Experiences of top scorers in the college entrance exams by province in 2017: It’s not just intelligence that matters, but also these **habits**. Source: Youth Broadcasting and Hosting...

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　　Experiences of top scorers in the college entrance exams across provinces in 2017: It’s not just intelligence that matters, but also these habits. *Source: Professional Committee for Broadcasting and Hosting among Youth and Children. San Mao said, “Time is always a bystander; we have to take responsibility for all processes and outcomes ourselves.” ”In the face of the college entrance examination, everyone is treated equally; only by working diligently throughout the process can one achieve brilliant and fruitful results. The results of the 2017 college entrance exams have been gradually released, and the top scorers in each province have been identified; the media are competing to interview and report on them. By compiling interviews with all the top scorers in the college entrance exams, Qingda University* Bar has summarized these valuable experiences from these outstanding candidates; it is believed that students will benefit greatly from reading them. 　　1. Classes 　　Cao Yuhan, the top scorer in the liberal arts exams in Jilin, regards listening carefully in class and making efficient use of class time as his biggest secret. She said she is extremely diligent in her classes, not daring to overlook even the knowledge she already knows. http://resource.yi8edu.com/ueditor/201707/1314377646986040757787.png (The image shows Cao Yuhan, the top scorer in the liberal arts exams in Jilin, being interviewed by the media.) In fact, differences in academic performance among students begin with what they hear in class. Think about it carefully: two-thirds of each day is spent in class. If it can’t be utilized properly, that means having to compete with others using only one-third of the time they have – it would be strange to succeed under such conditions. 　　Furthermore, if one is distracted in class and their thinking is not active, resulting in missing the explanations of key points and difficult concepts, it will be necessary to spend more time after class to make up for it, which is like trying to patch a hole by cutting more flesh away – it brings only harm with no benefits at all. 　　Therefore, as soon as the children enter the classroom, they must eliminate all distractions and focus on listening carefully to the teacher’s instructions, so as not to miss any key points. Mark the parts you don’t understand, and go to the teacher right after class for help. 　　2. Time management 　　Nine out of the ten top scorers in the college entrance exams are experts at time management. 　　Li Yujia, the top scorer in the science category of the college entrance examination in Sichuan, creates a detailed study plan every week, one that is precise down to each day, each hour, and even the 10-minute breaks between classes. She calculated the utilization rate of the break time that day and wrote it down in a notebook, then gave herself a score to reflect on areas where she could improve, determined to make those corrections the next day. http://resource.yi8edu.com/ueditor/201707/1314377665559433374778.png (The image shows Li Yujia, the top scorer in the science category of the college entrance exam in Sichuan, achieving a perfect score in mathematics.) Most children these days suffer from procrastination, so the time management techniques used by this top scorer are certainly worth emulating. If one plans everything in advance and possesses self-discipline and the ability to take action, then at the last moment they won’t be caught off guard and end up neglecting one thing while focusing on another. 　　3. Writing A teacher friend who has participated in the grading of college entrance examination papers on many occasions revealed that the grading process is extremely fast; often, it takes only a few seconds or dozens of seconds to grade one question. On average, a teacher has to grade hundreds or even thousands of papers per day. 　　Moreover, more and more exams these days are graded electronically. If one writes in an illegible manner or doesn’t have proper handwriting skills, then the answer sheet, once scanned into a computer, will appear as a blurred mess that is difficult to read. The teachers who grade the papers do not have the time to carefully examine each word one by one; therefore, even if the steps are described in great detail, it may not be of any use. 　　If one can write neatly and in an orderly manner during exams, it not only makes the exam paper look tidy, giving the graders a pleasant first impression and thus improving the score, but it also helps to increase the writing speed to some extent, allowing students to gain an advantage in exams with large amounts of writing required, such as the middle school entrance exam and the college entrance exam. http://resource.yi8edu.com/ueditor/201707/1314377670897762751454.png (Fan Xiaoyu’s answer sheet for Chinese composition in high school) Just like Fan Xiaoyu, the top scorer in the humanities category in Hubei, her answer sheets were always neat and well-organized; they were used as models for students throughout the school to follow. So, let children practice handwriting carefully; a neatly written test paper can earn them several extra points compared to one with the same content but messy handwriting. And these few points sometimes determine what kind of school a child can attend. 　　4. Writing 　　There is a formula: Essay score = 1/2 of the language arts score. In language exams at all levels, the score for essays accounts for the largest proportion of the total score on the language test paper, and this proportion is continuing to increase. In elementary school, the score for composition accounts for about 30% of the total score in language arts, while in junior high and high school it makes up half of the total score. 　　At the same time, essay writing has also always been one of the challenges that many children find difficult to overcome. Many students struggle greatly to write even a few lines; and when they manage to come up with enough words, the text is either off-topic or lacks substance. 　　How can one write good essays? Wang Leijie, the top scorer in both subjects in Zhejiang this year, has the answer: extensive reading. There is only one reason for poor writing skills: not reading enough. By reading more books, one builds a richer repertoire of words, materials, and emotions, which enables unique wording and ideas in writing, resulting in articles that are profound and powerful. 　　In fact, students should lay a solid foundation in language arts during elementary school; only then can they thrive in middle school, and naturally flourish in high school. If the child is still in elementary school, there’s still time to do everything; don’t wait until ten years later, when your child is sitting in an exam room for the college entrance examination and doesn’t know how to write an essay, before starting to blame you! Focus on creativity in writing essays – concentrate on just elementary school-level essays. 　　Adhering to the philosophy of \"innovative writing for joyful growth,\" the creativity writing program is dedicated to creating an interactive environment for teaching and learning writing. It aims to serve as a platform for teenagers to improve their writing skills, and strives to provide parents, students, and educational institutions with courses that are informative, open-ended, and interactive, offering students a new, engaging, and enjoyable experience. 　　The creative writing essay introduces a unique \"Eight-Step Essay Method\" aimed at breaking free from the \"shackles\" of traditional essay teaching, helping children develop a positive attitude toward writing. It offers students a new, vivid, and enjoyable writing experience, enabling them to fall in love with writing through innovation, express their true selves, and write with confidence. 　　Pre-class engagement activities for creative writing lessons: These activities help students create scenarios to stimulate their emotions. The theme clarification phase encourages them to use their imagination and come up with original ideas. The material collection phase enables them to observe carefully in order to gather useful information. The oral practice session allows them to showcase their talents and build confidence. The skills learning phase helps them master various techniques for improving their writings. The role of judge gives them the opportunity to expand their thinking and organize their ideas. The outline drafting phase helps them plan carefully and structure their narratives. The writing session itself enables them to apply various methods and improve their skills. 　　Teachers who teach creative writing understand very well that helping children succeed in the transition from elementary to middle school, or even in the college entrance exam, is merely one step in their life’s journey. A child’s growth is a systematic process; only by establishing this process properly can the child have the chance to win every challenge along the journey of life.