-The devil is in the details; take complete notes, pay very close attention in lessons, be as specific as possible on tests and assignments, and always fill in any knowledge gaps by asking questions or researching -Ask questions; it regulates the pacing of the lesson and shows you're engaged -Always stay on top of your work because it piles up fast; take an hour each day after school to review the information in class and do practice, since concepts always build on each other -Notes and textbook are both required for studying -Doing homework is strongly recommended, no matter how much you don't want to do it, since it's the best way of applying your learning -It can be very easy to get stressed in the class, so learn how to manage your time to not cram, and learn some good stress-reduction techniques, because being overworked can inhibit your capacity to learn all the information -Ultimately, your worst enemy is yourself. It's easy to blame the course or the teacher, but at the end of the day, you have to take charge of your own learning and teach yourself if it comes down to it and you want to use the courses further down the academic road. It's not impossible to do well in the classes, it just might be a steeper hill to climb than if you're a natural genius. You got this, I believe in you.

take notes

Because she assigns 3 projects a day, it is wise to keep up with your work, and to not let it pile up.