VIS is authorized by the College Board to provide AP (Advanced Placement) courses. The following article is from the official College Board website.

VIS 為美國大學理事會（College Board）正式認證學校，經授權可開授AP課程。以下文章出自於美國大學理事會 College Board 官網，提供中文翻譯給學生家長參考。
Original source 原文出處:  https://bigfuture.collegeboard.org/plan-for-college/college-prep/stay-motivated/take-control-of-homework

 

Take Control of Homework 

留學申請學習妙招：掌握功課，別讓功課控制你

 

So It Doesn't Control You

你應該要掌握功課，才不會讓功課控制你。

Although very few students love homework, it does serve a purpose. Homework helps you:
喜歡做功課的學生應該很少，但是申請海外留學的過程中，功課其實對你有這些好處：

• Reinforce what you've learned during the day.
  複習白天學到的東西。
• Build study habits that are essential in college.
  建立學習習慣，這在大學生活裡相當重要。
• Prepare for your classes.
  課堂預習、準備。
• Get a sense of progress.
  持續進步、持續學習。

 

Here are some tips to help you deal with homework more efficiently and effectively.
面對功課，以下妙招讓你更有效率。

 

Set the Mood 建立寫功課的儀式感

Create a good study area with everything you need (for example, a calculator). If you don't have a quiet place at home, try your school or local library.
把學習空間裡你需要的東西都準備好，例如計算機。如果你家沒有安靜的讀書空間，就在學校或地區圖書館寫功課。

 

Know Where to Begin 知道「開工」事項

Make a list of everything you need to do, and note all deadlines. Do the more difficult assignments first, so you don't have to face them at the end.
把每件要做的事情都立出來，標註完成期限。先處理困難的作業，別到最後才面對它。

 

Study at the Same Time Every Day   每天固定時間做作業

Even if you don't have homework every night, use the time to review notes. If sitting down to work is part of your normal routine, you'll approach it with less dread. Also, you'll become a pro at using time productively.
就算你不是每天都有作業，也可以把這段時間拿來複習筆記。如果你很習慣這樣的例行公事、也很坐得住，以後就不會這麼害怕了。你也會變成高效率專家。

 

Keep Things in Perspective 每項功課都有輕重緩急

Know how much weight each assignment or test carries, and use your time accordingly.
每個作業和考試都有不同的重要度，要依據重要度去分配時間。

 

Get More Involved   投入更多

Keep your mind from wandering by taking notes, underlining sections, discussing topics with others or relating your homework to something you're studying in another class.
試試讓自己更加專心的方法，可以做筆記、畫重點、跟同學討論功課，把有關係的課程一起統整處理。

 

Organize the Information 整理資訊

People process information in different ways. Some people like to draw pictures or charts to digest information, others prefer to read out loud or make detailed outlines. Try to find the methods that work best for you. Ask your teacher for recommendations if you're having trouble.
每個人處理訊息、學習的方式都不同，有些人喜歡畫圖表才能消化資訊，也有的人喜歡大聲唸出來或是做出詳細的重點提示。找到最適合自己的方式，如果有問題就請老師給你建議。

 

Take Advantage of Any Free Time 充分利用時間

If you have a study period or a long bus ride, use the time to review notes, prepare for an upcoming class or start your homework.
如果你有固定的讀書時間或是通勤時間，請好好用來複習筆記、預習課業或是就直接開始做功課吧。

 

Study with a Friend 跟朋友一起讀書

Get together with friends and classmates to quiz each other, compare notes and predict test questions. Consider joining a study group.
跟朋友或同學約定，一起幫對方做小考，互相對照筆記並且一起預測考題，或是加入讀書會。

 

Communicate 積極溝通

If you have concerns about the amount or type of homework you have, you may want to talk to your family, teachers or counselor. They can help you understand how much time you need to allot for homework and how to manage your tasks.
如果你對功課量或是類型有疑慮，可以跟家人、老師或是留學申請輔導老師討論。他們可以協助你，更妥善地分配時間給不同的功課，協助你管理這些事項。

 

Celebrate Your Achievements 好好嘉獎你的成果

Reward yourself for hitting milestones or doing something well.
申請海外留學的過程中，如果你順利到達某個里程碑或是收穫了某項成果，請一定要好好嘉獎自己。

 

Original source 原文出處:  
https://bigfuture.collegeboard.org/plan-for-college/college-prep/stay-motivated/take-control-of-homework

If you would like to discuss college options further, please make an appointment with our college counselor Ms. Rosalyn Shih ( collegecounseling@vis.tp.edu.tw) to find out more.

如果VIS同學們想進一步討論如何選擇海外的大學，請與VIS的升學顧問 Miss Rosalyn Shih ( collegecounseling@vis.tp.edu.tw )預約晤談以了解更多資訊。