I personally find that there will always be at least someone who has somwthing to say about you so just try YOUR best everyday and do whatever you feel is best for yourself. Students really like teachers who respect them and treat them as individual humans who have lives rather than just as a student or a number, in return they tend to respect that...... 1 reply
When I had my history exam on prohibition and Al Capone I read key points, names and dates then I walked around my house repeating them out loud to myself, I did not forget a thing. For that exam I got 92% I was surprised but really proud. Good luck!! I think it's still possible for you if you grind and focus on the important things and memorise! A...... 1 reply