How Do You Succeed In A GED Class?
• Write down why you want your GED. Your diploma is a stepping stone to help you achieve something else, right? Do you want a better job, to set a good example for your kids, get into college, to maintain good cause for the welfare office? It doesn’t matter what your motivation is-as long as it’s something that you really want. Write your motivation inside the front cover of your notebook and keep it in mind. • Go to class. This sounds obvious, but you’d be amazed at how often learners accept excuses from themselves. Don’t let yourself off the hook. Show up, 10-15 minutes before class is scheduled to start, for every single class. • Take everything you might need to class. Pens/pencils and paper are obvious, of course. Add a little personal pencil sharpener to your supplies. Take ibuprofen or Tylenol with you in case you get a headache, take your inhaler or Accucheck if you have one, and take any other medicines you might need. If you’re female, carry a pad or tampon–every day, not ju
