What are your biggest challenges in English, Math, Science, History classes? (Be specific!)

After each challenge, list some strategies or ways to work on this difficulty. Feel free to add to each other's lists!


CHALLENGE: At home, I get distracted easily by cell phone, computer, MSN, etc.
STRATEGIES: Turn off all the electronic materials before you start working on the homework.

CHALLENGE: speak up in english class
STRATEGIES: don't get nervous because there really isn't anything to be afraid of 2) be confident and just talk like how you chat with friends
CHALLENGE: improve on breathing technique [for flute in band class]
STRATEGIES: Mrs. Siew says "put your head under water and don't breathe for five minutes"
CHALLENGE: remembering the elements on the periodic table
STRATEGIES:
CHALLENGE: Because of English grammar I got low grades on all the essays.
STRATEGIES: Read more books to help your English grammar and visit writing center before you hand in your essays
CHALLENGE: Can't understand the passage fully because of lacking knowledge of vocabulary.
STRATEGIES: Try to study more vocabs and memorize them.