Course Contract

Course Contract

I need to set goals in my life in order to keep pushing myself and grow. My three goals for this course include:

1. Never settle, always do my best work.

2. Stay on top of things, don’t get behind.

3. Be organized

I chose these goals because in my general classes I always took the easy way to get good grades. After the last discussion we had in class it changed my whole perspective. These classes we are taking will benefit us in the future, it is essential we understand and grasp each concept.

My weekly preparation plan to complete these goals will include creating a planner to keep me on track. Having a planner will make sure I know what assignments and discussions in class ahead of time that I need to know about. Each day I will break down the chapter piece by piece to read a small portion at a time. That way, I will not feel overwhelmed or become bored from the reading. Also, I will complete each assignment at least 2 days after it was given, that way I can stay on top with the rest of my classes and perfect them if needed.

My study strategies will be simple but effective. From the textbook I will highlight important information and also create an outline of the chapter, that way I can go back and review without re-reading the chapter. Also, I will collaborate with my classmates to study together for important exams or assignments.

If I do not understand a topic, again I will collaborate with classmates to figure out what I do not understand. At the first of class I got 4 classmates phone numbers in case I have a problem or do not understand.

Because I am determined to complete my goals, I will do whatever it takes to understand and grasp what I need to know!