The Discovery Wheel (Ellis, 2006) 1.

___The way I talk about my value as a person is

independent of my grades.
5: always or almost always true of me
2. ___I often succeed at predicting test questions.
4: often true of me
3. ___I review for tests throughout the term.
3: true of me about half the time 4. ___I manage my time during tests.
2: seldom true of me 5. ___I use techniques to remember key facts and
1: never or almost never true of me ideas.

______ Total score for Grades

1. ___I can clearly state my overall purpose in life.
2. ___I can explain how school relates to what I plan to do
after I graduate. 1. ___I plan for large writing assignments.
3. ___I can clearly describe what I want to experience in 2. ___When researching, I find relevant facts and
major areas of my life, including my career, properly credit their sources.
relationships, financial well-being and health. 3. ___I write brief, clear and useful e-mail messages.
4. ___I consider different points of view and choose from 4. ___I edit my writing for clarity, accuracy, and
alternative solutions. coherence.
5. ___I use my knowledge of learning styles to support my 5. ___I prepare and deliver effective speeches.
success in school.
______ Total score for Voice
______ Total score for Purpose
1. ___Other people tell me that I am a good listener.
1. ___I set goals and periodically review them. 2. ___I communicate my upsets without blaming
2. ___I plan each day and often accomplish what I plan. others.
3. ___I have enough energy to study, attend classes, and 3. ___I build rewarding relationships with people
enjoy other areas of my life. from other backgrounds.
4. ___I know how to earn money. 4. ___I effectively resolve conflict.
5. ___I make regular deposits to a savings account. 5. ___I regularly take on a leadership role.

______ Total score for Resources ______ Total score for Relationships

1. ___I have a detailed list of my skills.

1. ___When reading, I ask myself questions about the
2. ___I have a written career plan and update it
material.
regularly.
2. ___When I read, I am alert and awake.
3. ___I have/will use the career planning services
3. ___I relate what I read to my life.
offered by my school.
4. ___I select reading strategies to fit the type of material
4. ___I have/will participate in internships,
I read.
extracurricular activities, information interviews,
5. ___When I don’t understand what I’m reading, I note
my questions and find answers. and on-the-job experiences to test and refine my
career plan.
______ Total score for Reading 5. ___I have declared a degree program related to my
interests, skills and core values.

1. ___When I am in class, I focus my attention. ______ Total score for Future

2. ___I take notes in class.
3. ___I can explain various methods for taking notes and I
choose those that work best for me.
4. ___I distinguish key point from supporting examples.
5. ___I put important concepts into my own words.

______ Total score for Notes