SOAR Lesson 16-18 Retake

What is the only way to develop a positive feeling about yourself and a positive attitude towards life?

• By "taking action” and making things happen in your life.

• Stay off social media.

Why is it important to track your own grades?

• You see the impact of every point on your grades.

• To prepare your parents for your report card.

What is the main point of the "Impact of a Zero" video?

• Understanding why most assignments are worth 10 points or 100 points.

• Understanding missing just one assignment can have a major impact on your grade.

Tracking your grades has all of the following benefits, EXCEPT:

• Avoid surprises on your report card.

• See how every assignment impacts your grade.

• Find surprise grades on your report card.

How should you keep track of your grades?

• Use your school's software to check grades online, a tracking sheet, or a grade app on your phone.

• Rely on teachers to accurately track your grades. It is their job, after-all.

When should you check your grades each week?

• Friday afternoon, at the end of the week.

• Every day at lunch.

• As part of your "Sunday Meeting."

How does monitoring your goals improve your motivation?

• It gives you something to focus on, to look forward to.

• It doesn't, you should only look at your goals when you first create them.

How often should you reevaluate your grades?

• Monthly.

• Beginning of each term/marking period.

• Every semester.

At the beginning of each week, which of the following should you NOT do?

• Record test and project dates in your planner.

• Set three goals for yourself for the week.

• Establish consequences for unmet goals.

What should you do when your week falls "off-track"?

• Get back on track quickly by making decisions based on your priorities.

• Do something fun to distract you from your failures.

• Take a "sick-day" off from school to recover.