Goal-Setting
Perseverance / CRIBS
Decision-Making
Test Anxiety
Learning Strengths &
Study Strategies
100
Describe the difference between long-term goals and short-term goals.
A long-term goal is something you want to achieve over a longer time period, thus requiring you to set smaller/shorter-term goals in order to reach it. A short-term goal is something you want to achieve in the more immediate future.
100
What is perseverance?
-staying with a task and not giving up -trying again and again and again -willingness to work hard, even when things are tough
100
Is the following decision a (1) no decision, (2) snap decision, or (3) rational decision? "What flavor of Gatorade you buy after a long, hard run." Explain why.
SNAP
100
Explain how anxiety before a test can be both helpful and harmful.
A little anxiety can jump start you into studying. Too much can cause you not to study at all or can hinder your brain from working properly during an exam.
100
If Timmy studies best by reading his notes out loud. Timmy's learning strength must be what?
Verbal or Linguistic
200
Why must we break down long-term goals into short-term goals? Give an example of a specific long-term goal one might set; you must also list 3 short-term goals necessary to accomplishing the long-term goal
A long-term goal is not a single action one can take; instead, it results from many actions.
200
Researcher Angela Duckworth found that _____ was the top predictor for academic success among students.
GRIT
200
Describe if this is a (1)Snap Decision, (2) No Decision, or (3) Rational Decision: "Whether to join the school baseball team or get an after school job...I love baseball, need the exercise, and it will look good on my resume but I also need to save money for college.
Rational Decision
200
Name three physical symptoms of anxiety.
headache dry mouth increased breathing rate cramps nausea tense muscles sweating fast heartbeat faintness
200
Describe the difference between interpersonal and intrapersonal strengths.
INTERpersonal: strength in learning through interaction with others INRApersonal: strength in learning through personal and meaningful connections to material
300
Is this a short-term goal or a long-term goal? "Run for 30 minutes, 3 nights this week."
short-term!
300
Name 3 benefits of cleanliness/organization.
-You will save time -You will save money -Reduce stress/feel at peace -Gain a more attractive living space -Gain energy -Manage activities/deadlines more efficiently -Gain more space
300
What do you call the ability to resist temptation for an immediate reward to instead wait for a future reward. (two words)
delayed gratification
300
What is the name of the hormone that your body releases when under stress. HINT: It prepares you for danger and kicks you into "flight or fight mode"
Adrenaline
300
List the eight learning strengths.
Verbal/Linguistic Logical/Mathematical Musical Interpersonal Intrapersonal Body/Kinesthetic Visual/Spatial
400
Is the following goal SMART? "Get good grades so I can go to a good college." If not, how could you make it SMART?
No--need to make "good" grades/college more specific; this will help to make the goal measurable; it is attainable and relevant for a high school student; need to specify a time frame.
400
Which of the following was the best predictor of cadet success at the prestigious West Point Military Academy?
1. physical fitness 2. grit 3. leadership 4. grades/GPA
400
Explain the Marshmallow Test: What it is What did the outcomes demonstrate
The Marshmallow test demonstrated students ability to delay gratification significantly correlated with their academic outcomes.
400
Name three common negative thoughts individuals have before/during/after an exam. Also list positive thoughts that you can use to counter these negative thoughts.
I always do poorly on tests. I'm definitely going to flunk this test. If I don't pass this test, I'm a failure. Everyone else is way smarter than I am. There's no way I am going to learn all of this before the test.
400
What criticism does the Theory of Multiple Intelligences offer regarding standardized tests such as the ACT?
These type of tests do not cater to all types of learners and they provide a limit view of individuals' strengths.
500
Describe what the S, M, A, R, and T stand for in the term 'SMART goal.'
Specific, measurable, attainable, relevant, time frame
500
Think back to our class discussion. Name one of the famous individuals who exhibited perseverance during their lifetime. Explain what they did/how they did it and why this demonstrated perseverance/grit.
Nelson Mandela, Thomas Edison, Helen Keller, Jimmy Butler, Kathrine Switzer, Albert Einstein, MLK, Henry Ford, Michael Jordan
500
Order the steps of decision making: Evaluate your options and make a decision. Implement your decision and continually evaluate the consequences of this choice. Gather information. Develop as many options as possible. Identify the problem or opportunity.
Identify the problem or opportunity. Gather information. Develop as many options as possible. Evaluate your options and make a decision. Implement your decision and continually evaluate the consequences of this choice.
500
List the three strategies for managing anxiety. HINT: We practiced these in class.
Visualization, Meditation, and Progressive Relaxation
500
Identify two learning strengths and two study strategies to go with each of them.
Verbal/Linguistic Logical/Mathematical Musical Interpersonal Intrapersonal Body/Kinesthetic Visual/Spatial
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