Listening in class and lectures is important to getting good grades. A lot of students tend to not concentrate and day dream in lectures and classes. But this time really should be to first learn the content offered in the course. Which you can then learn more thoroughly by studying.

A majority of students think of learning, as cramming in study before the exam. But this time should be used to finalise your preparations and shouldn't be the start of learning information of the course.

A lot of students do this and just study a lot before the exam and end up with 80%, moderate grades. But if you want to get higher than this and really go well in the exam, you need to work hard in class. A combination of working hard in class, at home and having good study patterns is vitally important to exam and assignment success.

A lot of my lazy friends used class for talking about what they did on the weekends. They were eventually dissapointed with there marks in the final exam. So make sure you use up your time wisely, listening to the teacher and asking questions about something you do not understand. They are all ingredients for success, none can be shortened, a lot of discipline is needed. To stay motivated inspirational quotes or movies work well. Students like sportsmen have to stay hungry for success and use motivation to achieve there goals. Surround yourself with friendly people who are hard workers, it should help create a good work ethic in you. Make sure to remember the importance of a good nights sleep in doing well in all forms of exams and assignments.