Taking Proactive Steps to Succeed

Is attendance truly important? Defend your answer with an explanation.

Student answers will vary, but should center around the idea that students who attend classes are more successful academically.

Compare 'communication' and 'proactive communication'. How will the major differences help you succeed in school?

Student answers will vary, but should include elements of the following: Communication is the exchange of information. Being proactive means controlling a situation by causing something to happen rather than waiting to respond after it happens. Proactive communication is the exchanging information to control a situation. Proactive communication means taking the steps to control what happens to you at school, instead of responding to problems after they have been created.

Summarize the importance of staying organized and how it affects your academic success.

Student answers will vary, but should include elements of the following: To be organized means to use methodical and efficient methods or behavior It is important to organize your calendar, notebooks, and locker. Staying organized helps you be and stay prepared for anything.

Keeping trash out of your locker is a method to a. Proactively communicate c. Monitor your progress b. Stay organized d. Study harder

b

If you do not understand a topic from class, the best way to clarify it is to a. Ask a friend who has the same class c. Wait to see if it is on a test b. Look it up in the text book d. Ask the teacher

d

Asking a teacher about what might be on a test is not a useful study strategy.

false

Just writing down your grades after each test does not count as monitoring progress.

false

Talking about coursework with friends does not count as proactive communication.

false

A clean locker may influence your academic success.

true

Staying organized is a strategy used to help you be prepared for anything. Please select the best answer from the choices provided T F

true