u/Emergency-Time-1214

Mistakes I made in high school was assuming teachers were always good at explaining things clearly. There’s a huge difference from teacher to teacher, and sometimes you need to find other ways to learn the material.

Ask questions before/after class, take notes, get copies of slides if possible, and supplement confusing lectures with videos or other explanations online. I eventually started using tldl a bit too when classes moved too fast so I didn’t fall behind trying to rewrite everything.

Also, don’t underestimate sleep, food, and asking for help early. A tutor, teacher, or even another student can explain something in a way that suddenly makes it click.