Organization
True or False: An ideal study area is noisy, has low lighting, and cluttered with loose papers, trash, and bowls/cups
False. An ideal study area is quiet, well-lit, with an organized desk area to complete work
What does it mean to have a Growth Mindset?
To believe that you can grow your skills through hard work, effort, and help from others
Why should you study?
To understand information better/Be more knowledgeable about a topic/To make better grades/achieve your goals
Dan has a goal of earning a higher grade in math for Quarter 3. He watches TV while doing homework, chats with friends during class, and has YouTube on while class is in session. What should Dan do?
Dan should complete homework without distractions, not talk to friends during classtime, and close out YouTube and focus on the lesson
True or False: You should wait until the day before a test/project is due to start working on it
False- you should work or study over multiple days to give your best effort
Writing down important information is an example of an organization strategy.
True
What does it mean to have a Fixed Mindset?
A Fixed Mindset is when you believe that your skills, intelligence, and talents cannot grow through hard work and effort
True or False: Having your favorite TV show on while you study will help you focus more
False
Why is it helpful to create a SMART Goal?
Creating a SMART Goal allows a person to create a step-by-step plan so they are more likely to reach their goal
True or False: Studying while watching TV is a good study habit
False
True or False: The Counselor Schoology Course has organization resources available to students, such as a virtual agenda to keep track of assignments
True!
True or False: If you fail at something, does that mean you will never be successful? For example, if you fail a Spanish test, does that mean you will never be good at Spanish?
False! Everyone struggles at something. We learn from failure and do our best to learn from failure to do better next time. If we failed a Spanish test, we can study more and get extra help to get a better grade.
True or False: Making sure you have all materials and resources (pencil, paper, class notes,etc..) when it's time to study is important
True
What does a SMART Goal stand for?
Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Realistic, Timely
It's Monday and you realize you have a lot of missing assignments but don't know where to start. What should you do?
Accepted answers:
1. Check Schoology for missing assignments
2. Write down a to-do list of all missing assignments and prioritize which assignments you need to work on first
3. E-mail your teacher with questions about assignments
4. E-mail your counselor/dean if you still need extra help
How often should you fill out your daily virtual agenda to stay on top of your work?
Every school day!
Name 2 famous people who experienced failure but eventually became very successful through their hard work?
Examples: Michael Jordan, Oprah Winfrey, Albert Einstein
Which day of the week is dedicated to students catching up on any missing work, reaching out to teachers for extra help, studying for upcoming assignments?
Asynchronous Mondays!
Ryan is on the Track & Field team and made a SMART Goal to run a 7:00 minute mile by the end of Spring Break. Who are some people Ryan could ask to help him achieve his goal?
Ryan could get tips from his Track & Field coach; Ryan could train with teammates who are faster than him
Why could studying in a quiet, organized space be a good idea?
It allows you the ability to focus on your work and understand what you're learning without distractions
Name 3 organizational tools that you can use
Agenda, to-do list, notebooks, binders, assignments listed on schoology, calendar
Example: "I don't understand this YET, but I will keep trying my best, ask for help from my teacher, and study hard. I can do this!"
Name 2 different strategies you can use to study
Accepted answers: Rewrite notes, read notes out loud, use a graphic organizer, watch videos, re-read notes in class, study virtually with a friend, have a family member quiz you
Dan wants to make a SMART Goal about getting better grades in math for Quarter 3. Create a SMART Goal for Dan.
Example: Dan will earn an 85 by the end of Quarter 3 in Math.
You have a question about a project you're working on in Science. What should you do?
Re-read the directions for the project; ask your teacher during class; send your teacher an e-mail