So, im in 2nd year in highschool and there is alot of work to do nowadays, since its just a few months until summer vacations. And there are lots of test, assignments, projects and so on. Since there are many subjects its really difficult to manage to study equally for everything, but i try my best . Now problem is, i study alot or lets say enough.. meaning i do understand all and so, but then when we get the results back from a test, the grade is not always the one that i expected 
nd if this happens alot, then ofcourse one kind of loose the motivations to study harder… any suggestions or tips ? what can i do to keep the motivation up and get good results in all subjects ?
Re: motivation
Study smart not hard. Here are some tips for you from some experts:
* Be good to yourself.
Keep physically fit and rested.
* Attitude is all-important.
Use positive affirmations: "I can pass American History."
Provide your own psychological edge, be it a positive attitude or a "lucky pen."
* Be a chronic enthusiast!
* Used textbooks may provide insights on a course.
* Sit in the front row;
if you must sit toward the back of the room, lean forward.
Attentiveness and concentration increase markedly.
* Don't miss the first and last minutes of class.
They are crucial — important announcements, questions on test, etc.
* Use a variety of study techniques.
a. Tape chapters (find out if your textbook has companion pod cast chapters). Listen on way to school, work.
b. Use index cards for quick review.
Keep them simple. Throw your highlighter away!
Remember: frequent review takes facts from short-term memory to long-term memory — learning as opposed to cramming.
* Study in short bursts.
(First and last facts are remembered best; therefore, it will accelerate learning.)
* Review notes immediately after class.
Even for five minutes.
Something magical happens!
* Review your notes out loud.
Read your chapters out loud.
* Appearance raises grades.
Neatness counts.
Word processors are a plus.
If a handwritte assignment is acceptable, use erasable pen.
* Don't waste time rereading.
Rely on "pen in hand" and SQ3R.
* Test professors before they test you.
Ask questions about what kind of test to expect,
what material will be covered.
* Become an expert test taker.
* Go with initial hunches.
* Stay with initial hunches.
* Study according to your biological clock.
Are you "normal," a night owl, or an early bird?
* Eliminate stress in your life.
* EXERCISE is the best antidote.
* Make extra credit mandatory.
* Never miss a class.
This is considered mandatory by "A" students.
* Be prepared to bail out.
Don't be afraid to drop a course that is not working for you., BUT be aware of all official dates to withdraw and any vital state legislative restrictions
* Volunteer to edit a friend's paper.
Use it as a learning experience.
* Study smart—not hard!
* Time management skills and discipline pay off.
* Stay mentally, physically and spiritually fit.
Re: motivation
perhaps you’re not actually understanding it? i mean you say you are but have you excercised your brain with the same topic over and over, do a lot of examples, highlight key points etc etc. our teacher always used to give us questions and quizzes that would be much more harder than what we’d be given in an exam.
and take breaks. granted i took more breaks than actual time to revise but that’s me /= :halo:
oh oh also past papers are Gods gift to students, honestly. maths past papers? all they do is change the numbers around and keep the same questions. chemistry past papers? all similar, if one thing is there in the paper the other thing will be in yours most likely.
good luck. the worst thing to happen is losing motivation, you have to continuously put up with stuff that can get you down, the key is motivation…if you don’t get your grade, stay positive and try to prove yourself by getting better in the next one.