Yes i gave my full attention to class and i feel i understood almost all when i left class.
Yes i used all my time productively. Just at the time you entered i did not do anything because i wanted to do BM and you did not allow me to do it. SO i got into an unwanted arguement or else i used my time nicely and did lots of maths and BM.
CLASS
I attended all classes unless I had a really important reason for not attending (serious illness etc.)
I came to classes on time (9:30 am or 11:15 am) without having to be "escorted" by Ma'am!
I had all my books, notebooks and supplies ready at the beginning of class so we could start class right
away
I did not waste time by having to leave the classroom to retrieve my notebooks or other supplies
I paid attention and participated in class
I took really good, detailed notes in class
I kept my class notes safely after class and could find them at any time in the future to review, use for
quizzes etc.
I did my best to focus and not have conversations with other students in the middle of class; Priya
Ma'am did not have to ask me to stop talking
I planned in advance so that I didn't need to use the washroom or get water during class
I make it a point to bring my class notebook to school everyday (even on non-class days) bc I know
that we may have extra classes during proxy periods etc
MISSED CLASSES
If I knew I'd miss class in advance, I communicated that to Priya Ma'am
If I missed class, I spoke with Priya Ma'am within a day or two about when to submit homework that
was due or take quizzes I missed
During my absence (due to illness, traveling etc.) I made my best attempt to work on maths
homework
If I missed class, I sent Priya Ma'am an email letting her know when I thought I'd return to school and
how I'd like to make up the missed class material
If I missed class, I copied notes from my classmates as soon as I possibly could
If I missed class, I read my classmates notes from the missed classes and made my best attempt to
review missed material before attending the next class so I wouldn't fall behind
If I missed class, I planned ahead of time to see Priya Ma'am (during free periods, mornings, lunch
etc.) to review the missed material and ask for help
If I missed part of class for a school activity, I did my best to return to class as soon as I could
HOMEWORK COMPLETION
I made it a priority to invest the necessary study time and complete my homework
I did not "forget" to do my homework or wait until the last minute to start it
Since I know that homework is due every Monday, Wednesday and Friday (unless otherwise stated) I
checked the blog regularly for homework assignments
I managed my time well and planned my study hours so I could complete my homework on time
If was unable to access the internet, I called a friend to ask for the homework assignments
I referred to my class notes to refresh the topics in my mind and help me with homework assignments
I attempted every sum assigned even if I didn't know how to solve all of them
If I was unsure about how to solve a problem, I at least made an attempt by writing down any needed
formulas etc.
I asked for help with sums I didn't understand (during free periods or over chat)
If I struggled with many sums on a homework assignment, I emailed Ma'am or told her over IM before
the day the assignment was due
I make it a regular habit to ask for help with sums during free periods, over IM or through email
I have file/folder to store my homework
I keep all homework assignments safely so that in the future, I could find any of my previous homework
assignments to refer to
HOMEWORK SUBMISSION
I submitted all homework on time (even if it wasn't completely finished)
I submitted all homework in the physics/math envelope in the physics lab on days when Priya Ma'am
wasn't in school (without haven't to be asked or reminded)
All homework I submitted was on loose sheets stapled (there's a stapler in the library) with my name
and the date the assignment was due
I came to class with my homework already stapled and ready to submit at the very beginning
If I promised to submit something by lunch, free period etc. I made sure to hunt Priya Ma'am down and
submit it J
If I did not even begin an assignment by the time it was due, I submitted the assignment the very next
day unless discussed otherwise with Priya Ma'am
If I completed only part of an assignment, I submitted what I had finished on the day it was due and
submitted the remainder of the assignment as soon as I finished it
If I was absent when an assignment was due, I submitted the hw on the first day I returned to school
(unless I discussed otherwise with Priya Ma'am)
FREE PERIODS
I came to see Priya Ma'am during all free periods that weren't spent on other school activities (CAS,
band etc.)
I made an honest attempt to get help with Maths and Physics during free periods
If I needed to work on other subjects during free periods, I let Priya Ma'am know
I didn't waste time during free periods with talking or rough-housing too much
At the end of each free period, I accomplished a lot in Maths/Physics or whichever subjects I worked on
QUIZZES
Since I know I have a quiz each week (unless announced otherwise), I asked in advance about the quiz
topics
I prepared well for my quizzes by studying and asking questions
I let Priya Ma'am know in advance when I wanted to take my quiz and informed her if any changes
occurred
I came prepared for the quiz with my class notebook, laptop, loose papers and pens/pencils/GDC (if
needed)
I brought all class notes, my own personal notes and old homework assignments to help me with my
quizzes
If I was concerned about my understanding of any of the quiz material, I shared my concerns with Priya
Ma'am
I was 100% honest during my quizzes and I did not ask for help or discuss any of the questions with my
classmates
If I failed a previous quiz, I asked to see the quiz during free periods and asked questions so I could learn
the concepts
MORNINGS, IN-BETWEEN CLASS TIME and GENERAL FREE MOMENTS DURING THE DAY
I used my morning times 9-9:30 efficiently and worked hard; if the DP class was too noisy or distracting, I
went outside or to the library to work
By 9:30 each day, I honestly felt that I accomplished a lot for 30 minutes of work (in any of my subjects
or in school activities)
I used my "between class" times efficiently; Even if I had only 5 minutes, I used it to plan the rest of my
day, work on a sum, ask for help with something etc.
I honestly feel that I used every spare minute efficiently and that by doing this I saved time I'd otherwise
have to spend working at home
I creatively used any additional time during the day to take care of classwork, study etc:
while waiting for a teacher to arrive for class, while sitting around for any school activity
I did my best overall each day to not be sucked into the many distractions around me: surfing the net,
facebook, music, talking (alll the time! Some talking is natural), rough-housing, pouring water on
people, Iming
If my classmates were noisy in the DP room at any time, I went outside so I could focus on my work
I allowed myself no more than one hour total each day (mornings/lunch included) for talking/hanging
out during the school day and I spent the rest of my time productively
PROXY LECTURES
I honestly feel that I was respectful towards any proxy teachers I had and I followed their directions
wholeheartedly
If the proxy teacher told us to work independently on assignments, I did so quietly for the most part and
didn't get sucked into playing around with my classmates
If the proxy teacher presented us with a new lesson, I gave it my best attention and participated (even if
I didn't want to)
At the end of the period, the teacher left the classroom happy with my work and behavior; he/she
suffered no adverse health reactions due to my behavior: laryngitis from screaming too much,
skyrocketing blood pressure, a nervous breakdown etc
STUDY HABITS AT HOME
I review class notes at home and use them to help me with homework sums
I review my class notes and write addional notes in the margins as I come to understand them better. I
study these notes before quizzes
If I have doubts about any sums, I seek help by asking Priya Ma'am over chat, asking my classmates or
someone else who can help me
I plan my study time in advance - if I know I will be busy with an activity on a particular night, I make
plans to finished needed work before that activity
I make it a habit to turn off distractions (T.V, IM, facebook etc.) while studying
ORGANIZATION SKILLS
I keep a file/folder with all my homework assignments; If asked, I could find any hw assignment I've been
given since Jan in this file
I keep an organized notebook for taking class notes. The notes are in order with the date written on
them and I can look back on what we've done in any class
I keep a file wih loose sheets for doing my homework assignments and taking my quizzes I was able to produce any materials necessary during the week as needed: my notebook and loose
sheets for the quiz, notebook for taking notes in class
I bring my class notebook, file with homework and file with loose sheets on a daily basis to school (even on non-class days so I can work during free periods)
I pack my bags for school in advance and don't forget anything at home (class notebooks, homework,
textbooks etc)
GOAL SETTING
I set high goals for myself at school and in life
My goals are realistic and achievable - I know that with the right amount of effort on my part they can be
achieved
I break down large abstract goals (ex. Gain admission to Oxford) into tangible steps (ex. Perform well in
maths by investing 14 hours study time a week)
I think about my goals at least a few times a week
I think about the steps I need to take to achieve my goals at least a few times a week
I push myself to make improvements in my study habits, time management etc.
I take charge of my own education
I think for myself and am not overly influenced or distracted by my classmates
I take initiative on my own and do things without having to be prodded by my parents, teachers etc.
I know that I will be mentally and emotionally ready to move out on my own next year to attend a
University
