Success Tips

PSAT Science Reading and 10 more Reading Passages

• How to Speak by Professor Patrick Winston, was an American computer scientist and professor at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Professor Winston was the director of the MIT Artificial Intelligence Laboratory from 1972 to 1997

• 12 habits of unsuccessful people who never move forward in life

• SURFboradE Video for student empowerment

• Regarding extracurricular activities, quality is better from Stanford U

• Fremont Unified School District Secondary Math Pathway, updated 2023

• Happy Mud people- changing perspective, Emotional Health Resources

• Real Example of Resilience from 15 professionals, fit in fast spaced industry.

• Mental Math and algebra basics: mathtrainer, exponents, extramath, sigfig, 

• Poll Everywhere 

Resources on Self-Care:

• Hobart, H. I. J. K. &  Kneese, T. (2020) Radical Care: Survival Strategies for Uncertain Times. Social Text, 38 (1 ), 1–16. doi: https://doi.org/10.1215/01642472-7971067   <pdf link>

• Moses, J., Bradley, G. L., & O'Callaghan, F. V. (2016). When college students look after themselves: Self-care practices and well-being. Journal of student affairs research and practice, 53(3), 346-359. https://doi.org/10.1080/19496591.2016.1157488 

• Myers, S. B., Sweeney, A. C., Popick, V., Wesley, K., Bordfeld, A., & Fingerhut, R. (2012). Self-care practices and perceived stress levels among psychology graduate students. Training and Education in Professional Psychology, 6(1), 55. https://doi.org/10.1037/a0026534 

• Nicol, D. J., & Yee, J. A. (2017). “Reclaiming Our Time”: Women of Color Faculty and Radical Self-Care in the Academy. Feminist Teacher, 27(2–3), 133–156. https://doi.org/10.5406/femteacher.27.2-3.0133   <pdf link>

• Wyatt, J. P., & Ampadu, G. G. (2022). Reclaiming self-care: Self-care as a social justice tool for Black wellness. Community Mental Health Journal, 58(2), 213-221. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10597-021-00884-9 

• https://grad.arizona.edu/diversityprograms/sites/default/files/uagc_page/radical_self_care-my_highest_good_gcp.pdf 

• https://www.habitsforwellbeing.com/what-is-self-care/ 

• Read more literature under the “Self Care” section here: http://www.poconlineclassroom.com/organizing

• Ultimate Space Telescope: JWST and images explained

• Pipe Cleaners explore your creativity 

• Introduction to Scientific Sketching by John Muir Law

• Sam Bern's Philosophy of a Happy Life- click HERE

• Enjoy the Soundscape from Cuifeng trails and others from Taiwan

• Greater Good Science Center, 15 minutes

• Gluten Protein for Seitan Chicken and Vegan Bacon

• Yoga for teachers and teenagers

• Three notes: D E and F#, Creating Mood, Illayaraja 3 notes-song

• Theremin explained and enjoy a great performance by Katica Illényi 

• Audible to read/listen to good books

• Virtual fun: Virtual Field Trip, San Diego Zoo, Smithsonian's National Zoo, Monterey Bay Acquarium, California Academy of Sciences, Google Arts & Culture, National Geographic, Yosemite, MetKids, NASA, Tech Interactive, Jared Owens Animation YouTube Channel, AMES Exploration Encounter, Exploring by the Seat of Your Pants, Learn Around the World.

• Travel Blog to let your mind do the traveling

• California State Park  Take your class on a field trip through PORTS

• Explore Live Cams  Visit the world’s largest collection of live streaming cams.

• Birds  High definition of all common birds of Northern California

• Paper Clip Cat Ring: bending, shaping, changing the ordinary into something magnificent!!

• Grid project

• Five steps to designing the life you want- Professor Bill Burnett

• Fastest Man on Two Hands

• Find your passion- Max Alexander 

• How People Learn: connect with misconception, organized learner, metacognitive approach, and implications for teaching.  See attachment below.

• How to Speak by Professor Patrick Winston, was an American computer scientist and professor at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Professor Winston was the director of the MIT Artificial Intelligence Laboratory from 1972 to 1997

• How to Write by Professor Larry McEnerney, Director of the University of Chicago's Writing Program in changing perspectives.

• Adobe Max 2020- listen to great masters in their creative field talking about the principle of success.

• Collection of Inspirational Quotes, see below

• Beau Dermott- Defying Gravity- Passion and confidence can transform!!

• A great Flawless achievement with a focus, commitment, confidence, and hard work

• The Science and Practices of Happiness-Yale University with Professor Laurie Santos

• Common App: Academic Achievement, Intellectual Promise, Quality of Writing, Creative Thought, Productive Discussion, Faculty Respect, Disciplined Habits, Maturity, Motivation, Leadership, Integrity, Reaction to Setbacks, Concern for Others, Self Confidence, Initiative.  The grade is one of these 15 qualities for college readiness!!  Time management skills, organization skills, resilience, and critical think/innovation are necessary skills to have for college success.

• The Science of Stage Fright: Overcome with practice and focus.  Understand test anxiety

• Mindfulness Impact on the Brain- UCSF

• All arrangements are the best arrangements- bravery with English subtitle

• How many AP classes should you take?

• Resilience and a positive attitude from cancer survivor to astronaut

• Resilience compiled from internet sources 2021 

• 50 ways to increase productivity

• Menti just text the code and see others responses

• 10 tips on how to study smarter, not longer, and similarly 6 rules to work less and get more done

• End-to-End principle to ensure connectivity

• 24 Character Strengths, Youth Survey, and multiple intelligence

• What Does Happiness Mean to You? with Mission San Jose Success Challenge

• John Hattie's Research on 195 most Impact list- 195 Influences And Effect Sizes Related To Student Achievement, Click here 

• Neuroplasticity- watch the video by Dr. Lara Boyd 

• Fostering Resilience in Children and Teens by Dr. Ken Ginsburg- Click HERE on 18 min mark from Dr. Ginsburg. 

• Talent Code- Click here and read the introduction

• Movie: School Ties- School Ties is a 1992 American sports-drama film starring Brendan Fraser, Matt Damon, and Ben Affleck on examination ethics.

• Jason Campbell- Removing Limits from Ice House Entrepreneurship mindset

• Collected Wisdom: Strategies and Resources from Carnegie Mellon TAs for TAs

• What Will Your Child Grow Up to Be?  Click HERE to answer these eight questions regarding your child's interests and personality.

• Three behaviors and five qualities for success- see below

• NGSS on instructional shift, see New Vision below

• Mind Shift- P.D.F.

• GLAD Connection for redefine failure

• Educating the Heart and Mind- Sir Ken Robinson

• Fluency: Achieving true mastery in the learning process- Please check out this wonderful article on mastery subject matter. 

• How can you help your child succeed? See below "How Can Parent Help?" document.

• Self-check- Please do the homework yourself.  A nice self-check work example is below for your reference.  This can narrow down what may be the problem area.

• Check out Motivation Soul's video! #TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZTRgfsXfh/ 

• Welcome 2025-2026 BTSN

• Advantage for highly autonomy supporting parents, research showed.

• Worldometer  for California daily updates

• Motivation Tips to keep your learners motivated

• How I was successful in computer science - from Helping you build GRIT and go after  your goals

• PearDeck Tenacity- how to get back up, reflect, and keep going

• EL distant learning on wiki translate, for example, definite vs multiple proportions

• Internet parental control can help to increase productivity, Jar of life, and time management apps and tools

• Academic Honesty for MSJHS

• AP Credit through exam, fee based.