SOPHOMORES Pre-Flight Review

REVIEW FROM LAST YEAR: Your friend doesn’t know what their homework is. Which of the following is NOT a place you would recommend them to find out what they're missing?

• The board in class

• Canvas

• From a trusted friend

• Snapchat AI

What does "delayed gratification" mean in the context of school success?

• Ignoring hard work

• Enjoying rewards before finishing tasks

• Doing what’s fun first

• Tolerating discomfort to achieve goals

Which of the following students BEST demonstrates delayed gratification?

• Olivia skips studying to watch Netflix

• Jaden plays video games before homework

• Mia finishes homework before hanging out with friends

• Carter copies his friend’s assignment

Which trait is most associated with long-term success?

• Natural intelligence

• Athletic ability

• Delayed gratification

• Popularity

Which of these environments is the WORST place to study effectively?

• Library

• Quiet bedroom

• Kitchen with phone on the counter

• Learning Lab

What is the Pomodoro Method?

• Studying with friends

• 25 minutes of focused work followed by a 5-minute break

• Reading all of your notes the night before a test

• Working for hours without rest

You might have only studied for a test the night before your freshman year. Why should you break that habit?

• Your teachers will tell you to

• You might forget to eat while studying

• You'll likely not remember as much as you would if you spaced out your studying

• Studying is for the weak. You can ace every test you take without studying.

Why do students often procrastinate on large assignments?

• They don’t care about their grades

• The assignment is fun

• The assignment feels overwhelming

• They want to fail

What is one benefit of starting with a small, easy task on a big project?

• You can skip the rest

• You avoid thinking

• It gets you into a productive mindset

• It automatically improves your grade

Which of the following is the BEST example of breaking down an assignment?

• Finish the whole assignment in one night

• Start with brainstorming, then outline, then draft

• Skip revising to save time

• Use AI to complete the assignment for you