Online reading assignment question: keep, quit, start

Physics 205A, fall semester 2019
Cuesta College, San Luis Obispo, CA

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Students were asked to answer a "keep-quit-start" online reflection (hosted by SurveyMonkey.com) on their studying strategies/pitfalls (Mubayiwa, 2009).

Enter a word or brief phrase that describes what you intend to keep doing to study for this class. Explain your answer to the above question (what you intend to keep doing to study for this class).

Enter a word or brief phrase that describes what you intend to quit doing to study for this class. Explain your answer to the above question (what you intend to quit doing to study for this class).

Enter a word or brief phrase that describes what you intend to start doing to study for this class. Explain your answer to the above question (what you intend to start doing to study for this class).

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Keep word tags:

askwhy
      The way I learn is through asking why. Why it's done a certain way and why you got that out come of an answer. Why = learning to me. It's a deeper form of learning because it allows me to understand the process of a problem, a law and an answer.

concepts
      I need to continue to study the concepts presented to us in class. I spend a little bit of time every day, even weekends, revisiting and glossing over the concepts and example problems that we discuss in class. This helps me to stay on track with what we are learning and develop a better understanding of the material, and I believe that this is why I have succeeded in this class (so far).

early
      Whenever we have had a quiz or an upcoming midterm, I will start studying a few days or a week before instead of waiting to start studying the day before. I think this tactic has helped me to retain the information and to not panic as much when it comes to actually taking the test.

gotoclass
      Doing the labs and being in class to learn.
      I'm going to keep going to class so that way I am experiencing all three phases of learning through auditory, visual, and kinetic practicing.
      I need to keep being focused on lectures to be successful in class because paying attention in class allows me to understand physics problems even though I don't fully understand some of the concepts.
      Attending class is actually pretty easy. The environment is inviting and friendly. I also benefit from good notes.
      I intend to continue making it to every class in order to succeed.
      I hope to keep up with understanding what we are doing and getting all the clarifications I need in class.
      Showing up to lecture and participating in group worksheets helps me understand the material better.
      I intend to not miss any lecture classes or labs as these help me stay on track with what I need to be studying and working on.
      Attending every class helps me get a better understanding of the sections covered, as well as step by step solutions to example problems in class that show exactly how to approach and solve the problems. I have a much easier time learning the material and concepts when they're demonstrated in front of me.
      I intend to show up to each class, participate in the group works and lab work. This round put a little more effort in studying and lose the ego in going into the final.
      Physically going to class and paying attention to the lecture is the most effective way to get a good grade. It is incredible how much content people miss out on when they don't come to class.
      I think these are the core things that I'm doing well.
      I plan to keep attending class every session and taking good notes.

homework
      I need to keep doing my assignments so I can succeed. The homework assignments and reading assignments are easy to do if you are reading the textbook.
      I intend to keep studying with the reading assignments and the homework problems on the course website.
      Because I always do my lab and I need to keep doing my homework and not forget about it.
      Stay on top of the homework and be better prepped for each class and lab. Review each section even if there is no quiz/test or just have one question.
      I find that the homework problems and reading assignments are the most helpful way for me to be interactive when reading the textbook. The reading assignments really help me to realize what I do and don't understand about the reading.
      There are so many points to be gained by those assignments that can really help your grade.
      Working out the assigned problems and work out example problems.
      I think staying on top of reading assignments and homework assignments is super important. I try to always do my work way in advance, and try not keep it for Sunday night. It would be so easy just to say that you haven't gotten around to doing it yet and still getting credit, but a lot of the success I think comes from testing yourself. Doing the questions along in class with Dr. Len is easy, but it is way harder to actually do them yourself.

KhanAcademy
      I find that sometimes when the textbook or the blogs are a little confusing to understand, I revert to Khan Academy for certain concepts to get a better grasp on the subject at hand.

officehours
      One thing that has helped me is going in during office hours and asking for clarification. I wish I would have started doing that earlier in the semester.

organized
      When I start getting lazy on work or school and I Want to fix that, I begin by cleaning my room or house depending on the time. The build of small "victories" over things I don't enjoy doing (cleaning, laundry, dishes, etc) motivate to become and stay on task.

persevere
      It's kind of cliche yeah, but even when I don't understand everything I won't get down because that will cause me to know even less. I would be distracted by own incompetency, so I will persevere and just keep going at it.
      Physics isn't my strong suit so I'm going keep believing that I can get through the semester with at least a "B."

practiceproblems
      I feel like I learn best when I do practice problems on the material because when I am taking a test or quiz I feel like sometimes its a similar question and I am able to remember how I did it before. I try and make my own "practice quizzes" and I test myself and then go back and go over the ones I got wrong.
      I am going to continue studying the practice problems and homework to better succeed in this class.
      I find that channels like Khan Academy and The Organic Chemistry Tutor are super-helpful in giving me that last extra boost in knowledge to help me achieve an "A." Their videos usually involve practicing problems that aren't too dissimilar from what is seen in class.
      Going over the material online, especially the posted midterm questions and actually doing/thinking through the problems on the homework reports was very helpful for the midterm. Actually doing the readings before class/when the reading assignments are due is also very helpful.
      I will continue doing practice problems because they help me understand topics. This is because the more I practice physics problems the more I seem to understand physics. These practice problems are the problems that are posted on P-dog's website and they help a lot.

reading
      What I intend to do is to continue reading all of the reading carefully in the course. This is a good way to understand the concepts and to solidify the ideas that are then used in the class.
      In addition to reading the blog posts about each sections, I read the sections in the book. Having read both helps my understanding and provides more examples for each subject.
      I plan to keep reading the textbook before class so that way I am better prepared for the material in lecture. I also know that it is important to study for quizzes and exams so I plan to keep doing many practice problems.

review
      I will return to homework questions before quiz and test days to practice them, as well as whenever I feel generally unsure about the concepts.
      I review past quizzes and homework problems, mainly from the homework reports.
      I've found re-reading the previous classes lecture material along with the current classes one is a good way to review and preview.

studygroup
      My study partner and I met up to study for the midterm a couple times, once in the cafeteria and once via a voice chat program in the comfort of our own homes. This really helped me with explaining what I already knew, and his explaining what he knew so we could work out the practice problems together. We plan on to continue studying together often to keep on a productive track.

studying
      I've been generally maintaining a moderate level of studying that has allowed me to stay up to date in class. I intend to KEEP up this level of studying--if not ramping it up--in order to succeed in this class.
      Studying for this class is extremely important because it helps grasp the complex concepts in each chapter. Taking some time after class to study when you don't have anything else to do really makes an impact on the amount of material that you can retain.

takenotes
      To succeed in this class I need to keep taking notes. I already take notes on every homework reading assignment as well as notes on every example given in class. It's helpful to look back on.

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absences
      So far I believe I've missed two days of class so far which I believe has affected my ability to stay up to date in class. While I have been some-what successful so far, having to play catch-up while simultaneously working 48 hours every week has not been the easiest task. I intend to QUIT being absent so that I may continue to succeed in this class and even surpass my current understanding of the material. BR>      I realize my grade is heavily dependent on showing up and doing the work. The breakdown of points in the class made it seem like a high grade was feasible. BR>      I've only skipped on one lab so far, but the labs are 6 easy points that we get basically just by showing up. So there's no excuse for not showing up.

badnotes
      I take some notes in class, but I should be more thorough in writing down every word and solving every step of the problems in the notes just as is done on the board/projector. Having more complete notes would definitely be helpful for doing some of the harder homework problems.

competing
      As long as I'm on track to earning an A then it shouldn't matter to me that other people have slightly higher A's.

givingup
      Sometimes on homework and reading assignments it is so easy to just quit right away if I don't understand the concept or how to do the problem. I need to quit giving up so easily and take a bit of extra time to really see if I can figure it out before checking the "I don't understand" bubble.

Hulu
      I really gotta lessen my Hulu hours. I watched two episodes of "Prodigal Son" when I should have been doing more class work. I could have understood more things.

missinghomework
      I have missed many homework reports in the past and I need to make sure I turn them in on time to understand the material.
      I have skipped class two times now and I don't plan on skipping anymore. I am lucky that it hasn't affected me that much the last two times, but I'm not willing to risk it a third time.

notaskingquestions
      I need to quit not asking questions when I'm confused because it just leads me to more confusion as the concepts get more complex.
      Sometimes when working on worksheets in class with a partner I do not always fully understand a question that my partner does. I would like to make sure to take the time to slow down and ask either my partner to explain how they got the answer or have P-dog come over and help me to understand.

overcaffeinating
      First time using a new energy drink and it was too strong and made me rush and be anxious on the test; that didn't allow me to focus and I made stupid mistakes on things I knew how to do and got frustrated with.

procrastinating
      I need to get more disciplined at doing the textbook questions or questions given through the homework. I may understand the concepts most of the time, but I don't necessarily put them through practice.
      I need to stop procrastinating because I tend to do all my assignments last minute. This makes me stress more because I have other homework from other classes to do as well. Procrastinating is a bad habit that I have and that I need to stop so I don't stress.
      I really bombed the midterm. I understood a lot of the concepts when presented in class but I didn't try as much to study at home.
      I need to stop procrastinating on doing the reading and going to a tutor for extra help. I always tell myself I will do it later, but I end up just barely skimming the reading.
      I intend to quit procrastinating to study before tests and quizzes.
      When a new concept that I find difficulty with appears I will not wait to take time and try and understand it, I will do so as early as possible.
      I procrastinate A LOT. I have since early childhood.
      I need to start going in depth at home. I learn best from repetition and many trials.
      I am going to stop procrastinating homework and studying for quizzes to hopefully get better grades on quizzes and the midterm.
      I think the word "procrastinating" is explanation enough.
      Making sure I submit post-lab reports and reading assignments on time will definitely help with my overall grade.
      What I need to do is to do my work far earlier than I actually do it. I need to have a better work space and I also need to figure out where to fit it into my schedule.
      I should also just do the homework on the day it is assigned.
      I need to remember all my assignments.
      I would get home and not study right away, which wastes possible reviewing time. After a long day it's hard to study as soon as I get home, but it’s getting easier to get right to it as the semester carries on.
      Will quit putting off assignment till later because I may think something is easy, eventually all the theory and lessons build up and the material becomes complicated.
      I wait until last minute to read which hurts my understanding. Usually I don’t allow enough time to go through all of the book examples.
      Honestly, procrastinating is almost never as beneficial as doing work early and by finishing my work early, it gives me a chance to ask any questions that may arise before it's too late.
      I think this is my downfall. I forgot to add that not studying for the quizzes until late after work hasn't helped me. Those so far are the things that are bringing my grade down the most.
      I tend to procrastinate a lot especially when it comes to studying. I tend to start studying last minute so that is something I need to stop doing.
      For the first midterm I had a fairly busy weekend so I became distracted. Before I knew it I had one day to study and this is what caused me to get such a bad grade on the midterm. For the next midterm and final I intend to study a week before the test so I can go into the test more prepared and not get another bad score.

skimming
      Instead of glancing through material and concepts, I'm going to be more through in my understanding of said concepts and homework assignments.
      I need to stop just skimming through the reading assignments, I've noticed I do that a lot. I mainly read the main points and look at the examples but I feel like I will succeed more in this class if I thoroughly read through each problem.
      I intend to quit skimming the reading and read in more detail.
      I need to read the book with a better and more focused attitude. I have a tendency to skim over the assigned chapters and not dive in when the reading gets tough.
      I intend to try and understand the material the first time I read through the section in the text. I have a tendency to read through sections without fully grasping the concept and waiting until lecture to see examples. Physics is a conceptual class so it is imperative to try and understand the concepts immediately.
      I really only glimpse at the book at time but maybe that's because of my bad time management.

slackingoff
      There have been a few times where I slacked off and didn't fully complete an assignment. I just winged it and convinced myself I was fine and I didn't need any clarification.
      Honestly, I think the best way to improve success is to dedicate more time outside of class to review/study. Many of the exam/quiz/worksheet problems are pretty involved, and have a lot of different components that need to be found/incorporated into formulas or applied into a logical paragraph.
      I think if I practice more problems that I would get the concepts quicker on test and quizzes.
      I need to quit being lazy outside of this class and do the homework and reading so I am able to do better on the quizzes and tests. I also need to quit missing the quizzes, I never intended to I just forgot they were that day.

stayinguplate
      I think getting more sleep and not staying up as late would benefit me and help me to be more focused during class.
      Proper sleep is key.

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askquestions
      I need to start asking for help because asking for help will allow me to understand physics more. I tend not to ask questions because I get embarrassed when it seems like everyone in the class understood the problem/concept.
      I need to do the opposite of what I am quitting! I need to fully finish assignments and ask questions when I need to instead of convincing myself I am okay.
      Sometimes I'll hold off on asking questions. So far, I have been able to figure out the answers to my questions on my own but that will probably no longer be the case once we start doing more learning more difficult material.

betternotes
      Sometimes in the process of lecture, my notes don't describe all the steps took in the math equations or the way certain equations were broken down. So to better understand physics, I'm going to work harder on notes.
      I will start re-writing notes to increase my active studying styles and understand the more difficult material.
      I rarely take notes for this class and when I do they're not very good. I love the notes that you consistently post on Twitter, so I usually just review those as if they were mine. But taking notes and actually writing the material down myself could help better my understanding of the material.
      I intend to start filling in any blanks in my notes from the textbook to make them more thorough. Reading the textbook again after class (in addition to before class in the reading assignments) would likely be very helpful for reinforcing the material.

checkingmywork
      On every quiz I have taken so far, I have always made a dumb mistake and missed a question that I 100% knew the answer to. I know that if I just take a little bit of extra time and check my answers when time permits, I can definitely do better on the quizzes.

earlier
      Not telling myself to do something tomorrow when I could easily do it today.
      I plan to start being better with my homework and out of class work. I will start to study before my quizzes and exams

freebodydiagrams
      Since the beginning of class I had been haphazardly drawing free body diagrams not realizing the importance of them in expressing an understanding and analysis of forces acting on an object and other physics properties. Ever since the midterm I've realized that I need to START emphasizing an importance of drawing these diagrams when necessary as I believe that's where I missed the most points during the midterm.

gototutoringcenter
      I need to start going to the library more often and get help from the physics tutors. They are only there to help and not judge, and its free so I need to start taking advantage of that because it will only benefit me.
      I intend to go to the student success center after every weds lecture to do my work there and get all questions answered.
      I feel like I need to start asking the teacher more questions, going to office hours and even going to the tutor every once in a while. I feel like that will help me a lot, even getting together with some other students I feel can be super-beneficial for me.

notskimming
      Sadly, I had a hard time reading textbooks and the past few chapters I have skimmed the reading or have not read it at all. This may also be a large indicator of why I did so bad on the Midterm 1. I feel if I spend more time in reading the textbook I will understand the history of the physics and how to complete each problem with higher accuracy.
      I need to be more thorough with the reading that we have before every class. I feel that if I didn't skim it as much as I do that it would make a huge impact on the knowledge that I gain from it.

now
      This week.

officehours
      I work a lot which makes it hard to attend office hours. Not attending office hours, however, hurt my midterm score severely so I need to find time.

photographingworksheets
      It would be helpful to be able to refer back to the work we do in class and taking pictures is a simple solution to this issue.
      I find the in-class worksheets very helpful in preparing for quizzes and exams. I would like to start taking a picture of the worksheets before doing them in class so I can go back later on and try to work them through on my own when studying.

practiceproblems
      I tend to start practicing more on the newer concepts involving torque, and kinetic energy and momentum because as we get deeper into physics, it is harder for me to pick up newer concepts. I need to practice more of the homework to become fully confident in these types of problems.
      I intend to do more problems all the way out on my own time to help practice math skills in physics.
      I need to start practicing problems daily, including on weekends.
      Something that I will start doing is more practice out of the textbook in order to get really good at using the equations and understanding how the concepts work.
      I need to work out practice problems more consistently so that I'm comfortable with understanding the problems and with working out the math parts.
      I intend to start doing extra practice problems in my free time versus waiting until I have a test or quiz. Because you have archived past quizzes and exams it is easy and convenient to find similar problems.

prioritizing
      I need to start making more time for this class at home. I need to study more and look at more practice problems so I can understand the subject. I should ask questions when I need the help and not say I will figure it out later.
      I need to make school #1 priority over my job. I lack to study because I'm working a lot and I'm "too tired" to read.
      To take initiative will mean I need to plan and organize my priorities which will help with time management and thus become a better student.
      I actually need to take it upon myself to take the class by the horns and try to really succeed.
      CALCULATE HOW I'M GOING TO PASS BECAUSE DAMNNNN.
      Make a consistent schedule on when to do certain assignments/reading etc. to get everything done ahead of time. I bought a planner to keep my up to date and maintain my time better. Another student recommended it and it's proven very helpful to remember upcoming assignments.

reading
      I intend to start reading through the corresponding chapters of the book for the quizzes and exams.

relaxing
      I've noticed that I can go a little crazy when preparing for a quiz or test, so I think a little relaxation could help ease some unnecessary stress.

reviewing
      I think I should start reviewing my physics lecture notes right after class every class in order to better understand and retain the information. Review old notes and quizzes before the final.
     Not try and do to much of the homework again, just review problems and the examples we worked out and trust my preparation. Trust in the work you have given us and showed to study with not to overload my self.

studygroups
      I would like to try to study with some of my classmates more. I have found that in some of my other classes working on problems with my classmates and getting input from other perspectives has been beneficial in the past.

studymore
      I should study more before tests.
      I need to start studying more so I can get better grades on test and quizzes.
      So, starting by dedicating more time outside of class to practice solving physics example problems, I hope to become more comfortable with breaking down word problems/figures into free body diagrams, and memorizing when and where to apply specific formulas when under certain conditions. The hardest thing about this class so far, is the fact that you have to take something that you've accepted and never really questioned, and begin applying different math and concepts to it. I took everything that moves in the real world for granted, and justified the way things are/act/move with just "because it does." Taking something that you've accepted and viewed with one (albeit ignorant) lens, and turning that around by trying to rationalize and understand it with numbers and concepts, I believe, is more difficult than just learning something entirely new with a fresh pair of eyes.
      I need to start studying for the quizzes way more then I have been. I would like to get an "A" in the class and not just a "B." By studying for the quizzes harder, the easier it will be for me on the test.
      Even though I did well on the first midterm I'm going to start studying on a daily basis. That way I know for a fact that I will do well on the next test instead of hoping I did well.

Online reading assignment question: keep, quit, start

Astronomy 210, fall semester 2019
Cuesta College, San Luis Obispo, CA

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Students were asked to answer a "keep-quit-start" online reflection (hosted by SurveyMonkey.com) on their studying strategies/pitfalls (Mubayiwa, 2009).

Enter a word or brief phrase that describes what you intend to keep doing to study for this class. Explain your answer to the above question (what you intend to keep doing to study for this class).

Enter a word or brief phrase that describes what you intend to quit doing to study for this class. Explain your answer to the above question (what you intend to quit doing to study for this class).

Enter a word or brief phrase that describes what you intend to start doing to study for this class. Explain your answer to the above question (what you intend to start doing to study for this class).

[Word tags have been edited to consolidate related common subjects; student explanations are verbatim.]

Keep word tags:

askquestions
      I need help understanding stuff, and I should help myself get help.

blogpresentations
      I will continue to go over the presentation to succeed in this class.
      I think the textbook itself is quite saturated and not easily taken in; it has a lot of complex ideas that aren't explained for the simple-minded (like myself). For the most part, the blogs give very simplified and direct explanations about complex ideas in the textbook. So I always pay the blogs a visit. And when some topic is so complex that even the blog doesn't help explain or clarify it, P-Dog's lectures and notes/doodles really help understand the complex ideas.

doingmybest
      This course is way more in-depth than I had expected. There are specific topics that I wasn’t expecting to exist in this course such as the breakdown of volcanos and the different materials on planets.

gotoclass
      If I keep coming to class, I will not miss on lectures that are important for my learning. I plan on continuing to be present during this class because I believe that it allows me to better understand the material that I am learning and answer any questions that I have.
      It is my goal to attend every class session, and I haven't missed any yet, so I expect myself to continue on that streak.
      Attending class and participating in the in-class activities is important to be thoroughly prepared for quizzes and exams.
      I learn a lot better when I have someone talk about the concepts and taking notes in class rather than just reading.
      I intend to keep attending class and engaging to my best ability to pull out as much information as I can and use the class time as a good homework or quiz prep.

homework
      I've been keeping up with the reading assignments, which are helping my grade.
      Doing the textbook reading assignments make me feel more confident when I come to class.
      I'll try to keep up with the reading assignment and homework to try and improve my grade.

organized
      I've kept all the past quizzes, notes, and assignments in a binder for easy reference.

pastquizzes
      Reviewing quiz questions helps me understand what I know and what I don't.
      I usually print out the past quizzes and answer the possible questions and study it. I feel like it's a good study tool to know the possible questions that'll be asked on the quiz/exam.
      I need to keep studying our previous quizzes as they help me remember the covered material better. I find it helpful to retake the quizzes too to see what I need to work on.

payattention
      You go over everything we need to know and can answer any questions, so long as I continue to pay attention I'll succeed.
      I intend to keep paying attention in class because a lot of the questions I may have from the reading or looking at the quiz packets is answered in class when you go over the presentations. This allows me to succeed in your class.

preparing
      Being able to be prepared for the lecture helps me understand what I am going to learn as well as hear something for a second time.

reviewing
      I find studying past quizes to be helpful. I also find making flashcards to be helpful. Doing the online homework is also a key factor in succeeding in this class.
      Reviewing past notes, presentations. A majority of the time I don't retain information the first time I read something. Especially if the material on quizzes/exams involve the use of specific models, practice is key.

studying
      I am willing to continue to study for this class and try my best to get an 'A' as my final grade. In order for me to accomplish this I will have to study and understand the topics more, so if I have trouble understanding something I should simply ask for help.
      A lot of the topics in this course needs deeper review, not just skimming. In order to succeed, lots of in depth studying is needed.
      The success of this class seems to come down to how much time I put in to it. For the quizzes I have taken a lot of time to study for I have done really well, and when I give myself little time I have done poorly.
      My quiz grades are what is holding me back in points. I need to work a little harder and study for the quizzes to get the most points possible.

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assignedgroups
      The one downside of the groups being formed every class is having to start all over in building relationships. This hinders certain people from asking questions around content they might not fully understand. I like the idea of socializing, but at a certain point I think it can be a bit much.

distractions
      I want to quit worrying about my pastimes as much (like art and social media) so I can focus on this class and other better.
      I have a bad habit of getting distracted easily in class and while studying.

doubting
      Stop criticizing myself and start being grateful for what I know and for how far I have come to in my life.

givingup
      Not helpful.

missinghomework
      My grade falls below average because I don't keep up with online homework assignments which are helpful for extra practice. I plan to complete all the upcoming homework.
      I always forget the due date of these assignments since I'm used to going through Canvas and having assignments due on Sundays.

nopracticing
      I feel that I have been lacking in practicing key concepts. I need to write down the concepts in which I'm struggling in and practice these concepts over and over again until I get them. For example, I struggled with the sun path. I began to write the sun path over and over again until I got it down. I need to apply that to everything that I may be struggling with.

notprioritizing
      Between school and a 55-hour work week I'm not prioritizing my time properly. I intend to fix that.

notreading
      To be honest I don't even have the book and I've never looked at it. I think you can succeed in this class without even looking at the textbook.

procrastinating
      In all honesty, I do tend to procrastinate when it comes to reading or doing an assignment and do the assignments last minute (not always I've actually improved). So, my goal from now on is to keep focusing on my class assignments and try my best.
      I intend to quit procrastinate to succeed in this class by putting all my distraction away.
      I missed two or three assignments because I procrastinated and I don't want to let that happen again.
      The truth is, we DO have a lot of time to study. We just space-out a lot (no pun intended). If you dedicate a good 1-2 hours a day to study and research astronomy-related stuff, you will get the hang of it. There are countless videos online explaining just about any subject we don't know. Generally speaking, there are no excuses to dedicating a fixed amount of time to this astronomy class.
      I have issues with focus and putting things off. It causes problems.
      I believe that if I finish my assignments on time then I will be better prepared to ask questions that I have and better understand the criteria that we are supposed to meet for the quizzes and exams.
      I need to stop waiting until the last minute to start reviewing for the quiz, I should review multiple days in advance not the night before.
      I keep putting off the homework and the studying I need to do, so it has been taking me longer to fully understand certain concepts.
      I have a bad habit of waiting until the day before or the day of the quiz to study for it. Procrastinating can lead to a stressful day and can often lead to a poor score when you don't allow an adequate amount of time to prepare.
      I often don't study enough or procrastinate on the most important studying for this class. I need to become more comfortable with the material on my own and not just in class. I need to force myself to study difficult ideas at home and understand them to the best of my ability.
      I intend to quit procrastinating on my preparations for class since I at times miss class then end up being unprepared, especially if there is a quiz. I feel that I should still be able to do well on the quizzes even if I miss class because I have put the effort into properly readying myself on my own time.
      I'm going to stop waiting so long to look over the material so that I can be more prepared.
      I need to study for the quizzes throughout the week, instead of waiting until the night before/day of to study.

skimming
      I spend too little time studying and it negatively confidence during tests.
      I find myself lost at times because I skipped a certain section of a book. If I read more intently then I believe that my grade should raise.

skipclass
      I intend to not miss anymore classes. Unfortunately, I keep getting sick. I think attending class and participating in in-class activities is key.
      Attendance has proven to be highly important in this class. Missing one day has thrown me completely off as some things can't easily be understood by just reading the text--I need to learn it in person in order to truly grasp it.

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askquestions
      I intend to start asking more questions when I'm curious about something. I can typically curb my curiosities by looking it up or conversing with other students. However, it would be good for me to get a better perspective from the instructor.
      I don't always want to ask questions in class. I feel like if I asked more questions in class I could be even more successful.
      I find myself confused during the lecture a lot and I feel that if I ask questions then I will better be caught up to speed with everyone else.

betternotes
      I plan on making a study sheet for myself so that as the material builds upon itself, I have a "go-to" cheat sheet that I can use to study rather than going through multiple set of notes or old quizzes.
      When I take notes and go back to them to study for exams and quizzes they are very weak. Sometimes it is hard to remember all that I was taught with the skeletal notes that I carry.

blogpresentations
      I missed some things because I wasn't studying the blog/links. I was just reading the assigned textbook reading, which wasn't enough. After thoroughly studying the blog/links, as well as actively participating in in-class assignments, my score increased.

communicating
      In class when we do the in-class assignments I don't communicate with my group very well, I tend to just get what we need to do done, I don't explain how I got my answers with them I just go and finish and leave them out to dry which isn't fair.

earlier
      I read, but i tend to wait till the last minute (i.e. the day before). It'll help if I space it out.

focusing
      Stop getting distracted by little things like peers and my phone. My mind needs to be focused on the class and what I need to be working on.

practicequizzes
      I feel like studying our previous quizzes would significantly help my exam scores. On the midterm I skimmed through them and focused more on notes and presentations, which was a big mistake. Printing out the quizzes and using them as practice tests would be ideal.
      I am planning on doing more practice before the quiz.
      On top of just reviewing notes and the book, I'm going to start practicing sample questions and equations.
      I plan on reviewing the possible quiz question packets over the weekend and at the beginning of the week so that I am ready for the quizzes on Wednesday.

prioritizing
      Keeping a learning mindset is helpful and astronomy is very interesting to me.
      Setting aside a fixed amount of time daily to study/revise is a good idea. Especially in the weekends. I have gone through the textbook, and I have noticed the material gets more and more technical and complex– a nightmare for a person that's not good at math or chemistry like me. So, the only solution I see is to give my study of astronomy more time and genuine enthusiasm–be it through space documentaries, space-related articles/podcasts, or even sci-fi movies. Gotta cultivate that astro-gusto!
      I put in enough time to get an average grade but I want more than that so I need to put in a lot of time to get the material down.

reading
      I currently don't have the book and I was not reviewing the presentation or the classwork. I will start reading the presentation and other resources.

rereading
      In order for me to have a better understanding of the subjects I should not only reread the class notes, but also read the reading assignments (not just skim them) and take notes on topics I don't understand.
      I will start doing my reading in part to succeed in this class.
      Intend to study the material more than twice, which is what I currently do. This would make me more confident.

reviewing
      I need to start spending more time going over the notes and doing practice problems.

studygroups
      I want to create a more consistent study group with my classmates. We created one before the midterm and that seemed to help.
      For the midterm, I studied with a classmate. It was very helpful to study with another person, because she answered questions for me and explained things. I plan to make study sessions more often with her to do better on quizzes.

studymore
      I plan to study harder for quizzes, because my quiz grades are bringing my overall grade down.
      I tend to not want to study or approach topics that are super-difficult for me to understand. In this class planetary motion has been difficult to understand so I intend on putting in the effort to mainly study the topics I'm struggling with.
      Will remind myself of some stuff I learned but forgot.

Online reading assignment question: keep, quit, start

Astronomy 210, spring semester 2019
Cuesta College, San Luis Obispo, CA

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Students were asked to answer a "keep-quit-start" online reflection (hosted by SurveyMonkey.com) on their studying strategies/pitfalls (Mubayiwa, 2009).

Enter a word or brief phrase that describes what you intend to keep doing to study for this class. Explain your answer to the above question (what you intend to keep doing to study for this class).

Enter a word or brief phrase that describes what you intend to quit doing to study for this class. Explain your answer to the above question (what you intend to quit doing to study for this class).

Enter a word or brief phrase that describes what you intend to start doing to study for this class. Explain your answer to the above question (what you intend to start doing to study for this class).

[Word tags have been edited to consolidate related common subjects; student explanations are verbatim.]

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flashcards
      Flashcards have always helped me remember facts and important information in textbooks, so I'm going to continue to use them to study and practice for future quizzes and tests.

gotoclass
      Coming to our astronomy class is extremely important. I don’t think I’ve missed a class yet, and the points that I’ve got from participating with the in-class activities have really helped me!
      I think the most important part of this class is showing up. The second part is
      I am going to keep going to class and do as much homework as possible.
      I have noticed that the knowledge and notes I get in class are very important. The activities we do in class help me understand the subject better and with the notes I take helps a lot when I've forgotten how something works or how to find what I'm looking for.
      The lectures in class help me understand the material way more and I wish that he did more material in class to help me haha.
      I am going to continue attending class every week, only missing if I am sick, and if I do miss a class I will talk to and keep in touch with a few of my classmates so I can get the notes that I missed for that class and be up to date.
      Going to class helps me understand concepts I didn't understand in the book or slides.
      If I keep coming to class I can keep getting the information I need and I can ask questions. Also, I can get the in class points for class work.
      Honestly going to class really is what keeps me interested and makes me actually do the work. I'm a visual learner, so for me it's crucial that I attend class and pay attention as this is where most of my learning takes place.
      I feel I learn a lot during the class period between the class activities and the notes that you give. I haven't missed any of the classes and don't plan on it.
      So far I have only missed one class because I was really sick and attending class has allowed me to get good explanations on the material and has helped me.
      I just have to keep on going to class and studying. Especially going to class. When I miss I feel like I missed a lot the next week.
      I'm not a good student and when the subject gets hard I tend to skip class. I haven’t been doing that this semester even though this class has been a challenge from the start.

groupwork
      Engaging in the group work has helped me during this course. Participating in it will help me maintain or better my grade.

homework
      I'm going to keep doing my homework so I dont lose points.
      The survey questions are a good chunk of the grading scale, so if I keep doing these my grade will stay around the same or rise.
      Reading assignments are definitely my weakness but I'm going to do them.
      I didn't realize that the reading assignments were through the external site, so consequentially, my grade isn't where i would like it.

organizing
      I will keep reorganizing my notes in a way that makes sense to me.

payingattenion
      I have a really hard time paying attention in all of my classes, not because I think it's boring or anything, I just get tired from working two jobs and my mind seems to wonder. I think it's really important otherwise I will miss the entire concept of the class.

persistence
      I am going to keep persisting and working hard at the homework and for tests.
      I use this word to help me succeed because it will help me stay on top of assignments and it teaches me to never give up.
      I need to keep up with my weekly assignments and improve upon my current study schedule and double down on my studies.
      I need to keep on pushing myself to stay on top of the lectures and to review my notes.

prioritizing
      I've been on my own for such a long time that I thought it was important to work more than go to school. However, work is important BUT it is NOT more important than my education.

reading
      When I read the book it gives me a better understanding of we will be doing in class.
      I have only missed one of the readings responses. I have not done amazing on the quizzes or the midterm so I need to continue to get the easy points.
      I always have tried to keep up with the lectures, so I do not get lost on the topic.

reviewing
      Go back and review the notes as well as the past quizzes. Also look through the quiz packet and make sure I know how to do the problems.
      Checking my understanding and recollection of the material keeps me knowing what I'm good on and what I need to work on.
      Doing the study guides for the tests/quizzes greatly helps and doing both the ones that are long online and doing over practice quizzes helps.
      I intend to review the material and the tests until I understand it and can get all of the answers correct.
      I think with this class, it helps me understand the concepts and material way more when repetitively reviewing my notes at night every night until the day of the test/quiz.

rewritenotes
      I rewrite notes out I find it helps the information stick in my head better than just looking it over after writing them once.

studygroup
      What I learned after the first quiz is that if I study alone and I have questions I doesn't really do me any good. So I started studying with other classmates and having them there for when I have questions of have trouble understanding something has been a huge help.
      It helps me remember what I am learning and if I can't explain something then I know I don't know it well enough.
      I find that studying with others really helps because they can quiz me on certain terms or help me work through confusing concepts.
      I feel it helps when we get a group together and study, it doesn't always work because we all have different schedules, but will try.

studying
      I found that studying the previous quizzes before exams worked very well to refresh the needed material.
      I plan to keep up with the readings and study the quizzes to do well on exams.
      Reading the textbook, reviewing with friends, and using the study quizzes!
      I intend to keep applying what I read in the book and on the presentations to my studying for tests.
      If I don't over look the material a handful of times I'll forget it by next class.
      I intend to keep studying all of the quiz questions for the tests.
      Study for all the exams and quizzes leading up to the testing days. Having multiple study sessions.
      I study all the quizzes and online material with a couple classmates and it helps us reinforce the stuff we've learned.

takenotes
      Taking notes before class allows me to digest the material prior to class, even if I don't fully understand it. My own notes then make the notes done in class make much more sense.

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assignedgroups
      The one downside of the groups being formed every class is having to start all over in building relationships. This hinders certain people from asking questions around content they might not fully understand. I like the idea of socializing, but at a certain point I think it can be a bit much.

badsleephabits
      I need to quit staying up late because when I'm tired it's harder to pay attention in class. Also, it's a lot easier to think critically when I have had enough sleep.
      I intend to quit studying late at night because I need to sleep.
      If I wake up slightly earlier, I could do more for my body and mental state throughout the morning, such as make a more sustaining breakfast.
      I have a busy life, I have three kids, work full time, have three classes that require a lot of time and I feel, I don't sleep enough which makes me get stressed out all the time.

cramming
      Instead of trying to memorize the material, I will work on understanding the topics because I do not learn by memorizing.

junkfood
      After work, I am often tired from work and a bit sluggish from not getting the right nutrition. With the correct nutrition, I will have more energy after work to retain more information at school.

missing homework
      I have bad memory habits per say when it comes to remembering or making a plan to remember to do homework assignments online.
      I've forgotten to do many of the post-class assignments, so I'm going to quit forgetting by getting reminders for assignments.
      I don't know why it's so hard for me to remember to complete them but I just always forget until Wednesday morning.

nonparticipating
      I'm going to quit not being involved more with questions and lectures.

notstudying
      When I don't study I get low grades. It is as simple as that.

phonedistractions
      I don't go on my phone a whole lot in class but I will quit being on it so I can have my full attention on class so I can learn.
      I use my phone way too much that it gets in the way of my studies and other chores.

procrastinating
      I think that my point count would be a lot higher if I would have devoted more time to preparing for our quizzes and midterm. Definitely an area I really want to improve in.
      Waiting till right before the exam to really begin studying does not work well to learn the material.
      I'm going to try to stop procrastinating on studying and the homework.
      Quit waiting till the night before to do the reading.
      I want to start keeping up on homework well getting it done earlier than the Monday that it is due.
      Don't leave the homework till last minute. especially when you have a full schedule just makes everything more difficult. So I'm going to try to manage my time better.
      Finishing/doing things last minute and turning them in.
      I think EVERYONE can admit to procrastinating, and I'm no exception. I've been trying out "alarms" that will signal when I should start practicing and studying, and so far it's been fairly successful, though I admit I've muted the alarm once or twice thus far, whoops.
      I need to stop putting it off until last minute.
      I need to stop putting off assignments and start focusing on these assignments days before they are due not the night before.
      Intentionally putting off assignments or studying because I have extra time leads to stress and forgetfulness.
      Like I said before, I need to start studying ahead of time and if I have a question I need to ask the teacher ahead of time to the quiz so I can get some help.
      I will stop leaving homework to the last minute (the night before class/when it is due). It causes a bit of stress when I know i have the time to do the homework and choose not to and it causes shame when I am doing the assignment last-minute once again knowing I had had time the previous day.
      I'll quit waiting until the last minute to read or just not reading at all because I've run out of time.
      I need to stop procrastinating on assignments and studying.
      I need to look over the notes and power points and do the homework before the night before class.
      I usually complete the reading assignments the day before class and study for my quizzes the day of class but I intend to stop procrastinating in order to have more time to study!
      I wait util the night of to do the reading assignments. Also I don't study throughout the week so when there is quiz I'll usually spam study the day of or night before and I need to not do that.
      I do the homework pretty early but I always lack the self motivation to study when it comes to quizzes by myself. Or simply just not studying enough.
      I am a master procrastinator when it comes to studying for the exams.
      I take the class to lightly sometimes and should spend more time with the material.
      I want to stop procrastinating on the readings because it sometimes doesn't help to read the sections in a hurry before class or late at night before the assignment is due. When I have plenty of time, I always try to split it and use part of it for studying.
      I like to wait til the last minute to study and do homework. Very lazy.
      I need to stop procrastinating for this class. I end up leaving too little time to study and master the concepts that I need to know.
      I need to work on my assignments earlier than the day its due, and spend more time during the week to prep the material and review my notes for quizzes.
      I tend to not acknowledge what I didn't understand about the lecture/ slides/ reading etc. until right before the exam and quiz days.
      I need to start making goals for myself to be able to understand the material and the lectures.
      I tend to wait to do things last minute and I should give myself more time to study.
      I procrastinate. I've always been like this since I was a kid.

selfcritical
      I choose this phrase because it will put pressure on me, help me think negative, and think of bad habits.

skimming
      I intend to stop skimming the material.
      In the textbook when it gets too science-y and confusing I often rush through that part because I have determined it to be beyond my ability to comprehend.

skipclass
      I have missed one class and that has not helped me. I intend to come to class more often.
      I have missed two classes which is way too much for having such a long class and only once a week. I do not intend to miss anymore class.

zoning
      I zone out a lot in all my classes, I end up getting the concept but it'd be a lot easier the first time if I stoped zoning out in class.

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askquestions
      Ask more questions during lectures.
      I will start asking questions if I don’t understand the material.
      I tend to be shy when it comes to asking for help. So if I start asking more questions when I don't understand something it could go a long way for me.
      When I don't understand something I'll ask around and try to gain full comprehension of the material that way leading up to the quizzes and exams it will be more of a study review instead of studying to memorize.

betternotes
      I feel like I need to start taking better notes in class.
      I need to start writing down key concepts repeatedly every once in a while to help memorize them.
      I take all the notes from in class but will start to write things down from the readings because they later on pop back up later down the semester.

earlier
      I plan to complete the homework earlier, like Saturday or Friday so i have more time to complete other homework and not be squeezed for time.
      Start homework and pre-study early so I always know what's coming up and feel prepared, and don't waste time figuring out what I need to figure out.
      I need to start studying earlier in the week and I need to really find a better way of studying the material for a test because recent quiz's and tests have been hard for me.
      I need to crack down on studying ahead of time and not procrastinating until I'm scrambling to study at the last minute.
      I need to start studying multiple days in advance instead of the day before. I also need to complete all of the remaining reading assignments.
      I intend to start studying earlier for all of the exams.
      That way I dont rush to read the assignments.

extracredit
      I want to shoot for a "B" minimum so I need to take advantage of all extra credit possible.

gotoclass
      I need to start coming to all classes so I can better understand the content. It has been a little hard lately because of some recent issues, but I need to power through it, especially because I don't feel like I am doing so well in this class.

homework
      I believe I have let these slip my mind and have lost points due to this.
      I'm going to have to set an alarm on my watch or something to remind me to complete them. I barely remembered to do this one.

readcarefully
      sometimes I read a question to quickly and mark the wrong answer even though I would have got it right had I took the time to understand what it was asking.

rereading
      From this point on, I really am recognizing the importance of reading a lot of the book than I previously had. I will absolutely squeeze the reading into my agenda for the week now!
      Reading the chapter more closely and with a better understanding of the material.
      I intend to re read the material to fully understand it.
      I tend to read a chapter once and then move on, but I feel if I sat down and took the time to go over the material a second, maybe even a third time, for clarification and to take in the information, this method can prove to be successful for class!
      Reading to retain information so that it sticks, active/engaging reading.
      I need to truly read the chapters more in depth. When I’m reading them I sort of skim and don’t fully get into the material like I should.

reviewing
      Going over what we did in class when I am at home will help me understand what we did that way I don't forget it.
      I think that putting the quiz questions into a Quizlet and studying the questions will greatly improve my next midterm score.

stablegroups
      I'd love to see the groups stay together for at least two weeks. This would allow the members of the group to grow comfortable with each other and function at a higher level.

studygroups
      I want to start asking peers for help to understand some things I don't understand because it helps me and is a little easier to ask someone next to me or in my group than to raise my hand in front of the whole class.
      Since it is a larger class sometimes I do not grasp concepts right away. I have a friend in class who plans to help me study for future quizzes and tests.

studying
      I need to start studying for test and quizzes so I can get higher scores.

studymore
      I tend to study enough, but not enough to drill them into my brain. I’m going to try to study more, so that I can get better grades on my quizzes.
      My grades are like "B's" all around, if I studied more for tests and quizzes I could honestly be doing a lot better.
      I choose this phrase because it will give me more time to process the information, helps me create less stress, and it would help give myself extra time to ask questions.
      I will start to study more/harder before quizzes and tests as i know the material I just need to keep it fresh in my mind so that I do not forget what I know is already in my head.
      This week, I am taking Tuesday off of work to read and STUDY longer. My time is usually limited from work and other responsibilities but if I want to make this class useful, I must take more time to study.
      If I put more effort into the at home part of the class I feel I would do much better in the class.
      I need to start studying for all the quizzes before 30 seconds before the quiz.
      I intend to study and prepare more for quizzes.
      I intend to start studying more during the week. If I study throughout the week not only will I have a better understanding of the topics we are learning, but I also won't race to try and doing everything at once the day of or night before.
      Ive never put in a lot of effort into school up until the last 2 years but I still have a hard time sticking to techniques that work for me.
      I need to prepare more for my quizzes, I only reviewed the notes on the current section and was thrown a curve ball when there were questions about previous sections. I need to revisit my old notes to keep them fresh in my memory as i continue to learn new topics in class.
      I need to set a time to really go over my lectures and my reading assignments during the weekend and study more for my quizzes.
      I want to study at least 15 minutes every night and hope it helps with my quizzes.
     

takenotes
      I need to start studying for test and quizzes so I can get higher scores. I'm going to start taking notes on the reading, not just the in-class things.
      I read through the book chapters, but do not take notes on it. Taking notes will help me remember more stuff

visualizing
      This goes along with understanding the topics. When studying I will consider where the earths location and look at myself as the observer. For example, when trying to remember a solar eclipse, instead on simply trying to memorize "sun/moon/Earth" or "new moon blocks light." I will picture a scene where I am observing a solar eclipse. If it is a partial solar eclipse I will be looking at the sun with part of it being blocked by the moon.

watchvideos
      I like to watch YouTube videos to understand better the topic. It always helps me.

Online reading assignment question: keep, quit, start

Astronomy 210, fall semester 2018
Cuesta College, San Luis Obispo, CA

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Students were asked to answer a "keep-quit-start" online reflection (hosted by SurveyMonkey.com) on their studying strategies/pitfalls (Mubayiwa, 2009).

Enter a word or brief phrase that describes what you intend to keep doing to study for this class. Explain your answer to the above question (what you intend to keep doing to study for this class).

Enter a word or brief phrase that describes what you intend to quit doing to study for this class. Explain your answer to the above question (what you intend to quit doing to study for this class).

Enter a word or brief phrase that describes what you intend to start doing to study for this class. Explain your answer to the above question (what you intend to start doing to study for this class).

[Word tags have been edited to consolidate related common subjects; student explanations are verbatim.]

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everything
      Quizzes, pre-class assignments (like this one), and other small projects may seem like easy passes, but the points add up quickly. Together, all of the small tests and activities are worth a big part of the grade. So, I'm going to try not to take them for granted and try to continue to do most of them.
      I figure if I keep doing the work of keeping up with the reading and presentations then I will know more about what we are doing in class. That way instead of trying to learn it all I can focus more on trying to understand better what I do and learn what I don't.
      I plan to keep doing the reading and look over the slides before class and take notes during class because that has worked well so far.

flashcards
      Making flashcards with the moon phases and different astronomers really helped.

focusing
      I want to earn an "A" in this class. Right now my grade is below the level I need to earn an "A." I need to focus more on quizzes and final exams and become more familiar with all the subject matter going forward.

gotoclass
      I feel like I learn the best when I am in class. For me being hands on and having the instructor explaining everything with pictures, is easier than me remembering to study myself online.
      I feel like when I come to class all my questions I had from the nights before, and things I get confused on, get answered when you describe them. That and it allows me time to slow down and process the difficult parts. showing up to class and understanding the lectures its a big help when it comes to doing the reading assignments and also it helps me to get ready for my quizzes and test.
      I need to make sure I attend every class and make sure to pay attention and take good notes.
      I go to every class and do all the homework always. I only left early once, however other then that attending class and not missing and doing all the homework helps to to comprehend the material.
      I intend to continue to come to class regularly because i've learned that what we discuss in class and in our group activities have helped me understand the concepts better.
      The fact that the presentations are online is super helpful, but going to class, working with others is so helpful for cementing the information.

homework
      I intend on continuing to do the reading assignments to help me succeed. They help me understand the material that is shown in class the next day.
      I may be a bit confused during quizzes but I've been staying consistent with the homework helps. Not only to stay informed but to keep those constant weekly points added to the total grade. My friend and I will messsage each other to make sure we don't forget about it.
      In the beginning of this class I accidentally missed the first couple of online reading assignments, and that butchered part of my grade. I've been doing really good at getting these assignments done...I hope.
      Doing the reading and homework really does help keep my grade up and helps me understand the subject more.
      I have been good about doing my homework every week, it also helps brief me on what we're gonna cover in class in case I have questions.
      The only thing I have done consistently in this class has been the reading assignments. Having a chance to review the lecture material before the lecture has real helpful.
      I intend to keep doing my homework, asking questions in class, and studying for my quizzes and tests.
      I intend to keeping doing homework in order to succeed. Staying up on homework is what helps me do well in class and understand the material we read about.
      I intend to continue doing the reading assignments in order to learn the material.

payattenion
      I intend to KEEP paying attention to the instructor because it is a lecture.

reading
      I intend to keep reading the chapters that are assigned and writing my own notes in a way that I can understand the material being taught, so that when I go into class I am not completely clueless on what we are talking about.
      If I want to succeed in this class, I have realized that my main source to studying is the reading. I find that I do a lot better on the assignments and tests when I take a lot of time to read through my notes.
      I retain information really well when reading and as long as I keep doing that, I'm at least doing something to keep up in class.

reviewing
      I need to keep reviewing notes, practice tests, the books, and past presentations to succeed.
      The quiz question packets are a great way to review what will be in the quiz. All of the questions are similar to what will be on the quiz. If I feel confident in the review then I feel confident for the quiz.
      Keep reviewing quizzes, midterms, notes, and previous chapters.
      Reviewing notes keeps the information fresh in my mind, that way when a test or quiz comes around I'm not blindsided. Overall, it keeps me more confident in my ability to understand the material and prepares me for each class.

takenotes
      Taking notes before class allows me to digest the material prior to class, even if I don't fully understand it. My own notes then make the notes done in class make much more sense.

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beingtired
      By the time I get into class I'm always so tired because its towards the end of the day, and being tired makes it hard to comprehend the content, so if it means downing 5 consecutive shots expresso before class, then I have to do what I have to do in order to comprehend the content.

busynotetaking
      I intend to quit doing notes during lecture when not needed, and to just listen to hear my instructor.
      I find that I spend more time taking notes than actually absorbing the concepts I need to learn.

cramming
      I have a bad habit of cram studying for everything. Tests, quizzes, online assignments, everything. It's not good. Every once in a while I give myself more time to do things and it always turns out better. Yet I am a perpetual cram studier.

nonparticipation
      Believe it or not, I'm a shy person at heart. It's kind of hard to take the initiative and actually talk. That's why it's difficult to actually talk or answer out loud in class. It gets me nervous every time, so I'd rather stay quiet. But, participating in class is key to succeeding and passing this class and many others; so I intend to be a little more "outgoing" for the sake of my success. I'm not going to be the anti-social kid in class who never participates.

notreading
      I need to make sure I need to read the entire chapter and make sure I am familiar with all the topics before i get to class.

procrastinating
      I keep putting off the homework till Monday night. It is bad because repetition is needed to learn.
      Procrastinating is truly my worst habit and I usually end up doing the reading assignments the day before class underestimating the amount of time it will take. In turn, I end up rushing through the last few parts of the assignment.
      I intend to quit procreating because that is what has been affecting me from achieving the grade that I want. I will quit procrastinating on studying for quizzes and on reading assignments.
      I intend to spread out the reading more rather than doing it all at once.
      I work full time down the road from campus. Although my work is demanding and a priority, I need to allocate more time and effort in to studying for this class.
      For the next test I won't procrastinate as much.
      I need to stop procrastinating my homework to the last minute so that my brain stays fresh with all the information over the span of the week.
      I tend to forget about the homework, and put it off until the last moment. Doing homework sooner rather than later seems more helpful.
      I tend to not do the homework till the last day so I want to do more of the reading on the weekend so I can be done with the homework on Monday.
      I need to quit reviewing close to quizzes and start earlier.
      I keep leaving reading assignments for the last minute and have a streak now of not completing them at all because I'm too late or just forget to do them.
      I need to stop procrastinating on studying because i always leave it till the last minute.
      I need to stop procrastinating, I do the reading assignments and online stuff but I always tend to do it the night before so I am in a rush and I feel I'm not absorbing the material like I should be if I was reading throughout the week and going over my notes up until Tuesday.
      Not procrastinating the assignment the day before do it over the weekend to actually take more time to read and let the information settle down. I am soooo tired after work though.
      I tend to forget the online homework or remember after it is too late. I have missed three to my knowledge and if I want to succeed I need to do the rest of them, plus it will improve my test scores.
      I need to do a little better in studying for my quizzes and test. I procrastinate this quite a bit.
      I need to stop procrastinating and study earlier in the week because I need to raise my grade.
      I need to stop putting this class off. I tend to do things for this class at the very last minute. If I spend more time reviewing the material = better grades.
      I need to stop leaving my homework till the last minute, beacuse there are times that I leave my homework and then forget to do it and miss out on points.

selfdoubt
      There have been some times where I am sure I know the answer and or how to explain something, but I start to doubt myself as I look around the room sometimes. So I need to be more confident in the fact that I know the answer because I have done the reading. And will for sure ask the questions if I don't.

skimming
      I sometimes tend to skim over the text if there's a large portion i need to read. So when going back to study its harder to recall facts.

skipclass
      Lately I've left class during the second session. I need to buckle down and stick through it no matter how tired I am, so I can get those points.

slacking
      I need to step it up and not slack off so much outside of class. I need to study for the quizzes more in advance rather than the day of.

worrying
      I've just been put into a higher position at my company and I literally cannot stop staring at my email inbox out of anxiety. So basically I need to stop worrying so much about work and focus more on school!

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askquestions
      I intend to ask questions on what I don't understand in this class, I feel like it would help me a lot and help me understand the material.
      I intend to start asking more questions when I need help or visiting during office hours, I will also ask my peers more questions since we can easily help each other out.
      I need to be more open and start asking the questions when I'm confuse about something whether is during the lecture during class, or the class activities or the reading assignments.

caffeinating
      I need to drink energy drinks before class from now on in order to stay focused for three hours.

details
      It's always the small details that I overlook or ignore that cause me to lose points.

earlier
      I need to raise my grade and I shouldn't bank on having time the day before the class to study.
      I usually don't start studying for quizzes until a few hours before the class (the procrastination really killing me), so I want to begin studying at least two days out from the quiz. I intend on doing this with tests as well.
      I intend to start doing my homework earlier then the day it is due. I want to start having my homework done by Mondays.

everything
      I am going to continue what I have been doing because I am doing pretty good on the quizzes and hopefully the next exams to make up for the one I missed.

homework
      I am going to do all of the available online reading assignments for the rest of the year to make sure i get all the points I can.

prioritizing
      I like having a job and money but I need to put my schoolwork first.
      My goal is to pace myself on studying, learning and my homework so that I can get the results I am capable of.
      I need to allocate more time for studying and becoming more knowledgeable about the subject matter in the assignments.
      I just need to study and practice more. I feel like I understand the material until I take a quiz or test so maybe I just need to put practicing as a first priority apart from reading and well working!

reading
      Since I leave the homework for the last second, I tend to focus only on the online presentations and not reading the chapters thoroughly. I want to start reading or at least skimming the chapters to get a better understanding of the subjects.

reviewing
      Review notes more. I don’t do it enough, and my quiz grades have reflected that. My midterm showed me what a good amount of review can do, so I need to put more effort into that.

rewritenotes
      For the next test/quiz I will rewrite out notes to help me understand it and retain it better.

studyguides
      You always provide us with a study guide packet for the next upcoming quiz and I never seem to even look at it or use it. From what you have shown us in class it seems to be a very handy tool to be able to succeed on the quizzes because all the question on there as you have mentioned are going to be the same ones that are on the quizzes. With that being said im going to try harder to get those opened more often and gone over.
      I intend to start studying the practice quizzes.

studymore
      Going through the textbook assignments and the online lectures is one thing, but actually understanding and paying attention to what you're studying is another. I can put a bunch of facts in my head and memorize them automatically, but I need to make sure I'm really getting the point so I can explain it when needs be.
      I know I'm tired after work but I do need to step it up I’m close to graduating. Now is not the time to slow down.
      I have a bad habit of forgetting to study for my tests and sometimes opting out all together, and taking tests off of class knowledge, few online homework and textbook readings alone. It works better when I am in class more. Either way if I studied along the way in preparation I would do better.
      I didn't do too bad on my midterm, which I was shocked by. But for the final I need to go over notes and our textbook, because this class is hard and I want to pass!!! find a way to cover the text better when going back to it.
      I study before the quizzes and test however I want to start studying everyday just to keep the information fresh in my brain.
      I need to start spending more time on in this class to make sure I learn the material. I want to improve the way I study, do my homework, and read in order to succeed. I really want an "A" in this class and if I'm going to do so than I need to improve in my study habits and learn how to retain the things I read a lot better.
      Try!
      I intend to start improving my quiz scores because that is what is hurting my grade. I will start by looking over quiz packets and reviewing ahead of time.
      I intend to start going over the presentation notes more thoroughly. If I pay more attention then I might be able to come up with questions I can ask in class to better clarify confusing concepts.