Be sure to review and edit your notes later the same day. Tape record the lecture, only with the permission of the instructor. Listen carefully and ask questions if you do not understand something. Actively participate in classroom discussions. Know how to contact your instructor if you are going to be absent or if you need clarification of classroom material.
All instructors have office hours, offices where they can be reached, and mailboxes.
Read your assignments before the next class meeting. You will then be able to ask questions about information which you do not understand. Set up a study schedule and follow it. Allow enough time for all your classes. Tips for Studying Select the best time for you to study.