- What is your goal for this quarter?
- What are 2 obstacles that could prevent you from meeting your goal?
- How are you going to overcome those obstacles?
- What reward will you give yourself if you reach your goal?
By MONDAY, February 4th, REPLY to at least one of your classmates. In your reply you may do one or more of the following:
- Offer encouragement to a classmate
- Give an idea for overcoming an obstacle a classmate stated in their post
- Discuss a similarity between your goal and a classmate's goal
- Attempt to set up a study group with classmates who have similar goals
- Any other discussion of a classmate's goal
My goal for this quarter is to raise my grade from a 95 to a 97 by proofreading my labs and not skimping out on any reading assignments. However, a lot of homework and distractions in general could prevent me from reaching my goals, so I'm going to minimize distractions and do as much homework as possible during study hall. I will buy tub of green tea ice cream and eat it all during a Grey's Anatomy marathon if I reach my goal.
ReplyDeleteDear Dodie, a 97 is a great grade and I believe you can do it. My advice is to try to take care of less important work first, and then moving on to the harder more important work. I too have a problem with proof-reading and working too fast.
DeleteHi Dorota,
DeleteThat is a very achievable goal and I know you can do it! Grey's anatomy and ice cream sounds like a great reward to me!
That's a great reward, and I think you could definitely reach your goal. But why not go all out and aim for a 100?!
DeleteYou have a great goal and I know you can reach it! I have the same problem proofreading my labs as you do. You also have a great reward! Grey's Anatomy is a great show!
DeleteGood idea. I know its hard to stay focused sometimes and study hall is a really great time to get work done since you dont have all the distractions of home. I need to proofread my labs too, sometimes I miss out on important information.
DeleteGreat idea, I too am going to start proofreading my labs. Good luck getting your grade up to a 97. I hope you enjoy your ice cream and Greys Anatomy!
DeleteMy goal for this quarter is to raise my test average by checking my answers and thuroughly reading the question before I answer. Two obstacles are a lack of sleep that could make me tired and less focused, and my impatience. I am going to overcome those obstacles by getting more sleep, and trying to calm down and be more sensible. If I reach my goal I will go to mcdonalds and buy a happy meal.
ReplyDeleteHi Caleb,
DeleteThat sounds like a great strategy for how to improve your test grades. Sleep is very important, too!
Raising test averages is a good way to improve overall averages because tests are weighted so highly. Reading over answers is very effective for spotting easy mistakes. I also want to get more sleep. I think that completing homework first and relaxing afterwards is an effective way to sleep better and get more overall sleep, as you can then control your bedtime. Good luck on that happy meal!
DeleteReading the question completely is a solid idea and will defiantly help raise you scores.
DeleteMy goal this quarter is to improve my overall grade from a 92 to a 95 by double checking all of my tests and quizzes and being less distracted while I study. One obstacle is I am not reading all test questions carefully, and not double checking my answers. Another is that while studying at home I get distracted very easily and I am not very productive. To overcome these obstacles I will check all of my tests and quizzes carefully before turning them in, and turning off my phone while doing homework and studying at night. I honestly don't have a reward for myself, I can't think of one.
ReplyDeleteHi Julia,
DeleteDouble checking your tests and quizzes is definitely always a great idea. I get distracted when I try to do work at home too--I always put all my electronics in another room! Good luck! Think of a reward!
That sounds like a great idea to double check your test because you can find mistakes you may not have noticed.
DeleteI also have an obstacle of not reading test questions easily! I really think turing off phones is a great thing to do while studying! I know you can do it, good luck! :)
DeleteHey Julia,
DeleteI also get really distracted when I study! I couldn't agree more with Jessika about turning my phone off when I study, because my phone is one of my biggest distracters. Also, you should find a really quiet place to study, or, what I do is wake up a little on the early side when everyone in the household is quiet and sleepy still. You can do! :)
My goal for this quarter is to raise my test and quizzes average. Two obstacles that are preventing me from meeting my goal is getting off track while studying and only studying just a day or two before the test or quiz instead of a little each night. Also, I rush through tests sometimes and don't read the question carefully, or I don't overlook my answers. To overcome these obstacles I will study a little each night and not have my room door or my laptop open while studying, and come to class with questions if I have any. I will also proofread and take time on tests/quizzes before handing them in. I will reward myself by buying myself something nice and going to Cold Stone Creamery.
ReplyDeleteJessika,
DeleteStudying a little each night and making sure yo check your answers and proofread is going to help you a lot I think! Good luck!
I think that you have a good reward to set your goals to and knowing you it will be easy to reach your goal!
DeleteI think reading test questions carefully is a really good way to not make silly mistakes! How about oreo overloads from coldstone creamery yess.
DeleteRead everything carefully! i believe in you and i believe you can reach this goal if you set your mind to it
DeleteGreat. Studying a little each night is so important, since I started doing that myself, I am doing better on tests. Also try and make sure you do power boosts when you can because they really help out your test grades. Imagine if you could at five per cent to every grade. It makes such a big difference.
DeleteMy goal for this quarter is to raise my test and quiz averages to above a 90. Two obstacles standing in my way are that I get distracted when I study, and I only study one or two nights before the test instead of a little bit every night. I also rush through tests and quizzes and don't go back to check my answers. To overcome these obstacles, I will turn of my radio and phone when I am studying and study a little bit every night. I will also make sure I take my time on tests and quizzes and go back to check my answers. If I reach my goal, I will reward my self by watching reruns of 90210(which is an incredibly awful show but really funny and really addicting) for a night.
ReplyDeleteDear Maddie, i think you will accomplish your goal if you overcome your obstacles. and also i think 90 is a good grade.
Deletedear Maddie, I think that you can easily get over a 90 with those improvements!
DeleteMaddie, I like your ideas! These are some good strategies for improvement.
DeleteMaddie, your goal is very reachable and with the right improvements, your grade will raise!
DeleteMaddie, I totally agree with you that turning off phones and distractions are a good way to stay more focused. 90210 is also a great reward.
DeleteHi Maddie,
DeleteI'm glad you're going to try my advice of studying a little bit each night--I hope this makes a difference for you! Are we talking old school 90210 or the new-ish one? I used to watch the OLD one when I was little hahaha
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ReplyDeleteMy goal for this quarter is to raise my overall test grade from 86 to 93 by studying everynight what i learned in class that day. Two obstacles that would stand in my way are either too lazy to study or not proofreading after i take the test. To overcome the obstacles, i will study each day and not be lazy. And also proofread after i am done with my test. I will reward my self a good night sleep if i reach my goal.
ReplyDeleteThat is a great goal Tenzin! If you study every night and proofread all your answers I think that you will easily be able to get a 93. Also, it would help if you studied a little every night, and did your homework to learn. Good Luck!
DeleteTenzin,
DeleteI think being lazy is a big factor, and I know you are NOT the only one! When you get lazy, just think of a better test grade, which will help your average. Hopefully thinking "good grades" will motivate you to study more. I know you are capable of doing it!:)
Not being lazy alone will help you a lot, I am lazy sometimes and don't get my homework done.
DeleteHi Tenzin!
DeleteI like Lauren's idea--thinking about how you will improve is a great motivator to overcome "laziness." Proofreading your labs is a great idea too. Good luck :)
My goal for this quarter is to raise my overall grade over an A. two obstacles I face are not getting my homework done on time and not studying enough for tests and quizzes. I can fix this by getting my homework done and turned in on time and to write better notes so that when I have to study for a test I will have better content to look over and study with. If I reach my goal I will reward myself with the knowledge that I earned a good grade by working hard.
ReplyDeleteI think that is a great goal and very reachable. As long as you get your homework in on time I know you can achieve it.
Deleteim sure you will get your homework done on time and also when every you are studying for tests and quizzes you should put everything that could distract you away from you so you can study better. and you could also organize your notes so it wouldnt even take you a minute to find them and study and be ready for the test:D
DeleteThis is a good goal Quinton. Try your best to get your homework in and study.
DeleteQuinton, I think turning your homework in on time and completing it will really help your grade! I know you can do it! Good luck!
DeleteHi Quinton,
DeleteImproving your homework completion will definitely improve your grade! It will also make you more prepared for tests. I agree that the good grade is enough of an award, but it's always nice to treat yourself to something when you reach a goal!
My goal for this quarter is to raise my lab grade from a 89 to a grade that is above a 90. I know I can achieve this goal but there are a lot of obstacles that could impede my success. I need to make sure that I write ALL my answers in complete sentences, even the ones that could be answered with a simple yes or no. I also need to make sure I am paying attention the entire time we are doing the lab. Often I do my homework or just don't pay attention to anything that is going on. I think that I can easily overcome these obstacles by just remembering my goal and rereading everything that I write to make sure that it is in complete sentences. I also have to pay attention for the entire duration of the lab to ensure that I have a complete understanding of the topic that we are studying. If I succeed I will feel very proud of myself and that is enough of a reward for me.
ReplyDeleteI'm sure if you overcome these obstacles your lab grade will rise!
DeleteRob, you will easily be able to raise your lab grade. Writing in complete sentences is easy if you just think about it. I think that you will reach your goal in a matter of days.
DeleteI know I can help you achieve your goal. I will push you to become the best Biology student you can possibly be. I know you can achieve your goal.
DeleteRob,
DeleteI know you have it in you to achieve your goal, and I am confident that you will reach your goal by the five week marking period. In fact, I think that if you put your mind to it you could easily reach an A grade!
Hi Rob,
DeleteI'm glad you're realizing how important it is to really pay attention during lab time. The labs are supposed to reinforce what we learn in class and you can only get a good lab grade if you really understand what you're doing. Good luck and let me know if there is anything I can do to help!
This quarter my goal is to raise my lab grade in biology to an A+. Two challenges that I face are not reading the instructions on the labs carefully, and not proofreading my labs/ check that I have answered all the questions. I will overcome these problems by reviewing over the entire lab before turning it in. This means that I won't turn it in until the day that is due, so that I can check over it all, since I usually turn in labs a little early. If I achieve my goal I will reward myself by enjoying a gallon of ice cream!
ReplyDeleteKieran, I think you could defiantly get to your goal by doing the simple things that you talked about like proofreading your labs. thank you for reminding me about proofreading are labs because i think i could raise my lab average by doing this.
DeleteKieran,
DeleteI believe that you can succeed in acheiving your goal and I will try to help keep you on target when we are doing labs together ( you are in my lab group).
Good luck!
Kieran,
DeleteI think it's a great idea to make sure you've checked over all your answers before handing in your labs. I'm sure you can catch a lot of mistakes that way. I think a GALLON of ice cream is a little excessive...hahaha but maybe a pint of ben & jerry's?!
My goal for this quarter is to raise my overall test grade by 5 points. 2 obstacles that prevent me from achieving this goal are completely understanding the homework each night and getting more sleep before the night of the test. I will overcome these obstacles by taking my time on the homework and making sure to go to bed earlier the night before tests. The reward of achieving a goal is enough motivation for me.
ReplyDelete-Scott Partington per 3/4
sleep really does affect how you preform and i know homework can be confusing but understanding it will help a lot in the long run. I think you will meet this goal! goodluck!
DeleteScott i think this goal will bump up your overall grade for your H-Bio grade because test grade are highly effective. i think understanding the homework would help you so much.
DeleteHi Scott,
DeleteI'm glad that you are seeing that understanding the homework will help you do better on tests. Sleep is also critical! The grade of course is a great reward for your goal, but think of a little something tangible you can do for yourself if you reach it--it will motivate you more!
I have been hovering around an 89 to 90 range on most of my averages. I want to bring my tests and homework above a 90 average. I will do that by doing my homeowrk every night with good effort and I will start to study before my test for 20 minutes. I want to bring my overall average up 3 percent. There will be nothing to impede my success. I will achieve and maintain these goals and strive to be the best biology student I can be.
ReplyDeleteKevin I think if you do your homework and study you will definitely achieve your goals. Keep up the hard work and the positive mindset and you might even bring up your average by 5-10 points
DeleteHi Kevin,
DeleteI like that you said you will strive to be the best biology student you can be. You are more than capable of bringing your grade up to where you want it. Good luck!
My goal for the 3rd quarter is that I would like to raise my overall grade through my lab grade and test grades. Two obstacles that I might face on the way to my goal are my attention span when i have no sleep and when I mess up on tests due to multiple choice. I will try to fix these problems by getting more sleep at night and practicing my test taking skills on line. If I succeed at reaching my goal this quarter I will reward myself with a day of absolute relaxation!
ReplyDeleteThat is definitely an achievable goal. Maybe on getting more sleep you could try to complete homework (If that's what's keeping you awake) during lunch or other free periods. I also want to get more sleep, and I am going to try to procrastinate less as well.
DeleteI am also trying to raise my grade through lab and test grades also and i think it will be done if we put work into it and try. if not enough sleep is whats keeping you away from good grades, you should do some of your homework during school and plan what you are going to do at home. that way you would get through everything faster and hopefully get more sleep.
DeleteI agree with your solutions to you obstacles. It is very important that we all get a good sleep every night. I suggest that you do all your homework before doing anything fun or relaxing, you will probably be surprised at how much free time you have after you are finished. Then you can do what ever you want untill you go to sleep which should help you get to sleep. I also think it is a good idea to practice test taking skills, online is probably a great place for this. I hope you can achive your goal so you can get your day of realaxing,
DeleteHi Yaateh,
DeleteI have some strategies you could use to improve your multiple choice skills if you'd like to drop by during a free period or before or after school sometime. I agree with Jake that getting all your work done early will help you have time to relax before you sleep, which is very important! A day of relaxation sounds like a perfect reward!
My goal for this quarter is to improve my grades on labs and homework. Two obstacles that I might face are lack of time, and lack of focus. I will try to overcome my lack of focus by not multitasking or hanging out with my friends while doing my homework and working on labs. I do not know how I will overcome my lack of time, I guess I will have to stay up a little bit later at night. If I achieve my goals, I will have a Psych marathon with my friends while eating ice cream.
ReplyDeleteI believe you will easily be able to reach your goal. With the simple improvements, your grade will raise!
DeleteThat is a great goal to reach, and you can definitely do it. I have the same problem with multitasking, but when my phone dies i actually get a lot done. If you achieve you're goal I'll bake you a cake!
DeleteThat's a good goal and an awesome reward! Psych is such a good show! Multitasking is a problem for me too but I'm sure you can overcome it!
DeleteHi Elisheva,
DeleteI think your strategies for improving your focus are great. Instead of staying up later, maybe you can come up with some strategies to manage your time better. Sleep is really important and I think you can sleep AND get all your work done if you budget your time correctly! Good luck!
My goal for this quarter is to improve my test grade and lab grade average. Some obstacles I might face are not reading the lab fully and completing it to the best of my ability. I will achieve my goal by completing my homework not just for completion but for understanding and i will not just study a few nights before a test but a little every night. I will reward myself with having a free day to do nothing.
ReplyDeleteAnna, homework for understanding is a great idea! It will probably really improve your grades.
DeleteI completly agree with you in the fact that i too could probably do better on my labs if I read the lab fully.
DeleteYeah, I really want to do my homework for understanding rather than for just getting it done.
DeleteAnna,
DeleteCompleting your homework and understanding it will most definitely help you along with studying a little each night--this will save you time in the end! A free day sounds like an awesome award. Good luck!
my 3rd quarter goal is to get a better overall and more specifically to improve my test scores. Two obsticals that could stand in my way are one me not studying for tests because i am not organized and cannot find paperwork and another obstical that could stop me from reaching my goal would be not doing homework. I think Doing the homework more to understand the material rather that get the grade would greatly help me on tests and quizzes. I will overcome these obsticals by keeping my bag more organized and by making sure to study my homework after i do it. If i reach my goal the better grade will be my reward and that would defiantly be a great reward.
ReplyDeleteGreat ideas! I have only one suggestion (which you have already included) stay organized, disorganization is every freshman's downfall, also get plenty of sleep, it will give you strength that you didn't think that you had before. Have fun in the 2nd semester!
DeleteI think that if you improve your organizational skill, your overall grade will improve a lot. Also doing homework will definitely improve your average. Your award of your award that would "defiantly" be a great reward sounds like a great reward! I hope you achieve your goal.
DeleteHi James,
DeleteI definitely think that improving your organization will help you immensely as well as doing your homework for understanding. These are two very practical things you can do that could have a large impact on your learning in biology! Good luck!
my goal this quarter is to raise my grade to above a 92. My obstacles are my test and lab grades. To over come these i need to find a better way to study for tests (suggestions will help a lot) and study a couple minutes every night. Also take more time on my labs because im not taking time to go back and look over answers or proofread. If i do this my reward will be getting the good grade and being happier with it.
ReplyDeleteSequoia you could turn off you phone to keep you focused while studying for tests and quizzes. Also you could make flashcards to study with you could make some every night.
DeleteDuring class you should take additional notes to help you study before tests. Write notes that makes sence to you not just what is on the board.
DeleteTape your notes to the ceiling of your bedroom. Your brain remembers things better when you fade to stage 1 REM sleep. Hopefully you'll remember more of your science that way. Also because there is a higher concentration of science knowledge in your notes, osmosis might occur, and the information might seep into your brain. Think about it. I'm not guaranteeing anything.
DeleteHi Sequoia,
DeleteHopefully you and Maya have set up some times to study together, which I think is a great study strategy for you! If that doesn't work, see me and we'll talk again. Also proofreading your labs will definitely have a positive impact on your grade. Good luck!
My goal is to maintain my overall grade of a 95, and possibly raise it. An obstacle I face in completing my goal is not being able to focus while I do my homework, but I could overcome that by turning my phone off while I do homework. Not doing well on tests and quizzes would also bring down my grade, but I could overcome that obstacle by carefully reading directions and rechecking my answers. If I reach my goal I'll be able to feel accomplished and happy, because I hate not meeting goals I set for myself. I'll probably also bake a cake.
ReplyDeleteThe cake should be lemon poppy seed, and good luck, I'm sure you'll be able to meet your goal.
DeleteAbby, I'm sure that you can reach your goal! And yes, reaching a goal just puts you in a much better mood, doesn't it? Also, turning off your phone to prevent distractions is a really great idea. Good luck!
DeleteProofreading your anwers to tests and quizzes always helps to catch silly mistakes that will bring down your grade. I'm sure that if you are diligent in reaching your goal, your grade will go up and you can feel accomplished while baking a lemon poppy seed cake! Good luck!
DeleteHi Abby,
DeleteI think you've set a very practical goal and you have outlined some important steps to reach that goal. You can do it! Good luck!
My goal has 2 parts:
ReplyDelete1) Get more sleep! I am not getting nearly enough, and it is impeding my ability to focus well in class.
2) I would like to bump my grade up to above a 92, especially on labs and tests.
A ton of homework could prevent me from reaching my goal, if I have a lot I could be up late. Especially if I have to travel to Groton where my father lives. Another thing that could prevent me from reaching my goal is if I fail to do my homework. I often use my textbook to understand concepts, and doing homework is a great way to help me to learn, not to mention my grade.I am going to overcome these obstacles by making sure I go to sleep by 10:00. Also, by making sure I complete all of my homework in a timely manner, without procrastinating. If I reach my goal, I will go to RadioShack and purchase some switches, wire, LEDs, and clips. Then I will go to Lowe's and purchase spray paint and styrofoam. I will then build a concept model car. Fun!
Sounds like fun Peyton, I could not stress how much I agree that you should get more sleep... if there is one thing that I have learned from being in 9th grade is that our developing minds need rest once in a while. I have also learned that it is wise to get your homework done immediately and that it can even be done during class. Good luck in the 3rd Quarter :)!
DeletePeyton,
DeleteI think you can achieve your goal with ease, as long as you let no obstacles stop you. After all, you have have so much outside knowledge. A trip to RadioShack sounds like a great idea!
Peyton,
DeleteYou have a good goal for this semester, and it sounds like you have a really great plan for achieving your goal. I also think that your reward is very interesting and original.
Hi Peyton,
DeleteYes! Never underestimate the power of sleep! I think you will definitely notice a difference if you start getting adequate sleep regularly. I like your reward--very original!
My goal for the third marking period is to get a 90 or higher on all of my labs by making sure I re-read all my answers to the lab questions before I turn it in and by slowing down on parts that I find easy. Some things that could prevent me from reaching my goal are rushing and forgetting to check what I wrote for errors. I sometimes rush through parts of labs I find easy and make mistakes which I don't fix because I don’t find them. I also sometimes make small errors which make what I wrote not make sense. To prevent this I will force myself to do all the parts of the labs slowly and thoroughly, I will also go over all the labs before I turn theme in. If I accomplish my goal I will make myself a sandwich.
ReplyDeleteYes, checking for errors is very useful. I often change a lot of answers on tests afterwards if I rushed through the test or didn't quite understand the question. Going back and making sure you feel confident in your answers always helps you to do your best on tests. I like your reward, haha.
DeleteHi Jake,
DeleteI think your goal is very attainable and you've outlined some very good steps toward reaching your goal. Keep it up!
Jake, I think your goal is easily attainable and that if you do what you said you would do, you should achieve the grade you want.
DeleteMy goal for for this quarter is to bring my grade up by being less careless on labs and quizzes. Homework overkill could prevent me from reaching this goal and so could lack of sleep and lack of time to do homework. I will prevent this from happening by doing most of my homework during my study hall and by going home and doing my homework immediately after school. Personally, I think that having good grades is enough of a reward but if I must then I will treat myself to going out to dinner with my girlfriend.
ReplyDeleteChris,
DeleteYes--taking your time and not being careless will definitely help you. I agree that reaching your goal is a reward in itself, but it's always nice to treat yourself to something tangible!
My third quarter goal is to boost my tests and quizzes up. One obstacle I might face is procrastination. I have a whole lot of things to do at home that easily occupy my time at home when I could be using the time for studying! Another obstacle that could be an obstacle for studying is the big homework load I get on occasion. I'm going to overcome these obstacles by doing my homework when I get home instead of procrastinating so I can study. If I achieve my goal, I'll reward myself with a Saturday full of sleep and tv!
ReplyDeleteI also have toruble foucsing sometimes and I'm sure if you can focus on your work you will achieve your goals. Good luck on overcoming your obstacles
DeleteHi Steven!
DeleteTime management sounds like something you would benefit from. Prioritize your day, try to get some work done during school during studyhalls or lunch, and I think doing your work right when you get home is a good idea. Then, you can get distracted all you want, guilt-free! Good luck!
My goal for the third marking period is to raise my grade by 5 points. Laziness could prevent me from accomplishing my goal of raising my grade, also staying organized and on task and focused could prevent me from accomplishing my goal. I am going to overcome these obstacle by just keeping my binder organized and my time properly managed.Also i am going to study a little bit every night.If I accomplish my goal I will reward my self with a day off when I don't have to do anything!
ReplyDeleteGood job Nico! As the guy who was pretending to be Jude Law said in Gattaca, "cleanliness is next to godliness"! With a clear binder and mind you can really accomplish a lot! Experiment with music to accompany your work time! A nice low-paced no-lyrics playlist can greatly improve a worker's morale in completing one of his tasks! I'm going to stop using explanation marks in every sentence! Haha! No I'm not! Tricked you! Anyway, we all believe in you! You can make this happen! You go girl!
DeleteNico isn't a girl fishgoat.
DeleteNico, great goal and a nice idea of an organized binder. I don't really have anything else to say, but keep up your great work and mind set. You are capable of your goal.
Hi Nico,
DeleteStudying a little every night will definitely help you reach your goal. I love to reward myself with "do nothing" days! Good luck!
My goal this semester is to make sure that I am studying in an efficient way for all of the tests and quizzes so that I am better prepared for them. I'd like to get better grades on my tests (above an 85 on each one). Two obstacles that might get in the way of me achieving my goal are absences and not getting in my homework on time. I need to make sure that I stay healthy so that I don't miss so much information. If I achieve my goal I will reward myself with movie marathon with my friends.
ReplyDeleteLillian, I'm sure that you will do better if you put your mind to it and stick to your goal. Absences are a kind of good and bad thing, since you get so behind on work. A movie marathon sounds like a great idea, not to mention just a night to relax and have fun with some friends!
DeleteI find that making notecards on the objectives for the unit of the test is very helpful for studying.
DeleteHi Lillian!
DeleteThis sounds like an achievable goal. If you ever want to talk about study strategies, come see me. Stay healthy! Good luck :)
My goal is to raise my quiz average. Some things that could prevent that from happening are not studying enough and not having enough time. I will try to overcome those obstacles by studying some every night and being more efficient with my time. If i reach my goal I don't know what I will do but I will be happy!
ReplyDeleteI am also trying to improve my quiz grades, maybe making flash cards could help or studying with a partner.
DeleteHi Lydia,
DeleteStudying a little bit each night will definitely help. Like Maya said, studying with a partner can be very useful as well. Good luck!
My goal this quarter is to complete and turn in all homework assignments. This seriously affected my grade and I would like to improve the grades of my homework assignments this quarter, which starts with completing homework every night. Procrastinating is an issue, but another large one looms. I usually complete the rest of my homework first, saving science for last. If I have to not do some type of homework, it's usually science. I want to complete homework each night in science, attempting to push this idea of saving it for last off. Procrastination comes up less, but is still an issue when it comes to science homework. I am simply going to overcome these obstacles by completing the homework each night, and turning it in the next. That's pretty much it. I will not reward myself directly for completing this homework. Instead, I will be rewarded by having more time, which I can then use to learn new material for other subjects, or give praise to the Black Goat of Qohor/the Woods with a Thousand Young.
ReplyDeleteThis is Pearse, by the way. Fishoak is just one of my aliases.
DeleteI have the same goal as you, and one of the same obstacles. I also save my Bio for last. I do not think that this is because bio homework is more challenging, but because it takes a lot more time than the other homework, and therefore can feel less rewarding when it is finished.
DeleteHi Pearse,
DeleteCompleting all your homework will definitely improve your grade. Good luck!
my goal for this quarter is to bring my over all grade above 90. my grade has always been around 88,87 and i would like to change that and bring it up and above 90. to be able to do that im going to do better on the labs because they are alot of points and when ever i study i put all electronics like phones and ipod away so i wont be distracted by them and so i could focus on my work.i will also try to do better on the test and do my home work every night!
ReplyDeleteThis sounds like a well thought out goal Sohrab. I think locking away all electronics is a great way to keep yourself from getting distracted. Nice idea.
DeleteSohrab, I have the same problem. I often get distracted by electronics when doing my HW, labs or studying etc. I think you can definitely achieve your goals, and you have alot of good ideas leading you to that. Good Luck!
DeleteHi Sohrab,
DeleteFocusing on higher quality lab work will definitely help you reach your goal! Let me know if there is anything I can do to help :)
My goal is to get my grade in the 90% range and keep it there if not improve even more. Mostly whats keeping me from not already having a 90 is every once in a while i don't do a homework or I get a low test score. The main cause of this is Minecraft. I get distracted and decide to play a little Minecraft and end up playing it the rest of the night. I plan to not turn on my computer at all until I need it so i wont get distracted.
ReplyDeleteI think that you can do it, you are very capable of breaking your Minecraft addiction.
DeleteAn addiction is a terrible thing and is nothing to joke about.
DeleteHi Patrick,
DeleteMaybe you could do all your homework right when you get home, so you have the rest of the night to do what you'd like--that always helps me sleep better, too, because I have time to "wind down" before I try to sleep.
My goal for this quarter is to get all my work in, on time and done with care and quality. Two things that will prevent me from reaching this goal is forgetfulness and lack of concentration. I am going to over come these obstacles by being concentrated in class and at home by eliminating distractions and staying focused on one thing at a time. Another way i will over come these things is by double checking that i have everything in my backpack before I leave home, and making sure I don't forget to hand anything in. If i achieve this goal i will be rewarded by the joy of having an excellent grade, and a grade i am satisfied with in a class that is important to me.
ReplyDeleteI like the phrase "care and quality!" I think focusing on those things will definitely help you improve your grade! Good Luck Erin!
DeleteMy goal is to ask more questions in class and come in for help if I don't understand something. I don't really participate much in class, which sometimes holds me back from gaining a fuller understanding of a concept if I don't ask questions. Another obstacle is that I dont feel motivated enough to come in for help if I just need to ask a little question. I will solve these problems by participating more during class discussions and asking questions even if the answer is quite simple. I will reward myself by going out for a movie with my friends if I complete these goals.
ReplyDeleteTry not to be shy. Most likely your questions are questions others have too so ask! If you really don't like participating because your nervous of sounding stupid if you get something wrong its okay I don't participate really either because of that but you can always ask Ms. Sosnoski alone or Mrs. Knewstaub (idk the right spelling of her name) but she helps a lot too. And nice reward.
DeleteI agree with Lily. Go ahead and ask questions. It's never good to leave the class not understanding that day's material. No question is "stupid". Even if you missed something the teacher said earlier you will thank yourself if you clarify it.
DeleteHi Serina!
DeleteThis is a great goal. I never liked asking questions in class either, but now that I am a teacher I wish that I had always been a question asker! No question is too little and there are certainly no stupid questions! I am here to help and like Lily said, many students have the same questions and are too shy to ask. I think this is a great thing to focus on. Good Luck!
My goal is to learn to enjoy the material we will be working with this quarter. I want to try and have more fun doing the labs during class. A couple things that have prevented me from accomplishing this goal are me not focusing in class during the notes when we learn about the material and me not trying my hardest on labs. I will try to pay more attention and try to really get into doing the labs. If I reach this goal I will have the reward of having fun in Biology class.
ReplyDelete-Owen Hartman
Owen--I think if you really try to focus on what the lab is trying to teach you, and really focus on UNDERSTANDING the labs and not just DOING them, it will feel more rewarding and will help you do better on the labs. Great goal, good luck!
DeleteLike many other people, I want to earn a high 'A'. I am capable of this, but I maintain a B average on my tests and labs. To overcome these averages, I will improve my studying efficiency, listen more carefully and participate more in class. As a reward for my efforts and success, I think I will enjoy life and ponder.
ReplyDeleteI have noticed that you are participating more already! Great job Max!
DeleteMy goal for this quarter is to improve my test grades by finding a more effective way to study. Two obstacles that could prevent me from achieving my goal is not finding a way to study that will have the information stick in my head. Also, not having enough time to study could prevent my goal. I may not have enough time because i have too much other homework that day or I'm very tired and want to go to bed earlier that day. I will overcome these obstacles because i will keep using my study halls to help finish my homework and to study so i can get more sleep. I will also talk to people to help find a more way to help me study well. I think that achieving my goal of higher test grades is award enough.
ReplyDeleteI think it is good to find different and unigue ways to study. Flashcards might help with memory and make things stick in your brain. We both want to improve our test grades, so we could start our own study group. i think studying with other people is a great idea because they will make sure to keep you on task.
DeleteHi Maya,
DeleteI'm hoping studying with Sequoia is going to help you. Maybe Ayla can join you two! Time management is really important, too--try to get as much done as early as you can so you have time to relax before you sleep.
My goal is to increase my quiz and test grades. I will reach my goal by studying at night without my phone and TV on. I will also take more time reading the questions on the test/quiz so I fully understand what i have to answer. If I study more at night it will also increase my chance to get a higher grade. Two obstacles that can keep me from reaching my goal are not studding enough and rushing through the test, not reading the questions carefully enough. If I reach my goal I will reward myself with a higher quiz and test grade average and a box of chocolates :)
ReplyDeleteWe both have the same goal and i think that studying together could really help both of us. Rushing through tests is also something i struggle with, good luck with your goal!!
DeleteHi Ayla,
DeleteMInimizing distractions is really important in order to remember information. Slowing down the tests is also a good idea. I love chocolate--good reward!
For the 3rd marking period, my ultimate goal is to increase the scores of my tests. 2 obsacles that may prevent me from scoring higher are: lack of sleep and not studying enough. The nights before tests I usually focus on 2 things: sleep and studying. However, when I study I get sleepy so to solve this problem I am going to get good rest the night before and wake up earlier to study. Instead of just reading the textbook once, I will read the text until I fully understand what I am reading. All in all, I am just bad at taking tests,I stink at sitting down and answering several multiple choice questions! If I do better on my tests, I will reward myself with simply the fact that my test grade average increased. That is a satisfying reward for me.
ReplyDeleteHi Lauren,
DeleteGet some sleep! I can't tell you enough how important that is! We talked about some strategies for better test taking, right? Let's see how they work out this next test! Good luck!
My goal for this quarter is to raise my lab grade and get homework and labwork in on time and to raise my overall lab grade at least over a 90%. Two obstacles that could prevent me from doing this is that I have the Code Red Robotics build sessions from 5:00-9:00 every day and that I am not that organized. I will overcome these obstacles by trying to get enough sleep so that I can focus better on my work and always put my papers in my binder in order. My reward will be that I reached my goal.
ReplyDeleteYou can definitely achieve that goal. I am sure that you have enough time to study and do your homework in the time between the end of school and the start of Code Red. It's always a good idea to be more organized and if you you succeed in organization I'm sure you ca easily reach your goal.
DeleteOrganization and sleep will totally help you get you're goal, especially sleep, never underestimate the power of a good rest.
DeleteHi Liam!
DeleteIt sounds like you have a very busy schedule, but if you manage your time correctly, you can definitely achieve your goal! Staying organized will definitely help you manage your time better and more sleep is always a good idea! Good luck
For my third marking period, my goal is to increase my lab scores and test scores. My 2 obstacles are, 1. Going too fast when I answer and 2. Not Studying enough. I am going to start slowing down when I fill out labs and answers on tests. Also, I am going to study the notes from the day, as part of my homework and then study everything on a lighter note the day before the test also. I will reward myself with the higher grade. (hopefully low 90's)
ReplyDeleteYes! SLOW DOWN! This will help you so much Alex! No rushing! Making studying part of your homework each night is a wonderful idea. Good luck, you can do it!
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ReplyDeleteMy goal for this quarter is to maintain my current grade because I am happy with it. I would love to improve my grade but not letting it drop is necessary to do this. I can maintain my grade by continuing keeping in good habits like always doing homework, reviewing before tests and quizzes and doing extra credit when available. I also have another goal. I want to improve my lab grade. because of one lab that suffered late deductions and a some B grade labs, mostly from the beginning of the year, my average has suffered. I want to have a ninety-five lab average by the end of the marking period. I will achieve this by revising my answers and ensuring they always make sense and are accurate and concise so as to efficiently complete labs instead of spending a long time "waffling" on with irrelevant information for each question. I will also try not to over-think everything. I often end up changing right answers to wrong answers. And, of course, when in doubt, I shouldn't be afraid to ask my classmates or teacher questions. If I prevent the obstacles of: lack of accurate, concise answers and over-thinking relatively simple questions and achieve my goal I will catch up on Downton Abbey whilst eating some kind of yummy snack.
ReplyDeleteGreat goals! You seem to be very focused and dedicated to your work so im sure you will achieve all your goals. If you get distracted with irrelevant questions sometimes. It might help to write them down and look them up later when you have free time. Also Nice rewards.
DeleteHi Edie!
DeleteYou do a great job and it's nice to see you're always looking to improve--always wanting to improve is a great character quality! I think you're very aware of what you can do to continue to improve--everything you said will definitely help. Keep up the good work!
My goal for this quarter is to turn in every homework we are assigned. Obstacles that could stop me from achieving my goal could be getting distracted by other homework, or getting distracted with books for pleasure reading or television shows. When i get home, i will turn off my computer, so i won't be distracted by it, and i will make sure i do my biology homework before my other homework. And after i finnish my homework, i will allow myself to watch an episode of Firefly while eating a cookie.
ReplyDeleteNathaniel, your goal is very similar to mine with a very similar obstacle. I too get distracted by TV shows, surfing the web, and spending too much time on other HW. I really like your reward to yourself and think its a great idea to relax after finishing your homework. Good luck on achieving you goals this semester!
DeleteHi Nathaniel,
DeleteThis is a good goal and will benefit you in the long run. Nice reward!
My two goals for the quarter are to be more focused on my homework which will help me understand quizzes and tests. I also was to improve my grade and bring it up to a B+ before the end of the quarter.
ReplyDelete2 obstacles that could keep me from achieving my goals is focusing on Bio late at night when i'm not as focused and also focusing too much on extra curricular things. I will over come these by making mental and physical notes to remind me.
When i reach that goal ill reward myself with extra sleep and if i do really well extra lax time :)
* I also want to get better at handing things on time, some labs i dont get the questions and stick it somewhere in my binder to find it days later so I often get bad grades because of this. I can help achieve handing in labs on time by going right to extra help.
DeleteHi Lily!
DeleteYES! Turning in assignments on time is going to help you a lot--if you don't understand a question, see me or Mrs. Knewstub! I also think really trying to understand your homework will help, too. Good luck!
My goal for this quarter is to pass withat least an 80 or higher. One of my obstacles is going in for help when i need it or when im missing things. Second obstacle is turning things in on time, i have a huge issue with that, id like to work on that the most. im going to try and go to science help and i ask the teacher when i dont understand something, and to take extra notes. I will relax and try and forget that I screwed up in the past and realize that I'm doing better and i need to keep it this way.
ReplyDeleteHi Della!
DeleteYes, the past is the past! You can do this! Handing work in on time will help you immensely! Good luck :)
My goal for the third marking period is to remember to do homework assignments (such as this one) and to turn labs in on time. An obstacle to do so is that sometimes I forget to turn the labs in and sometimes I misplace the homework. I'm trying to do all the previous assignments and to start remembering to do all of the things. If I do so, I will reward myself by accomplishing my goal and I will feel accomplished.
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