PurposeTo apply effective study strategies and time management skills by creating a plan that
Purpose
To apply effective study strategies and time management skills by creating a plan that will help you prepare for a final project/exam in any of your classes.
Tasks
Before creating your plan, find out as much as you can about your instructor’s expectations for your project/exam.
If you don’t have any information about a final exam or project, you can begin by looking over your course syllabus for information about any large assessments.Once you have checked the syllabus, if you can’t find useful information about a final project or exam, please approach your instructor. Remember the lessons of the “Using Professors as Resources” assignment as you reach out to your professor.
If College Success is your only class, you can use the Final Paper: Revisit Why Am I Here? for this assignment.
Create a preparation plan that includes logistics, intellectual, physical, and emotional preparation that you will enact as you prepare for your exam or project. Please see the two example preparation plansActions.
You can submit either a Word document or type your text into the text box for this assignment.
Tips for Success
Before submitting your work, check it against the rubric.
Only if necessary, use the comments block to communicate information associated with your work.
Learning Outcomes
Students will utilize study skills to comprehend, retain, and apply class content.Distinguish test-taking strategies to use before, during, and after taking tests
Students will apply their understanding of the rigorous expectations of college in order to achieve success as a student.Associate success in college with effective effort and persistence over time when facing challenging tasks and situations
RubricPlan for An Assessment Rubric (1)Plan for An Assessment Rubric (1)CriteriaRatingsPtsThis criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome4 Dimensions10 to >5.0 pts4 dimensionsThe plan includes all four dimensions of preparation (logistics, intellectual, physical, emotional).5 to >0.0 pts3 dimensionsThe plan covers 3 of four dimensions of preparation (logistics, intellectual, physical, emotional).0 pts2 or fewer dimensions10 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeDescription of AssessmentThe plan includes a description of the assessment that would help an individual know what to prepare to be successful on the assessment.5 to >2.5 ptsFull Useful Description2.5 to >0.0 ptsDescription is missing some elements0 ptsDescription is missing or not sufficient to help.5 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeEnactable PlanThe plan can be enacted and used to be successful on the assessment described.10 to >5.0 ptsComplete and Useful Plan5 to >0.0 ptsSome elements of the plan are useful, others might be problematic.0 ptsThe plan would not be helpful in achieving success on the assessment.10 pts
Total Points: 25
