small town in the south of Spain famous for its Moorish influence and the incredible La Alhambra palace nestled in its hills. I might cover the trip in more detail next week, I guess we’ll see… but it was a beautiful weekend filled with beautiful architecture, beautiful sunsets, and great company. Per usual, check out the photo captions for some more context.

Until next week :) 

Niko Economos

Aerospace Engineering

Universidad Carlos III de Madrid

Madrid, Spain

*A LONG ASIDE ON THE WORD “AMERICAN”, for context & completeness

I would like to be clear about my use of the word "American". In English, there is no succinct way to say “Person from the United States of America”, unlike other nationalities (Spaniard, Argentinian, Norwegian, etc). American is the best word that we have. However, in conversations about US culture with people from other countries, I’ve been met with a similar critique in multiple instances (both with Europeans and South Americans). The Americas include the entire continent of North America and South America, which encompasses a huge variety of countries, cultures, and nationalities. When saying the word “American” while describing a person from the United States, we are inadvertently reinforcing the narrative that the United States is the most significant country across both continents and thus more righteously deserves the blanket term “American” over any other country in the region.

This conclusion is obviously more nuanced than what I’ve stated. The United States of America uses the word “America” in its name, which is likely where this blanket term came from. Also, I don’t think that the perpetuation of this US-centric language is due to intentional individual action, but rather a result of complicated cultural and etymological phenomena which I don’t have a comprehensive understanding of.

I won’t stop saying American in these blogs — primarily because saying “person from the United States” each time would likely distract from the points I'm trying to make — but I felt that an acknowledgement of this common criticism was important. In Spanish, Estados Unidos = United States, and US citizens are more precisely described as “Estadounidenses” (although the word “Americano” is still commonly used). When introducing myself to people from other countries, I always do my best to use the most precise language possible when referring to my nationality, which is one of the many ways I practice cultural humility. Stay tuned for another blog sometime this semester about how I go about practicing cultural humility, something that I think is very important for Americans who come from one of the most — if not the most — influential countries on earth (something that has also become apparent through my conversations).

[tiredstudent-ya-know]

Ok I want to know this for real: What's American school like? Ya'll in the movies are always talking about romance or money or something. There's like a hundred teen pregnancies and people are obsessed with being popular or smth. In my school everyone's first topic is grades. I mean yeah some people have significant others and all that but most of the time their dates are study dates. The population is too big to set yourself as the most popular person in the school, and besides, why waste time on social standing when you could be studying? After school there are always people in the cafeteria doing homework. Hell, most people come to school early to do group studies in the cafeteria.

And, ok. There are some people who have shitty grades and motivation. There are some kids who flaunt money. But the kids who show off money don't mean jackshit to us. The kids who have shitty grades are at the bottom 1% of the population. Most people want to get into an Ivy league Uni, or at the very least UBC. When people check their phones the first thing they check is their average grade. If you listen to the fucking noise in the hallway during class change there's always at least 5 groups of people quizzing each other before a test in the middle of the goddamn hallway. People quiz each other walking to school. People quiz each other during lunch. People quiz each other walking home. People quiz each other all the damn time. How do ya'll have time for teen pregnancies and fucking romance? Where'st the fuck do the popular rich kids get the time to establish a social standing? Hell, one of the kids in my grade has a parent in the teaching department and she isn't the goddamn popular kid.

[angrenwen]

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I can ask myself things and know the answer instantly; this made my schooling from the age of nine comparatively easy—at least to start. I just thought I was smart at first; I mumbled a math question under my breath during a quiz and instantly knew how to solve it. I thought it was a fluke.

That feeling lasted about ten minutes. Fourth grade math is easy, those numbers never lie, never change; they have rules, and they are bound to those rules (Please do not ask me about college math). Numbers don’t usually conjure the full scope of this power.

Social Studies was where the problems started. Even a fourth grade level of inquiry led to things I couldn’t possibly know. I saw—and yes, I see the answers to my questions as if I had been there to witness—the full scope of events as we studied them. Battlefields. Invasions. It was too much at nine to see the unbridled truth—even the most non-invasive questions designed for nine year olds conjured the worst of humanity’s hubris—and events of unexpected kindness. I was home for a week after that lesson and delirious screaming from a nine year old having a full blown melt down got me a visit to the doctor. I asked her “What is wrong with me?”

The truth is that nothing is ‘wrong’ with me. I knew it so clearly it drowned out whatever she was saying in response. She wanted me to get an MRI. I asked what that was and got the full extremely technical answer. It was dizzying.

If there is one limit to this power, it’s that it doesn’t hold back just because I don’t understand. I had to form a foundation of knowledge of my own so that I could understand the answers I received; I had to force this Gift to a nine year old’s level. It meant a lot of clarifying questions. It didn’t take long to connect these visions to spoken questions and that I had to actually speak or someone else had to ask.

I homeschooled after that. I was right, nothing was medically wrong with me which put my parents at ease. I asked myself how I got this way. In a world of superheroes, special powers were nothing new. Chemical spills, radiation exposure, magical contracts or training, genetic mutation, aliens—we’ve heard it all. I was the ultimate result of an experiment done in secret in the States during the Cold War—my grandmother was an unwitting test subject, but she showed no signs that the substance in her morning coffee was affecting her, eventually resigned her position as a secretary to the scientist who ran the experiment, got married and moved with her family to Canada. My existence was a delayed response to that experiment.

 I knew enough about any government at that point to know I should keep this hidden. I pretended to study hard. It was important to me to understand the things I knew, not to simply regurgitate the answers when asked. Fortunately, the school system is fine with simply producing the answers whether you homeschool or not. I graduated early.

The scope of it was what surprised me. I get perfect answers on everything small or large. “Does this document have any grammatical errors?” Yes, eleven of them. They are on pages 1, 4, 5, and 9. “Can I learn magic?” Yes, here are four ways, most of them involve talking to something beyond my comprehension. The one that doesn’t involves striking up a conversation with a blind old man who lives in southern Kansas named Dennis and convincing him to teach me. “Who is the magician Dennis from Kansas?” The answer was Dennis’ life story from the time he figured out he had magic to finding, learning from, and then killing his teacher who blinded him with his last breath. I decided not to go to Kansas. It’s a bit far from Canada anyway.

No one was about to take a nine year old seriously but I wanted to help. I wrote an anonymous letter to the Hero Association Office in Kansas with details about a murdered magician and how to find and bind his killer and bring him to justice. I asked myself dozens of questions on how to achieve this, who would need to be there to get it done the fastest, how to contain a mad mage. I compiled a plan, typed it out, put it in an envelope and sent it off. I didn’t use my real name. I didn’t even put my home address; I used the library across town.

Dennis put up a good fight but the magician who took him down had his ultimate weakness thanks to me. It wasn’t much of a fight. It was a slam dunk trial too. The magical superheroes were talking about it for months, but I knew what would happen if I came forward like they wanted me to—I had asked myself what would. The answers were all some variation of being too young to withstand the consequences. That was the first time I witnessed my own theoretical death.

I had a choice to make when I was nineteen. Psychic superheroes aren’t allowed to play the lottery. I could ‘win’ the lottery in secret, keep to myself, disappear into the mountains. I should have done that, but I wanted to help. If I went at least partially public with my powers, I could help people. There were renowned psychics consulted about things all the time. The ones contracted to the Hero Association got benefits and protection from villains looking to abuse them. I could see any roadblocks in the way. I could eliminate the downsides before they start. I only needed to know how to ask.

It was a mistake from minute one. When I explained to the recruiter about what I could do, they were skeptical. I hadn’t done very well on the physical aptitude test. Most psychics had blind spots or issues with reliability or method. They brought out their flash cards, they asked their board approved questions. Luckily, the application form requests a list of your powers, so they knew I was applying as a psychic and didn’t need to ask me what my powers were. Questions with large answers sometimes hurt. My mother once angrily gestured to a news broadcast “What is wrong with the world?” That vast answer knocked me out for four days.

 I guessed everything right—ten years in the dark should have taught me patience but I was tired of hiding. I wanted to help. I could help. I wanted to be seen rather than be the one who just sees.

I was. No one had been this accurate before. I was told I was going to do my probation with the Hero Association Alpha Squad—the International Branch by the end of the interview. The Alpha Squad sent their leader—their powerhouse, their center—to meet me and see if he agreed. He’d be arriving in under an hour.

The Paladin. Internationally beloved, first to answer every call he heard. Invincible, flight at supersonic speeds, superstrength. Active for three years now. Everyone knew the Paladin, the Heaven-sent Hero. I almost didn’t have to ask but I did anyway—I was excited. “What sort of person is the Paladin?”

He was not a person, not with…everything. Bloodshed. Bodies. Coverups. The joy he found in killing. A massacre in a nation too far away for anyone to care disguised as a natural disaster. The Hero Association stepped in with ‘humanitarian aid’ and now had unfettered access to the region and its resources. It was the same lesson as the very first I had learned. I was nine years old again seeing a bloody history celebrated and oversimplified in a child’s textbook. After a decade of misspeaking and painful mistakes, I was used to the shock. I could keep my composure—I could! I did. I excused myself from the hall. To freshen up I said. They understood—a personal appearance from the Paladin was a lot to dump on a nineteen year old. I had an hour to figure this out.

“Why is the Paladin coming to meet me?” He wants to know how much I could know—a perfect score on a psychic aptitude test could be problematic for him. It occurred to me then without prompting that there were no telepaths on the Alpha Squad and likely never would be. They probably saw too much.

“How do I defeat the Paladin as I am?” I asked. A costly battle. Half the city crushed between his strength and mine. I’m not a physical fighter—I was too busy studying with my Gift. At best, I have the answers I gained from “How do I teach myself magic? How I do I master magic the fastest? How can I increase my magical power?” I hadn’t intended to use them—I didn’t register them. The Hero Association had no idea. Half the city was far too high a price just to take him down.

“Is there a spell that can defeat the Paladin?” An Invitation for Atonement. A terrible spell that invites the souls of the wrongly slain to seek justice from their killer. If the killer can’t appease their rage, they will take payment in flesh. The Paladin didn’t have enough to sate all of them.

“How do I cast the Invitation for Atonement in under half an hour?”

I returned to the hall, much, much paler than when I had left, hunching forward a bit and airing out my black dress shirt. That earned me a few knowing looks, but I had a mission. The balcony doors were open, inviting. There would only be one chance. I kept my shoulders loose and my hands unclenched and at my sides.

He landed more softly than I expected. I barely felt it under my feet. I smiled when he did. It was obviously nervous on my end. It was effortless on his—he’d done this before, many times. Warm green eyes subtly flick up-down as he looked at me.

“So, Soothsayer,” he starts. “When they called me on my personal line, I was surprised. A hundred percent accuracy is a…rare gift. Can’t wait to see more of it.” He smiled, but I can see how it looked pinched. He’s a good actor, I’ll give him that. I could see him calculating the risk in his head.

I took a deep breath. I couldn’t get so nervous that I couldn’t speak. I needed to be able to speak. I had a plan. This was the crucial step. It didn’t matter that I couldn’t look at his dark hair without seeing the blood dripping from it; it was irrelevant that I knew what those green eyes looked like in the light of a house fire.

“H-hello, Nathan Elliot Madigan-Hill,” I said. His eyebrows rose and he opened his mouth to say something. A wasted effort. “I invite you to atone.”

The spell I had carved into my own chest in the bathroom finished activating when it received a name. I saw the Paladin blur as he surged toward me faster than my eyes could see. If he was capable of going supersonic from a perfect standstill, I’d be dead, but even he needed to build momentum. That alone saved my life because the dead were faster. They poured out of the sigil on my chest as a swarm. He flew right into their embrace losing momentum like a bullet fired into water. Five thousand, nine hundred seventy four pairs of hands held him steady before he could get withing five feet of me and pushed back until the entire hall was filled. It was awful but the dead weren’t after me or anyone else.

I already knew what thousands of ghosts tearing the Paladin apart would be like—I couldn’t see past the dead or hear past them, but it was still something else entirely to be there in person. The panel of recruiters were too busy trying to flee to notice me pressed against the back wall. I couldn’t leave and I couldn’t heal my injuries, or the spell would stop. If I wandered out of range, the ghosts would vanish, and I’d have an angry super powered mass murderer gunning for me. I had to sit and wait.

Even thousands of ghosts had trouble with invulnerable skin but not so much that it stopped them. I would have felt bad if I didn’t know. If I hadn’t seen. I dared to think that the swirling storm of ghosts was still too kind a death for him—they spilled out of the windows and into the streets turning downtown Edmonton into a march of the damned. The powers that he thought set him apart from regular humans worked against him, prolonging the inevitable.

When it was done, I picked myself up off the floor and left the way he came in. There were police cars downstairs at this point. Sooner or later, they’d realize it was quiet. If there weren’t any heroes here yet or on their way, there would be.

“How do I get out of here without being caught?”

It only took them six hours to declare me public enemy number one on the news. The Hero Association made an official release that I’d killed the Paladin. Alpha Squad was in my city in under a day turning it upside down looking for me, but I was long gone. The person who killed the Heaven-sent Hero could only be the deadliest supervillain of our time, they said.

I don’t know if I can ever overturn that. I don’t know if I should. I haven’t asked how, and I don’t plan to. What I have asked recently is about the Hero Association. Their heroes. Their secrets. I never wanted to pry unnecessarily. I have always tried to respect people’s privacy, but the actual worst villain of our time sat on a golden throne with the sun eternally shining down on his head and people either didn’t know or let it happen. Neither is acceptable.

If there is one hope, it’s that the Alpha Squad has a powerful and learned sorceress on their team. I asked about her. She might yet recognize the spell I used. She might yet figure out why the Paladin died. She might just ask the right questions. Someone has to."

You have one super power: The ability to know without fail what the truth is to any asked question. You planned to help the world as a super hero. It took you six hours for the government to declare you public enemy number one and the most deadly super villain alive.

[virocci]

hehe hi ppl

life update once again

SOOOOO first day of school was a week and a half ago now and ive alrdy had three quizzes 😋 this sem i haaaaave gr12 ela, gr11 social studies, gr11 physics aaaaaand gr11 fashion!!!!!!! im also doing gr11 bio night classes :3

it feel sooooo weird not doing chem anymore like wtf??? i got so used to doing chem its so strange that im NOT doing it. i also havent gotten any diploma grades back and it suuuuuuucks, its like so stress inducing 😭

i rlly like my ela and social teacher :3 they chill, my physics teacher is still a liiiiil iffy, i DID NOT like him on the first day but he growin on me yk? and then i had my fashion teacher last year, she chill, i like her

also bio night classes are SO BLEGH. ive never been good at doing courses online and its also an accelerated course it js sucks. i got a 63% on the last quiz we did 😭

soeaking if quizzes i also had a physics quiz THAT I THOUGHT I DID GOOD ON. but i ENDED UP GETTING 78% LIKE WHAT (i got 4 qus wrong out of 18 qus) somtimes i js like crash out cuz wtf, house is getting 4 qus wrong a 78

besides schoooooool my brain has not been doin too hot, legit cried fir no reason last night 😋 but we vibe ig

ive also been grinding out acnh lately, idk why but during exam break i watched alotta acnh soeed builds and then got the itch to play, my island was NOT doung to hot but now im working on it and its so cutsie. im tryna make a run down abandoned town thats been reinhabited :3 its acc beeen sooooo fun playing. tbh i started decorated cuz the island im on is the ive had since i started so i feel like i should do it justice before u restarted yknoww

besides acnh, i also progressed more is persona 5 :3 im a total of 15 hours in when u renter the second castle again :D its acc so fun… ive js been obsessed with acnh hehe…

in terms of zzz and hsr… i havent acc played much lol i finished both updates so am js chilling, i log in occasionally to do some farming but thats rlly it. for zz i have like 150 pulls saved for the vtuber girls so im v excited for them!!!!!

(im now continuing this 2 days later lololol)

om feb. 7th i got my dads wii back from my grandparents!! am sooooo happy i got it back, literally ecstatic. i spent all day saturday modding it and getting games :3 at one point i spent 2 hours trying to fix a problem but haha guess what, i named the file wbsf instead of wbfs by accident :,) js me being stupid lol. i download some games i thought would be fun (ac city folk, ookami, resident evil 4, red steel, WII SPORTS), id like some recommendations if ppl have any :> i even got themes and made it pretty!!! i rlly hope to get a 3ds somewhat soonish? i want one so i can mod it and SPECIFICALLY play tomodachi life and pokemon sun & moon lol. also would love to play style savy on it hehe. i rlly wanna find a 3rd controller so i have enough controllers for me and the wivess and the wii motion plus extensions so that i can play wii sport resorts!!!!. continuing the nintendo console rant, im also vvv excited for the switch 2!! ever since like the leaks for it ive been superrrr excited for it and rlly can't wait. im gonna tryyyy and get it by release hehe <3

overall, i recently have gained the urge to collect games consoles :>

OMG AND ALSO

i be feeling like i am on AIR like i didnt notice before but i am so much happier JUST NOT HAVING MY MATH TEACHER.

im thinking of rearranging my collection stuff in my room but idk how to do it rn so :3 i might figure it out but i dunno :>

anyways idk what to say anymore, its cold outside, like -40 cold, so sad and im sick so its not fun :(

anyways byebye :3

(song for u bcuz u read aaaaall that :D its acc highkey a comfort song lol)

[mitcheljhonny]

How to Make Your Application Stand Out for Doon School Admission

Are you dreaming of joining the prestigious Doon School but worried about the fierce competition? 🏫 I've been there, and I know exactly how daunting it can feel. With countless talented applicants vying for limited spots, making your application stand out can seem like an impossible task.

But here's the good news: I've cracked the code to creating a stellar Doon School application, and I'm here to share my secrets with you! 🌟 Through my own experience and extensive research, I've discovered the key elements that can transform your application from ordinary to extraordinary. From crafting a compelling personal statement to acing the interview process, I've got you covered.

In this blog post, I'll guide you through eight crucial steps to make your Doon School application truly shine. We'll explore everything from understanding the school's admission criteria to presenting a polished application package. So, if you're ready to boost your chances of securing a spot at this esteemed institution, let's dive in and unlock the secrets to Doon School admission success! 🔑📚

Understand Doon School's Admission Criteria

Academic excellence requirements

When I applied to Doon School, I quickly realized that academic excellence is a cornerstone of their admission criteria. The school seeks students who not only excel in their studies but also demonstrate a passion for learning. Here's a breakdown of what I found they typically look for:

Academic Aspect Expectation Grades Consistently high marks across subjects Standardized Tests Strong performance on entrance exams Critical Thinking Ability to analyze and solve complex problems Subject Proficiency Excellence in core subjects like Math, Science, and English

Extracurricular activity expectations

I learned that Doon School values well-rounded individuals. They're looking for students who:

Participate in diverse activities

Show leadership potential

Demonstrate commitment to their chosen pursuits

Some key extracurriculars that caught my eye include:

Sports (team and individual)

Music and performing arts

Debate and public speaking

Community service

Science and technology clubs

Character and leadership qualities sought

In my research, I discovered that Doon School places a high premium on character development and leadership potential. They're seeking students who exhibit:

Integrity and honesty

Resilience and adaptability

Empathy and social awareness

Initiative and self-motivation

Collaboration and teamwork skills

Understanding these criteria helped me tailor my application to showcase how I embody these qualities. Now, let's look at how to effectively highlight your academic achievements in your application.

Showcase Your Academic Achievements

Highlight exceptional grades

As someone who's been through the Doon School admission process, I can't stress enough how important it is to showcase your academic prowess. I made sure to highlight my exceptional grades, particularly in subjects that Doon School is known to value highly, such as Mathematics, Science, and English. Here's a quick breakdown of how I presented my grades:

Subject Grade Notable Achievement Mathematics A+ Top 5% in class Science A Science Fair Winner English A+ School Debate Champion Social Studies A History Essay Competition Finalist

Emphasize participation in academic competitions

I didn't just rely on my grades; I also made sure to showcase my participation in various academic competitions. This demonstrated my willingness to challenge myself beyond the classroom. Some key competitions I highlighted were:

National Mathematics Olympiad (Bronze Medal)

Inter-school Science Quiz (2nd Place)

State-level Essay Writing Contest (1st Prize)

Regional Spelling Bee (Finalist)

Demonstrate intellectual curiosity beyond curriculum

To truly stand out, I showed how my intellectual curiosity extended beyond the standard curriculum. I did this by:

Mentioning books I'd read outside of school syllabus

Discussing online courses I'd taken in areas like coding and astronomy

Highlighting my personal science projects, like building a small robot

Sharing my experience of attending lectures at local universities

Remember, Doon School values well-rounded individuals. While showcasing your academic achievements, it's crucial to demonstrate how you apply your knowledge practically and how it fuels your curiosity to learn more.

Develop a Compelling Personal Statement

Craft a unique narrative

When I sit down to write my personal statement for Doon School, I know that crafting a unique narrative is crucial. I begin by reflecting on my life experiences, identifying moments that have shaped me and set me apart. I consider:

Personal challenges I've overcome

Unique cultural experiences

Impactful encounters or relationships

Moments of personal growth or realization

Here's a table summarizing the key elements of my unique narrative:

Element Description Impact Challenge Overcoming stage fright Developed public speaking skills Cultural Experience Living in three countries Gained global perspective Impactful Relationship Mentorship with local artist Discovered passion for art Growth Moment Leading a community service project Learned leadership and empathy

Showcase your passion for learning

I make sure to highlight my genuine enthusiasm for learning in my personal statement. I do this by:

Describing specific subjects or topics that fascinate me

Sharing examples of self-directed learning projects

Explaining how I've pursued knowledge outside the classroom

Discussing my favorite books or educational resources

Align your goals with Doon School's values

To demonstrate that I'm a perfect fit for Doon School, I align my personal goals with the school's core values. I research the school's mission statement and history, then draw connections to my own aspirations. This shows that I've done my homework and truly understand what makes Doon School special.

Highlight personal growth experiences

Finally, I share stories that illustrate my personal growth. These experiences demonstrate my maturity, self-awareness, and readiness for the challenges of Doon School. I focus on moments where I've learned important life lessons or developed key character traits that will serve me well in the school's rigorous environment.

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[dreamylove444]

🌸✨ Study tips to not only excel but maintain a healthy mindset and get straight As with ease 🌸✨

Hello, beautiful minds,

Success in scientific subjects doesn’t just come from hard work; it comes from strategic, intentional effort. Let’s combine our love for science, our need to get the highest grade and these research-based techniques to help you achieve your dreams while maintaining that soft, pink and oh so girly energy that we all love . 📚💕

✨ Tip 1: Create an Inviting Study Environment

The Power of Space

Research shows that an organized and aesthetically pleasing study space improves concentration and mental clarity. Surrounding yourself with pastel pink stationery, soft lighting, and cozy seating can positively impact your focus and productivity. 🖤🎀

Why it works: A study from the University of Essex found that a pleasant environment reduces stress, improves cognitive function, and enhances productivity.

What to do: Designate a space that feels like your personal retreat—add your favorite pink decor, a soft chair, and calming plants to keep you at ease while you work. 🌷💕

✨ Tip 2: Color-Coding for Visual Learning

The Science of Color and Memory

Color-coding is more than just cute—it’s a proven method to boost memory retention. Studies from the University of British Columbia have shown that using color in your notes can improve recall and help distinguish between different concepts. 🌸💖

Why it works: Research in the Journal of Experimental Psychology found that using color when studying improves visual memory and helps the brain organize complex information.

What to do: Use pastel-colored pens, highlighters, and sticky notes to differentiate topics. For example, use pink for key formulas, lavender for definitions, and peach for important theories. This visual differentiation will help your brain process and retain information faster. 🎀

✨ Tip 3: Active Recall with Flashcards

The Power of Active Learning

Active recall is one of the most effective methods for mastering science subjects. Flashcards help you engage actively with the material, making your brain work harder to retrieve information, which strengthens memory retention. Research has shown that active recall, when used consistently, can improve exam performance by as much as 40%. 🌸💕

Why it works: Studies, including one by the National Institutes of Health, have shown that retrieval practice (like using flashcards) enhances long-term memory retention.

What to do: Create flashcards with pastel-colored borders, and write questions on one side and answers on the other. Use them to quiz yourself regularly, and try not to peek at the answers until you've made your best guess. ✨💖

✨ Tip 4: Break Study Sessions into Focused Intervals

The Science of the Pomodoro Technique

Research consistently shows that focused study intervals lead to better retention and productivity. The Pomodoro Technique, where you study for 25 minutes and take a 5-minute break, aligns with your brain’s natural rhythms, preventing burnout and maximizing focus. 🌷💕

Why it works: A study published in Cognitive Psychology found that short bursts of intense focus followed by brief breaks can improve focus, prevent mental fatigue, and enhance overall learning efficiency.

What to do: Set a timer for 25-minute intervals of studying followed by a 5-minute break. During your break, drink water, stretch, or take a quick walk. Return refreshed and ready to focus again. 🎀✨

✨ Tip 5: Collaborate with Study Buddies

The Social Learning Effect

Working with others has been shown to improve understanding, especially in scientific subjects that require deep analysis. Research from Harvard University suggests that discussing concepts with peers helps consolidate knowledge and can clarify areas of confusion. When you explain something to someone else, you’re also reinforcing the material in your own mind. 🌸✨

Why it works: Studies show that collaborative learning leads to better problem-solving and deeper comprehension. Working with others allows you to see different perspectives and reinforces your own knowledge.

What to do: Form small study groups with friends who motivate you. Discuss key scientific concepts and help each other with difficult topics. You’ll learn just as much by teaching as you do by listening. 💕🎀

✨ Tip 6: Use Past Papers to Predict Success

Simulating the Exam Environment

One of the most effective ways to prepare for exams is to practice under real test conditions. Research indicates that simulating exam conditions with past papers boosts exam performance by helping you become familiar with question formats and time management. This method reduces test anxiety and improves confidence. 📚💖

Why it works: A study in the Journal of Educational Psychology showed that students who regularly practiced past exams performed better than those who only reviewed notes.

What to do: Find past exam papers online or in your textbook. Set aside time to complete them in a quiet, timed environment. Review your answers afterward, and focus on areas where you can improve. 🌷✨

✨ Tip 7: Prioritize Sleep for Brain Health

The Connection Between Sleep and Memory

Never underestimate the power of a good night’s sleep. Scientific research shows that sleep is essential for memory consolidation, especially when studying for complex subjects like science. During deep sleep, your brain processes and strengthens memories, helping you retain information better. 💖💕

Why it works: Studies from Harvard Medical School show that sleep is critical for learning and memory retention. Without proper rest, your brain struggles to absorb and retain new information.

What to do: Aim for 7-9 hours of sleep each night. Create a calming bedtime routine with soft music or a warm bath to help you relax. You’ll wake up refreshed, with your mind ready to absorb more knowledge. 🌙🎀

✨ Tip 8: Positive Reinforcement and Self-Affirmations

The Psychology of Success

Believing in yourself can be as powerful as studying hard. Positive self-affirmations have been shown to reduce stress and increase motivation. Studies suggest that when you affirm your abilities, your brain releases dopamine, which improves focus and performance. 🌸💕

Why it works: Research from Psychological Science indicates that self-affirmations can reduce anxiety and enhance cognitive performance, helping you perform better in academic settings.

What to do: Begin each study session by telling yourself, “I am capable, I am smart, I will succeed.” Embrace your strength, and remind yourself that every challenge is an opportunity to grow. ✨🎀

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You have the potential to not only excel in science but to do so in a way that feels authentic to you. With these science-backed tips and my little girly inspiration, you’ll harness your natural beauty, brilliance, and grace. You’ve got this sweetie! 🌸✨

[maykamadali]

THE BRAVEST PERSON I EVER KNOWN

(BIOGRAPHY)

Fauzia Tauday Bascara is my closest aunt among all my aunts. She was born on November 22, 1979 and she was born in Mindanao of Baloi Lanao Del Norte.

She is 43 years old, she is the third of her 5 siblings. She is now living in Tandang Sora, Quezon City for five years. She likes to try things and she can easily understand things so she can learn them easily. She is very kind, very considerate, humble to everyone, helpful, respectful and most of all loving to her neighbor. She is very workaholic as busy as a bee

 She finished elementary school from grade 1 to grade 6 at Geronimo Elementary School in the school year from 1987 to 1992 and she received awards for his excellence in mathematics and was often hired by teachers to compete in the schools of the competition in Quiz B, in the subject of Social Studies and Mathematics. When she was in elementary school, she gained talent and being active in class. She graduated secondary school at Manila High School in the school year 1992 to 1995. During her secondary school, she received various awards as one of the leaders in her class, being a productive student and being good at mathematics. She studied college at the Systems Technology Institute during the school year from 1995 to 1999. She took an Associate in Computer Secretary course. Her first job was Post Office in 2005 to 2018. She started working in the Government in 2018, now she is currently working in the Supreme Court as Cashier Court.

[rayvila]

Advantages of Making Your Own Online Quiz

A steep learning curve and the need to download software are also features of some learning tools. You can make your own online quiz at Rayvila. No download is required; simply log in and begin creating.

Anyone can use this tool effortlessly, regardless of their degree of expertise or experience. You may sign up for a free trial to learn forehand. Once you're done, you may quickly share your tests by email, social media, or website embedding.

The templates let you easily develop tests

You are not limited to designing a single exam using Rayvila online test builder; you can construct any form of test you choose, such as a personality test or a scored test. Simply select a template you prefer by going to the templates section. The templates can then be modified to create customized online tests.

2. You don't have to stress over thinking of the correct inquiries

The hardest part of making an online test is undoubtedly coming up with a question. You needn't worry, though, because a question library is available. With the question library, which contains a collection of more than 100,000 ready-to-use questions on numerous topics, you can input questions directly.

3. It's simple to reuse and remix questions

Interested in using the questions from several assessment examinations to develop an online test? No issue. You may easily remix and reuse your work by selecting questions from an existing test or an Excel spreadsheet when using online quiz software.

4. Any test type can be created

The ability to construct any kind of test you want is the most remarkable feature of using an online test creator. The technology makes it possible by providing more than ten different question categories, including multiple-choice, fill-in-the-blank, true/false, hotspot, essay-type questions, and others. To construct a certain kind of test, you may include a variety of questions or select just one type.

5. Grading can be done faster

You can save time and have confidence in the test outcomes using the automated grading option of online test generators. Just the essays and other subjective questions are left for you to evaluate; the program can grade all objective questions (such as multiple-choice, fill-in-the-blank, and short answers).

6. You can comment right now

According to a wealth of recent studies, the capacity to give students immediate feedback on their work is one of the critical components that makes online learning effective. You can choose how feedback is given to students when you use the automatic grading option.

For instance, feedback can be given right away after each question is answered, after the test as a whole, or at a later time. This gives students a chance to review their errors right away and revise their comprehension of the course material.

Bottom line

With an online test creator, students have the greatest amount of freedom in terms of when, where, and how they take the exams. You can design tests and quizzes for online and hybrid courses that can be taken on any OS system-compatible computer, tablet, or smartphone. The assessments for in-person courses can be printed out to be completed on paper.

[ehlessandraspsyche]

Blog Post 5: alessandra and the terrible, horrible, no good, very bad study habits

Realizations

I’ve always known that my study habits are really not that great and after listening to the Psych O’Clock Habit segment, I’ve realized how much my study habits have been holding me back. Professor Kay Anonuevo really advocated for self-regulated learning which, according to Zimmerman, is where learners transform their mental abilities to academic skills. It is self-directive and requires the student to be proactive and not just reactive to their studies. Self-regulated learning requires consistency, avoiding cramming, and strict adherence to a schedule. Every single thing that I struggle with. I’ve noticed that my study habits are reactive and in response to what is required of me by the nearest deadline. If there is a quiz, I will only really study for it the day before. While it does help with the retention of information (as the information is fresh and recent), my level of understanding is not at the level that I would want it to be. I rarely ever reviewed since my attention during class is focused only on the topic, however, during online classes my last-minute review sessions did not become enough and I found myself not being able to retain information. I felt really “called out” the first few minutes of the podcast when the male host started listing all of my bad study habits one by one. 

Oof, you’ve got problems

I recognize in myself that I have terrible attention problems. I find it difficult to start, finish, or even stay focused enough to do a task without feeling some sort of pressure, like a deadline or low grades. I get easily distracted and I often feel restless when sitting down in front of my computer. I need different stimuli such as music or background noise in order to focus completely. Although I am not diagnosed with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, I often find myself relating to the struggles of people with ADHD in studying. I also use some of the techniques that they have said to work with them. My attention problems do not mean that I am completely unable to focus as I have these short bursts of hyperfocus on the task at hand that I am often able to complete the task quickly and efficiently. These bursts often come four hours before the deadline. Honestly, I am not exaggerating how terrible I am at beginning and finishing tasks but once I get into the groove of things, I am as efficient as a workhorse. As I have mentioned before, moments of intense pressure also lead me to these hyper-focused states. During hell week, I often find myself cramming many deadlines at the same time. In order to complete all of my deadlines, I create a schedule for myself that I often follow perfectly. 

Will it work for me?

Although I can see how self-regulated learning can help, I find that it mostly benefits neurotypical people who have the ability to focus immediately. However, I find that sticking to a routine or schedule helps with my focus as I have already mentally prepared myself for doing that routine. I would need to really train myself in order to commit to self-regulated learning. I would need to set goals that are proximal, which would be time-specific and challenging enough to stimulate my brain. In terms of using socialization as a method to help in studying, I find that when reviewing for an exam, I would need to study alone in order to get most of the concepts. Then, for the social aspect, I would explain it to a friend so that I would be more likely to retain the information. For projects, I find it effective to be in a group call in order to have some accountability and outside pressure to complete the task. Somehow, knowing that my friends are also doing the same thing as me makes me more likely to focus on the task at hand. For the next semester, I would like to try out self-regulated learning to see if it would help me with my abysmal learning habits.

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References:

Psych O’ Clock Habit - Self Regulated Learning. (2010). Psych O’ Clock Habit. Retrieved 2023, from https://iskomunidad.upd.edu.ph/images/2/25/POCH101410.mp3.

What is self-regulated learning?. Develop Self-Regulated Learners. (2017, June 8). https://serc.carleton.edu/sage2yc/self_regulated/what.html

[serzojv]

MY AUTOBIOGRAPHY

Have you ever wondered what life is like for someone like me? Mabuhay! I am J.V. M. Serzo, a 17-year-old man from Tanza, Cavite. A Filipino, a child, a Leo, an honor student, a journalist, a leader, a humanista, and a son of God. I was born on the 25th of July 2005 at Fabella Hospital in Manila. Many people always asked me if my first name is just a two-letter name and I always answered "Yes". They were often shocked about it and teased me that my parents want me to be at ease especially when my teachers ask their students to write our names on a paper back and forth. I am a product of Cavite and certified Caviteño. Many people say that when you are a Caviteño, you are brave and I think they are right. I am brave, I am fierce, and I am confident as what a Caviteño is.

I am the 6th child of Myla Matta, my mom, and Roberto Serzo Jr., my dad. I have 5 siblings namely Erwin, Mhay, Cheska, Ian, and Yna. I am the youngest among the six. When I was young I often fell on our stairs because I always want my favorite bolster to be at my side but because it is too big for me at that time I cannot see the following steps when I am going down so yeah! I fell so hard so many times. So because of this, maybe that is why I'm short. I'm 5 foot and 1 inch tall by the way. However, even though I am not that tall, I always receive compliments from others that I am small but terrible. Thank you to people who always give and tell me some acknowledgments just like it because it boosted my morale and my confidence.

I am a consistent honor student from kinder to the present, in Grade 12. I was one of the top students who always join extracurricular activities and represented our school. Way back in elementary, I was part of the BIGSAYWIT Team of Malagasang 1, and a secretary of the Youth for Environment in Schools Organization. I am also a qualifier for the ASEP Quiz Bee and more until Junior High School. And now, I am taking Humanities of Social Sciences at Emilio Aguinaldo College- Cavite and hoping to graduate in June this year.

All of these years in school were never an easy challenge for me. It feels like a roller coaster ride for someone like me. I cried, I laugh, felt proud and disappointed in myself while studying and fighting in the battle called life. But, there is something that my mom always tells me, that I should believe in my capabilities and that I am limitless. This lesson from my mom is embarked in my heart and soul. And every time I face difficulties in my life I always remind myself what my mom told to me.

All the things I have experienced in my 17 years of existence are truly something to be proud of. Now that I am nearly entering college life and will take a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science, I already submitted my applications to many universities that have the said program. I applied to UP, UST, PLM, PUP, CVSU-Indang, and EAC. I am hoping to get as well a scholarship so that I can have something to support my study, and to help also my family financially. I know that everything I experienced in my 17 years is not as heavy as what college and the real world can bring to me, and that is why I already collecting faith, trust, and courage to face all the circumstances that will happen to me. I know that with the faith I have in the Lord, he will not let me down. He will be my weapon, my sword, and my power to pursue what I want and achieve the greatest that I could achieve.

Just like what people always tell “Malayo pa pero malayo na” I know that there is nothing that can stop me from getting the greatest that I could be but only me. And, this is also what I want people to learn about me, that we are the leaders of ourselves and we are the authors of our stories.

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28/100

Yet again in the lib. There will be lots of library posts this week as I have agreed to be a study monitor this week for an on campus organization. Today I've been studying for advanced accounting as I should be having a quiz sometime soon.

Today I took my developmental psychology exam and I really hope I did well. I don't know how to feel about it. This will be the last exam for a week or so which means now I will be getting all my graded exams from the past week back. Today was Latin. I ended up making an 85 on the exam which sounded really good until I realized I had the second lowest score in the class. I need to start dedicating more time to that class but there's just so much to cover and I feel like we move so quickly. However, I should be getting 5 bonus points for going to tutoring so it'll actually be a 90! Which is good since it's an A. This class will be fine but it will be annoying.

Tomorrow I have social psychology and I'm hoping to get my exam from last week back. I needed an 87 but I don't think I did that well. Another class I need to dedicate more time to but this time the material just isn't interesting which is a shame.

Hope this week treats everyone well!