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In the classroom, students should take good notes, not only capturing main thoughts and facts, but also drawing connections. Students should not fear talking with teachers before and after classes. Technology makes this even easier, for most teachers are accessible through email.

For high school and college students, forming study groups and discussion groups can be a great help to active learning. The opinions, observations, and conclusions of peers often provide insight into subject matter a single student would never catch. Students should also discuss their learning with their parents, because parents often have insights on the practical application of learned information. Parents should be interested in their children's education, and should ask them often about what they are learning.

Extracurricular study of classroom topics will also transform the passive student into an active one. Bringing extra information to class can provide a broadened discussion, an increased understanding of the classroom subject, and can help give students a big-picture idea of their studies.

Passive students are in perpetual danger of failure, for they either tend to care little or not at all for learning. Becoming an active student requires an awareness of the importance of learning in the modern era, as well as an understanding of some ways to become more active. Ask questions. Discuss school and class work with peers and parents. Study outside of class. Becoming active in learning is not as difficult as it may seem, but the motivation must come from within.

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