PARTI |Always | Sometimes | Never (10) (5) (0) 1 exert effort to find out why I need to do a particular task. 2| 1 reward myself when I work. | Your Seon, 3] I see to it that I give myself regular breaks form work. lam able to keep my concentration and does not let my mind “drift away.” I seek clarification from the teacher about her expectations and standards. 8 | I go to tutorials to improve my school work. PART 2 ‘Always | Sometimes ] Never | Your | 1 | (0)_| Score I make a weekly timetable for the school work I need to accomplish. I make a review schedule for examinations. v w I plan to get the necessary resources and equipment prior to starting work. a I submit all my assignments on time, w I have a place to work where I won’t be disturbed. 6 | I have time for family commitments and relaxation as well as studying. 7 | 1 prioritize tasks which should be done first, second and so on. oo I make lists of things to do. °° T make a list of valuable references with bibliographic details, page numbers of quotes and so on, 10] I review my work before submitting it. @ adapted from Bradford UniversityPAI RT 3 Module 1 —Metacognition 3 6) ‘Sometimes | Never | Your (0) | Score | I discuss work assignments with other students. I share resources with other students. I keep cuttings from newspapers and magazines which may be of help to me. : | useful. Tmake sure I see TV programs which may be I read the topic assigned before a session. T ask questions and generally take part in group discussions. T listen out for key ideas when someone is talking. When I am listening to someone, I try to anticipate what they will say next. T get so worried about assignments that they make me feel ill. 5 5) ‘Sometimes This worry about assignments makes me feel depressed. I feel miserable about doing assignments. I let these concerns about the work get on top of me. “1 When I need to work, others always succeed in persuading me to go out. , Is T have difficulty in talking to others about my worric jore my personal fitness through worrying about assignments, oo. | The stress of assignments causes me to get behind and I never seem to catch up.“PART S [Always] Sometimes] Never (10) (8) (0) You) Scon| My notes indicate the main ideas, rather than merely repeat what has been said, T listen for key ideas when listening to a speaker. 1 approach tutors for help. T organize or file my notes regularly. a Tre-write my notes under key ideas, headings, using numbering or lettering schemes. | have a shorthand technique of my own. x Tunderline or highlight key ideas so they stand out. oo T decide before reading a book whether it is vital or background reading. T go over a book before diving into chapter one, T check the contents page for relevance before 10] reading a book. 11 | I look for summaries at the end of chapters. PART 6 Always] Sometimes]Never Your] (10) (5) (0) | Score , | Ese to it that I understand what is really being asked for in the assignment/project. 2 | 1 read other references and read about the topic. | ° = 3 | I make an outline/plan before doing my assignment/ | project. 4 | I check for spelling mistakes. [ 5 | My essays have clear introductions. j 6 | My essays have a conclusion. 71 frequently check back to the title during the writing of an essay. My essay/research paper has a full set of references and a bibliography. I review projecVassignment before submitting it 10 I request someone else to look at/read my project/ assignment before submitting it.