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How to pay attention at school

Paying attention is sometimes a great art. There are ways to help yourself achieve it. You will not only better listen, look and understand, but also hear your teacher praising you. Get some advices how.

Only what you need at that particular lesson should be on your desk

Sit close to the teacher and the board

Participate in lesson activities, do not only sit, raise your hand, ask questions, but take care of the class rules

If you are sitting next to someone distracting you, ask your teacher if you can switch places with someone

Make some token to remind you to pay attention (a tag or a bracelet), which you can touch the moment you start drifting away

Do not carry games or toys to school. They may distract your attention, used not only during the break, but during the class, too.

If you do not understand something, immediately ask your teacher or a friend for an explanation.

Written by: Prof. Sc.D. Gordana Buljan Flander

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