How to Motivate Myself to Study Harder…9th Grader(:?

Hey guys, I have always done average in middle school and now since I'm in high school i want to have a motivation to study harder. I have already failed my math course for first quarter and it was a wake up call for me. Can you guys give me some tips to stay on task and any tips how to pay attention better in class. Thank you very much.

Just look forward to graduation and it should motivate you.