FT Chronicle

When you ask what students worry, the answer is grades. Just thinking of it triggers their stress for grades may mean chance for a good-paying job or good compliment from their parents.

First, bear in mind that learning does not mean only of getting high grades. Learning means development which King Solomon said “to give prudence to the simple, to the young man knowledge and discretion” (Proverbs 1:4). Does a youth who passes exams because of just guessing or cheating really learn a thing? What’s the use of high grades he you don’t know a thing when you apply it someday?
You may ask, how can I improve my grades?

It is in YOU, the responsibility to learn! The Bible says “The soul of a lazy man desires, and has nothing; but the soul of the diligent shall be made rich.”(Proverbs 13:4). Yes, it’s true that idleness is mostly the reason behind low marks. But on the other hand, students with high grades move themselves to learn.

One may say, “but I am already studying.” Students with low grades may also say such lines but compared with their classmates, they are left behind. Apostle Paul once said that “I discipline my body and bring it into subjection…” (1 Corinthians 9:27). Let see, how can you study well if the TV is turned on or you tend to procrastinate things? One good advice is to try to set a time and place for studying and if done regularly, you cannot find yourself bored or lazy. Just like what Paul said “Nevertheless, to the degree that we have already attained, let us walk by the same rule, let us be of the same mind.” (Philippians 3:16)

How about homework? Try to sort them from the easiest to the hardest or even by category. How about tests? Listen attentively to your teacher in every lesson. Check your materials. Try to make questions and later, read to find the answers. “As iron sharpens iron, so a man sharpens the countenance of his friend” (Proverbs 27:17). Try to discuss with friends and you’ll find reviewing easy and fun.

Though grades are significant, it does not make what a person is. But, enjoy every moment in school and learn all you can.

“A scoffer seeks wisdom and does not find it,
But knowledge is easy to him who understands.” – Proverbs 14:6