May 21, 2021
As a student, we are different in ways or what we do to work with our school works and other things related to our studies.
Earlier, I thought of assessing myself , I mean testing myself on how I manage things, mostly about school works. So I thing of questions and doings to test myself.
I made a test about :
✓Motivation
✓Organizing and planning your Work
✓Working with other; Utilizing resources and feedback
✓Managing school work stress
✓Note taking and reading
✓Preparing an assignment and projects
The scoring is:
✓10- if I do it always
✓5 - if sometimes
✓0-for never
Motivation
I Exert effort to find out why I need to do a particular task.
I reward myself when I work.
I see to it that I give myself regular breaks form work
I seek clarification from the teacher about her expectations and standards
I am able to keep my concentration and does not let my mind “drift away”
I have ways of dealing with distractions.
I am willing to do the work I do not enjoy
because I see it as important
I seek clarification from the teacher about her expectations and standards
I go to tutorials to improve my school work.
Being a student, we are constantly in a search of motivation to study/work. It is one of the keys I consider for the student's school success and the driving force behind successful learning. On this first test, the result tells me that “I do not appear to have many problems in getting down to work and keeping on it”. Honestly, I am not sure with it but I can say that my fear of failure, my interest with the subject/work, general desire to achieve something and self – esteem always helps me to get motivated. I don’t know but I actually noticed this before that if you truly love what you do, you don’t need any motivation at all, it is already a motivation itself. I know that we are all different as well as the thing that motivates us. That is why it is important to find something that will be our own motivator on achieving our goals.
Organizing and planning your work
I make a weekly timetable for the school work, I need to accomplish
I make a review schedule for examinations
I plan to get the necessary resources and equipment prior to starting work.
I submit all my assignments on time
I have a place to work where I won`t be disturbed
I have time for family which should be done first second and so on.
I prioritize tasks which should be done first, second and so on.
I make lists of things to do.
I make a list of valuable references with bibliographic details, page numbers of quotes and so on.
I review my work before submitting it
Organizing and planning are two important things to do in any task/work. The outcomes/success of our work, our efficiency and productivity depends on how we are going to organize things; ourselves, our time, our work and other aspects of our work. On this part of the test, I got a score of 80 which means that “I am well-organized and planned ahead for my work. Yes, I am actually that kind of person, I make sure that the things are well- organized and planned before I start to work on it. Since I can’t do everything at once, simply making lists of things to do, learning what things to priorities, time management are already a great help for me to figure out which tasks ate the most important and which task can wait to be able to break it up into smaller pieces .Though there are times that it’s not that 100% well- organized and planned because of some uncontrollable events but I always manage to do something that will help and handle it carefully
Working with other; Utilizing resources and feedback
I discuss work assignments with others students
I share resources with other students
I keep cutting from newspapers and magazines which may if be help to me.
I make sure I see TV programs which may be useful
I read the topic assigned before a session.
I ask questions and generally take part in group discussion
I listen out for key ideas when someone is talking.
When I am listening to someone, I try to anticipate what they will say next
Working with other; utilizing resources and feedback helps students to develop some of their skills and become motivated and encouraged each other to work with their strengths and talents, developing new ones too. On this part of the test, working with others and utilizing the resources and feedback, I only got a score of 40 which means that “though I collect resources but I need to ask myself how I’m going to use them more effectively.” I don’t know but I expected this result because I am a shy type of person and for me working alone is better if I can manage that work, one reason is in order to avoid distraction and other things that may affect my work. So I really prefer to work just me and I am more comfortable with it. But still, I have no problems with group work because one thing I like in working with others is that it creates bonds, creating a sense of belonging and uplift in overall moral
Managing School works stress
I get so worried about assignments that they make fill ill.
This worry about assignments makes me feel depressed.
I feel miserable about doing assignments
I let these concerns about the work get on top of me
When I need to work, others always succeed in persuading me to go out.
I have difficulty in talking to others about my worries
I ignore my personal fitness through worrying about assignments
The stress of assignments causes me to get behind and never I seem to catch up.
Getting stressed because of school work is normal and you need to manage and handle it to be able to do your work better. Sometimes, when we build over time, stress can cause depression and anxiety. That is why managing stress from school works in its early stages can help maximize the college/university experience and opportunities for students. On the test, since I only got a score of 45, it’s said that I can handle my anxieties and concerns moderately but could still develop skills to manage them more effectively. Yes, I notice it sometimes that I get so worried about assignments that make me feel depressed and ill. It takes over my ability to focus doing assignments, during lectures and studying. But to deal with that and reduce that stress, I make time for myself , I exercise , watch movies and play basketball to don’t keep thinking how stressed I am and to make myself feel better.
Note-taking and reading
My notes indicate the main ideas, rather than merely repeat what has been said.
I listen for key ideas when listening to a speaker.
I approach tutors for help.
I organize or file my notes regularly.
I re-write my notes under key ideas, headings using numbering or lettering schemes.
I have a shorthand technique of my own.
I underline or highlight key ideas so they stand out
I decide, before reading a book, whether it is viral or background reading.
I go over a book before diving into chapter one.
I check the contents page for relevance before reading a book.
I look for summaries at the end of chapters.
We all know that taking good notes while reading is an important part of academic success in college, especially if we are in face to face learning classes. Most courses require significant reading, and it can be difficult to understand and master the material and do well in class without solid note taking and reading skills. On this part of the test, I only got a score of 65 which means that “my reading and note taking skills are adequate, but could be improved”. I think it is because reading is not actually my hobby since before, but I am good at listening and note taking instead. I know that to be good/excellent in reading, listening and note taking will be the best. That’s why this test made me think what will be the changes in me if I start loving reading books and start improving my reading as well as note taking skills.
Preparing an assignment/project
I see to it that I understand what is really being asked for in the assignment/project
I read other references and read about the topic.
I make an outline/plan before doing my assignment/project
I spell-check for spelling mistakes.
My essay has a clear introduction.
My essay has a conclusion
I frequently check the back to the title during the writing of an essay.
My essay/research paper has a full set of references and a bibliography
I review project/assignment before submitting it.
I request someone else to look at/read my project/assignment before submitting it.
We all have different styles in preparing or managing an assignment or project but one is for sure we all consider its deadline. Another thing that is important in making essays is that we must see to it that we understand what is being asked or specific in the assignment. We make outlines before doing the assignment/project. On this part of the test, I only got a score of 65 which means that “there is a room for improvement for us although we do demonstrate some skill. Well, we have our favorite subject or activity where we enjoy. I know that I am not that good at essays but I’m good at other activities/subjects and I always put my best in all the assignments that are given. We are not perfect in all things but there is always a room for improvement for us in order to make our work or activities better.
I'm done! You're next !
You're not actually required to do it because I know , you know your self already, but you can try it also.
