Independent Work Skills

“The work I am doing is getting a little confusing, I am going to double check my learning target, so I know what and why I am learning today!”

• On-target
• Timely
• Self-Helping
• Focused

“My agenda for todays class has me working on one new and tough skill and one skills that’s just a quick review. I’ll make sure to give more time to the new and difficult skill!”

• On-target

• Timely

• Self-Helping

• Focused

“This work is tough. I have given it my best try, and I have checked my notes. I am going to raise my hand to get some help!”

• On-target

• Timely

• Self-Helping

• Focused

“An entire period of independent work is tough for some people. Not me. I know how to stay away from distractions and only do the right thing.”

• On-target

• Timely

• Self-Helping

• Focused

“UGH! I’m stuck. What I would normally do is sit here until class is over doing nothing. NOT ANYMORE! I am going to ask for some help!”

• On-target

• Timely

• Self-Helping

• Focused

“What I am working on is pretty easy and I learned it last year too! I won’t take too long on it. That would not be a good use of time!!”

• On-target

• Timely

• Self-Helping

• Focused

“This new tasks is very tricky. Let me check my target and “I can..” statement before I go any further. I don’t want to focus on the wrong thing.”

• On-target
• Timely
• Self-Helping
• Focused

“My friends have found a way to chat on our chrome books to each other in different classes. That’s nice for them, but I am going to work on improving myself and NOT chatting.”

• On-target

• Timely

• Self-Helping

• Focused

“This problem is tough, and I really want to ask for help. First, Let me give it my best try so that I know I need the help first.”

• On-target

• Timely

• Self-Helping

• Focused

“What I am working on seems new and difficult, I am going to make sure to take my time and do it right.”

• On-target

• Timely

• Self-Helping

• Focused