Q: Even if you're feeling really sleepy, try to look like you're listening to the teacher at the start of class. Take out a pencil and paper and take a few notes. Make eye contact with the teacher and try to answer a question or two. This will give the teacher will have the impression that you are paying attention through the whole class, even when you're asleep. Don't call too much attention to yourself or it will seem really obvious when you stop responding. At the beginning of class, tell your neighbors that you're really tired and might try to take a quick nap. Ask them if they wouldn't mind waking you up if something important is about to happen. You could say, for example, "Hey Alex, I was up super late last night and I'm exhausted. If I fall asleep, will you wake me up if we start the lab or do partner work?" This is best if you are friends or at least acquaintances with the person next to you. If you don't like each other, you probably can't rely on them to wake you up, and they might even report you to the teacher. Don't get into such a deep sleep that you won't wake up when it's time to change classes or go to lunch! Try to just relax and drift off without allowing yourself to go all the way into a deep sleep. Train yourself to sleep lightly by forcing yourself to open your eyes every few minutes or asking your friend to tap you on the shoulder once in awhile. You might sleep better if you can tune out the noise of your classroom with music, but wearing earplugs or earbuds in class is a big warning sign to your teacher. It might also make it harder to hear the bell ring or the teacher's voice if they call on you.
A: Pay attention at the beginning of class. Ask the person next to you to wake you up if necessary. Make sure you can wake up when the bell rings. Avoid wearing earplugs or earbuds.

Q: Write down what you need to get done and in what order you are going to do it. Sticking to this schedule will give you a greater feeling of control over your homework. List items starting with the most difficult. If you have one large assignment with multiple parts, break those down in their own list. Understanding what you're supposed to do to get credit for the assignment is important. It can also save you time because you won't have to re-read the text or re-do the assignment. If the instructions are confusing, read them more than once. You could also email your instructor or a classmate to make sure you understand what you're expected to do. Try to answer the questions that go along with your assignment as you read. Make sure that you do exactly what your instructor wants you to do. Start with the chapter summaries or introduction, which will give you a good idea of what material is going to pop up and prepare you for what to look for as you read. Then begin reading the main body of the text. Stop after each paragraph or section to check in with yourself to make sure you understood. Refer back to the essential questions or questions you need to answer as you read. Some people learn better if they hear the text spoken aloud because they process information better this way. Reading aloud can also help you focus if you are the type of reader who feels like you always have to go back and reread sections or someone who finds their mind drifting in the middle of paragraphs. Rephrase passages or the steps to solving a problem in your own words to help your understand and memorize key concepts. Imagine you are explaining it someone else. Have a pen or highlighter handy to note points that seem important. Make sure you are asking questions of the text rather than just trying to breeze through the reading. Consider the writer's intent, organization, voice etc. For example Rudiments of Geological Mapping becomes What are the Rudiments of Geological Mapping? Now as you read you can be looking for the answers to this question. This will ensure that you receive full credit. Check your work against the instructions to make sure you did everything correctly. Then proofread your work to check for errors.
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Make a list. Start with the assignment instructions and questions. Read the text you're assigned. Read passages out loud if you're an auditory learner. Write out an explanation. Take notes in the margins. Be an active reader. Change chapter titles and headings into questions. Review your work to make sure you satisfied the requirements.