How can I focus better in class?

How can i stay awake and focus in class?

• Every day, i mean every day, i sleep in class. sometimes i try to stay awake but by the end of class i put my head down at least. i do this in every class except for band because there is no place to lay my head haha. i sleep well at night, but i just cant stay awake in class. what can i do? it's effecting my grades

• Answer:

  First, make sure you are eating a good breakfast because being hungry (even unknowingly) will lead to poor concentration. Also make sure you are not dehydrated by drinking lots of water, it can help. Carry a water bottle around if you have to. As for class, try to listen intently to the teacher and participate in class discussions or if the teacher asks a question, try to answer it. If you try to involve yourself in the class, you will be more concentrated on the subject/ topic and less likely to get bored. I find that whenever I am involved in something, the topic automatically interests me more, and I do much better at school. Also, try to see the topic from your perspective, although you are listening to the teacher teach, you are entitled to your opinions. If you have a question about the topic or don't understand something, make sure to ask the teacher in class or after class. Try to relate the material to something that you already know, it will help you recall it better for tests. Don't just let it slide, but become involved in your learning process at school and you will see results. I hope what I wrote makes sense. On a side note, go in to see your doctor, mention tiredness and poor concentration, and get a blood test done. It could be a simple problem like low iron content in your blood that taking iron supplements over a period of a few months can reverse.