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Many students experience difficulties when they try to get good grades in their accounting classes, and they are

searching for answers. There is no single answer. Getting a good grade in an accounting class results from a process.

If you know and understand the process-and can apply itthen your chances are much improved for getting a good

grade. I recommend a process that includes twelve steps: (1) know what the professor expects, (2) be your own

teacher, (3) work hard from the first day, (4) attend every class, (5) take good notes, (6) participate in class, (7) read

the textbook several times, (8) look for patterns, (9) do the homework, (10) study with a friend, (11) study long and hard

for each exam, and (12) live healthfully.

A substantial amount of research has examined the role of students study habits and their attitudes to study on

academic performance. The study of Osa-Edoh and Alutu (2012) which examined the usefulness of imbibing in the

students study habit, as a means of enhancing their academic performance, revealed a high correlation between study

habits and students academic performance. This suggests that it is only when students imbibe or cultivate proper study

habits that their academic performance can be improved upon.

Similarly, Nuthana and Yenagi (2009) found significant correlation between study habits and academic achievement.

It further revealed that reading and note-taking habits, habits of concentration, and preparation for examination had

significant correlation with academic achievement. The authors pointed out that students who are better in reading and

note-taking, well prepared for the board examination and have concentration may have better academic achievement.

An association between study skills and academic performance also has been found to prevail among undergraduate

students. The study of Fazal (2012) identified various study skills used by learners and ascertain which study skills is

more related to academic achievement. Results of the study indicate significant relationship of time-management skills,

reading and note-taking skills with academic achievement. Students with higher academic achievement used a wide

range of study skills as compared to students with lower academic achievement.

Nuthana, P. & Yenagi, G. (2009). Influence of study habits, self-concept on academic achievement of boys and girls.

Kartanaka Journal of Agricultural Science. Vol. 22, (5), 1135-1138.

Fazal, S. et. al (2012). The role of academic skills in academic achievement of students: A closer focus on gender.

Pakistan Journal of Psychological Research, Vol. 27 (1), 35-51.

Osa-Edoh, G. and Alutu, A. (2012). A survey of students study habits in selected secondary schools: Implication for

counseling. Current Research Journal of Social Sciences, Vol. 4 (3), 228-2

David Albrecht. December 30,2008. Ace Your Accounting Classes: 12 Hints to Maximize Your Potential.

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