In class:

To help you follow instructions:

• Simplify instructions down to a basic one or two, and build from there. Verify these with your teacher, or
• Ask your teacher to break down assignments into steps for you to follow

Answering out of turn, or interrupting the class or teachers is normal for ADHD, but it is best to remember that you are trying to learn

• Write your question or comment down on paper before speaking
• Practice raising your hand before volunteering

To take good notes is task for all students. These techniques may give you an advantage:

• Bring a tape recorder to class
• Study with a classmate taking the same class
• With ADHD, lecture is not the best form of learning. Ask your teacher for a printed summary of the lecture, or alternative methods to get the same information

Homework:

To help you concentrate:

• Find a quiet place in your home, to avoid distractions such as movement and noise of your family, pets, TV, telephones, music, etc.
• If space in your home is limited, your parents or tutor may find space in a library, religious center, neighbor’s house, or any other sympathetic place
• Special “headsets” can block out noise and help you focus
• Get into a routine, give a consistent time to your study

To help you remember:

• Develop routines/habits!
  For example, before going to school, organize your schoolwork in the same way each day. Have someone help you begin to establish this pattern
• Keep your assignments in the same pocket of your backpack. Tell your teacher about it
• Keep a list of things to remember in a pocket of your backpack.

To help with details:

• Review your homework with your parents, a classmate or a tutor
• Use grammar and spell checkers regularly for computer work

Remember that making mistakes, or overlooking details, is not for lack of intelligence, but rather a characteristic of this condition.

Reference: Study guide and strategies