Content

• Steps
• Part 1 of 3: What to do during the lessons
• Part 2 of 3: How to behave before and after lessons
• Part 3 of 3: How to Become a Good Student
• Tips

As a rule, the sympathy of the teacher has a positive effect on the performance of schoolchildren. After all, all people strive to help those they like. So, you don't have to be the best to please a teacher. Make little effort to make the teacher happy and reward you with good grades. The teacher's sympathies have not hurt anyone yet.

Steps

Part 1 of 3: What to do during the lessons

1. 1 Smile. Look at the teacher with a happy face. Use a smile to show friendliness and genuine interest in the lesson. People respond positively to smiles and other joyful facial expressions. Smiling is a simple act that can be an important component of a good relationship.
   • At the same time, it is important not only to smile while looking at the teacher. Look at the blackboard and take notes in your notebook. Keep following the lesson.
2. 2 Show interest. Typically, teachers only need to look around the class with one glance to see which student is really interested in the subject. They spend a lot of energy preparing for the class, so reward the teacher with attention.
   • The best way to show interest is to look at the teacher and take notes from the lesson. If you look around or do not write anything down, then the teacher will understand that you are bored.
   • Attention will help you focus on the subject. This will expand your knowledge and understand which aspects of the lesson the teacher likes best.
3. 3 Raise your hand often. Teachers love it when students participate in the class. If he asked a question, then hurry up to raise your hand. The teacher will appreciate your zeal even if the answer is wrong.
   • Raise your hand after the teacher has finished formulating the question. Listen to your teacher and think carefully about your answer.
   • Try to give thoughtful answers and avoid jokes. Teachers don't like stupidity.
4. 4 Express common interests. Like most people, teachers, on a subconscious level, have sympathy for people who are like themselves. If the teacher considers similar traits, he will think of you more highly, which will have a positive effect on grades. This approach is not always effective in lessons like math, when there is only one correct answer, but your diligence will still please the teacher.
   • Common interests do not have to be about the topic of the lesson. If your teacher likes a certain music or dish, tell her that you like it too. Use a gentle phrase like “I love this song” or “Asian cuisine is top class” in response to the teacher's words about your preference. It is important not to overdo it. If you say every time that you like the same thing, then the teacher will immediately understand your intention to please.
   • You can also discuss such topics after class, clarify additional information. So, if the teacher likes a certain cuisine, then ask for advice on a good restaurant where you can go with your parents.
   • Dressing is another way to show common interests. Pay attention to the teacher's outfit or preferred colors. Repeat after it as much as possible. There is no need to say anything, as the teacher will subconsciously notice similarities.
5. 5 Offer help. If a teacher needs help, be at the forefront. Your efforts will not go unnoticed and will be appreciated.
   • It is not necessary to provide great services. Help prepare the class for class or take the book to the library.
   • Naturally, all immediate requests for help must be complied with willingly and with a smile.
   • Pay attention to situations in which you need help. If it is difficult for the teacher to cope with a particular task alone and the second pair of hands does not interfere, then offer help. Even if the teacher can solve the problem on his own, he will always appreciate your willingness to help.
6. 6 Agree with the teacher. If an argument arises in the class as part of a lesson plan or because of student disagreement, defend the teacher's point of view and argue accordingly.
   • If the teacher argues with another student off the topic of the lesson, then do not participate in the argument. Walk up to the teacher after class and say that you share his point of view. If the teacher put the troublemaker in his place, then thank him. Say something like this: "Thank you for calming Borya, otherwise I could not concentrate." Teachers like to know that they are appreciated when they are doing the right thing.

Part 2 of 3: How to behave before and after lessons

1. 1 Greet the teacher. What could be easier? Politeness is extremely important and your teacher will always appreciate your attention. Greet your teacher in the classroom, in the hallway, and even outside the school.
   • Consider the time and place of the meeting.If the teacher looks very busy or is in a hurry, then don't try to strike up a conversation. A short greeting is enough. It is advisable not to be imposed at the wrong moment.
2. 2 Ask questions outside of class. If you are interested in the topic of the lesson, then talk with the teacher about it. He will always be glad of the interest of the students, so do not hesitate to come up with questions on the subject.
   • Always think about topics and questions before speaking. The teachers are always busy, so they won't appreciate your silence. A specific question like “I still don’t understand the new topic” will help you focus on the conversation, and the teacher will find something to say. Vague and broad statements like “I don’t understand anything” will get you nowhere.
   • You can also mention an interesting fact on a subject that you met in a newspaper or a movie. For example, if a teacher explained a scientific principle, then say that you have already seen something similar on TV. Clarify how correctly you got the idea.
3. 3 Make a gift. You don't have to buy something special or expensive. Just show that you enjoy the lessons. Don't give gifts too often, or your attempts to please will become obvious.
   • Choose a small gift. Buy a postcard or make a DIY gift. A postcard or similar item will become a personal token that will help the teacher remember you. If the gift is related to the topic of the lesson, the teacher will appreciate your attention in the classroom.
   • No need to donate cups or candles. Such items are given to everyone and everyone, so choose something more memorable.
   • Give gifts for the holidays, especially New Year's and Teacher's Day. Other students will be giving gifts these days too, so your attempt to please will not be so obvious. You will also be favorably distinguished against the background of those who don’t give anything to the teacher.
4. 4 Say that you like the subject. Show that the teacher does a great job and that you are interested in the classroom. At the same time, try to actively participate in the classes and follow the topic. Otherwise, your compliment will be meaningless.
   • Don't be too wordy. After the lesson, you can say “I really liked the exercise” and clarify specifically. End your speech with “It was interesting” or “I understood the topic well” to compliment the teacher.

Part 3 of 3: How to Become a Good Student

1. 1 Don't miss classes. It seems too obvious, but you need to attend classes regularly to show your interest in the subject. Absenteeism negatively affects the teacher's grades and attitude towards you.
   • If the absence is due to a valid reason (illness or family circumstances), then warn the teacher in advance. Ask what material you need to work through on your own and when you can turn in individual assignments.
2. 2 Get ready for class. Don't forget to bring everything you need, including pencils, pens, notebooks, textbooks. Do all your homework. If you constantly ask others for a spare pen, then you will distract not only the neighbor on the desk, but also the teacher. Surprise teachers with all-round preparation for class.
   • Come to class before the call. This will give you time to get everything you need to get ready for the lesson. If you do not prepare before the call, then there is a risk of missing something important at the very beginning of the lesson.
3. 3 Follow the rules and regulations. Follow all the teacher's requirements in the lesson and read the assignments carefully. Follow the directions during the tests and be attentive when you do your homework. Requirements are presented for a reason, so follow all the rules so as not to anger the teacher.
   • Some teachers give very clear directions, so be extra careful. Pay attention to requirements such as the title of the essay, the space for the answer, and the specific information that you need to include in the answer. If something is unclear, it is better to clarify.
   • Teachers encourage creativity and value students who can complete assignments as required. Creative people are unpredictable, so it is important to know that students have ways to accomplish the task at hand.
4. 4 Participate in the activity. Show interest and participate actively in the class. Answer and ask questions to better understand the material and show your interest in the subject.
   • Ask questions about the topic of the lesson to show your involvement. Try to understand how the new topic relates to the previous lesson or the material you read. The teacher will be impressed by the intelligence and depth of your thoughts.
   • Also, remember to answer the teacher's questions. Sometimes it is difficult to get answers from the class, so take the initiative to please the teacher.
5. 5 Respect your classmates. The teacher will always notice if you treat other students badly. Communicate well with all your classmates, not just your friends, to prove yourself an exemplary student.
   • Help classmates prepare for the lesson by choosing appropriate sources of information and materials. Feel free to help sort things out or share a spare pencil. All your actions will not be ignored.
   • Never laugh at someone else's wrong answers. It is unlikely that a teacher will like an arrogant and angry student.

Tips

• It is very important to make a good impression in the first two weeks of school. It is much more difficult to get rid of the bad reputation that may take hold of you at the beginning of the year.
• If your attempts to please are too pretentious, then it is better to give them up. Usually, teachers will immediately spot ostentatious flattery.
• If you want to please in order to correct the grades, then proceed by workarounds. Asking for a higher rating will always show that you want to be liked for selfish motives.