Tracking Your Grades (7th)

Check all the statements that apply to you.

• I am sometimes shocked, and occasionally disappointed, by the grades I see o my report card.

• I always have good intentions of doing better in school, but I sometimes lose track of my goals.

• I have learned a lot of good information in this class, I'm just not sure where to start.

• I don't think this class is a good use of my time; a study hall would be better.

What should you spend more time doing according to the learning material?

• Seeking approval from others

• Examining yourself

• Watching TV

• Playing video games

What is the main theme of the section titled "Feelings Follow Action"?

• Controlling feelings is easy and straightforward.

• Positive action can help manage negative feelings.

• Feelings should be ignored to focus on actions.

• Negative feelings are more powerful than positive actions.

Why is it important to track your own grades?

• To blame teachers for bad grades

• To see exactly how each point affects your grade

• To avoid doing homework

• To make teachers do more work

What should you do if you think your teacher made a mistake in grading?

• Accuse them directly

• Ignore it

• Respectfully point it out

• Complain to other students

How can calculating your grades save you work?

• By allowing you to skip classes

• By helping you calculate the score needed on a test

• By letting you avoid studying

• By making teachers give you better grades

What are the benefits of tracking your own grades? (Select all that apply)

• Avoiding surprises on your report card

• Spending less time on homework

• Getting extra credit automatically

• Set more accurate goals for each test and assignment

• See how each assignment and very point can affect your grade