HOW TO
GET THE MOST
OUT OF SCHOOL
Irfan Alli
A Practical Guide for Students and Parents
Copyright © 2014 by Irfan Alli
All rights reserved.
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ISBN-13: 978-1-4566-2264-0
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CONTACT: Irfan Alli can be reached at [email protected]
HOW TO GET THE MOST OUT OF SCHOOL is a practical guide in which you learn:
1. How to become the best student you can.
2. What you need to buy to be productive.
3. How to plan time and organize yourself.
4. How to squeeze an extra hour out of each day.
5. The SQ3R system for reading and studying.
6. How to listen and take notes.
7. How to use mapping and highlighting.
8. How to prepare for tests and exams.
9. How to set goals.
10. The 12 skills that will help you get ahead.
11. How to make your school a better place.
12. How to look after your safety.
13. The importance of keeping parents involved.
Master these skills and you will get the most out of school!
IRFAN ALLI graduated from Centennial College as the top student in his program, at the age of twenty-one, and received the I.B.M. Electronic Technology Scholarship. Despite a full course load, he was active in the Student Association, as well as the College's peer counseling program. As a result he was granted the Centennial College Student Association Award of Merit. He went on to management studies, and at the age of twenty-five became the production manager of the Canadian branch of an international engineering company.
Side by side with his professional career, Irfan has spent the last twenty-five years in volunteer work in the areas of leadership, education, social services, and publications. He is the author of several eBooks. Among them:
1. 101 Selected Sayings of Buddha
2. What are Angels?
3. 101 Selected Sayings of Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him)
4. Family Makeovers
5. 101 Selected Sayings of Mahatma Gandhi
6. Enlightenment from the Quran – God’s Last Revelation to Mankind
7. 25 Prophets of Islam
8. 201 Motivational Quotes from Around the World
9. Spouse Trap – Over 200 Questions to Ask Before Saying ‘I do’
His volunteer efforts, professional work and recreational activities have taken him all across Canada, the U.S., Brazil, Hong Kong, Indonesia, South Korea, Japan, Guyana, Pakistan, India, Jordan, Saudi Arabia, China and Turkey. What he has learned from his travels is reflected in his writing. In this book Irfan brings together his varied background and experiences, to layout a road map, to help students and parents get the most out of school. Irfan lives in Toronto, Canada with his wife, four children, and a growing number of grandchildren.
INTRODUCTION
Whether you are a student in a public school or a full-time religious school, this book will help you to make the most of the years you spend in school - junior high, high school and even college or university.
It is a collection of tools and techniques that have served me well during my school days and currently helps my four children in their schooling as well.
Together we will explore a wide array of topics, including: why become the best student you can, planning your time, a system for reading and studying, preparing for tests and exams, goal setting, and many others.
While the book is written for students, it is my hope that parents will read it as well. This way parents can be a resource for their child. Students will also know that they can seek help from their parents when they need to, as their parents will be better aware of their needs after reading this book. With students and parents working as a team, families can get the most out of the years spent in school.
While developing the book I conducted several seminars and workshops with students of various ages and interest. This helped in improving the final manuscript. Here are some of their comments:
I liked the way the ideas were presented and how easily I understood them. (Naweed Khan)
You should share this information and experience wherever it is possible. (Cislyn Reid)
Now I know how to study for tests and exams. (Yasmin Ali)
The aspect of this experience that benefited me most was the SQ3R formula. (Ian Nargdor)
The various concepts and techniques presented to improve study habits will not only be useful to me in university, but would have made me a better student in high school, had I known about them earlier in life. (Arnold Mohammed)
It was very well done. I learned how to plan my time and how to make better use of my spare time. (Dilan Jogendra)
You have enlightened and motivated me to work hard to achieve my goals. (Iqbal Hassan)
From their comments you will notice I focus on practical skills to maximize learning. Each chapter is short, and includes a small assignment. Please do the assignments.
I hope that you benefit from the information in this book as those that heard it live did. To help you focus, make a list below of what you expect to gain from this book. Also, as you read, make a list of the ideas and practical suggestions you are not currently using. Put them to work for you and you will get the most out of school, and still have time to enjoy the permissible things in life.
Irfan Alli
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CHAPTER 1: WHY GET THE MOST OUT OF SCHOOL?
TO HAVE A GOOD LIFE YOU WILL NEED A DECENT INCOME
It is no secret that everything we need to be comfortable and have a good life costs money. There are two basic ways to make enough money. One is to have a decent paying job. The second is to establish a successful business. Both require us to study and acquire knowledge.
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