Metacognition True/False

 I am aware of my intellectual strengths and weaknesses. True

I am able to know what kind of information is most important to learn.  True

I am good at organizing information.  True

I know what the teacher expects me to learn.  True

I am good at remembering information.  True

I have control over how well I learn.  True

I am a good judge of how well I understand something.  True

I learn more when I am interested in the topic.  True

I try to use strategies or learning techniques that have worked for me in the past.  True

I am aware of the methods that I am using when I study.  True

 I use different learning strategies depending on the situation.  True

I use my intellectual strengths to compensate for my weaknesses.  True

I know when each strategy I use will be most effective.  False

I slow down when I encounter important information. True

I draw pictures, diagrams and take notes to help me understand while learning. True

I try to translate new information into my own words. True

I ask myself if what I’m reading is related to what I already know. True

I try to break studying down into smaller steps.  True

I ask myself periodically if I am meeting my goals.  False

I consider several alternatives to a problem before I answer.  False

I find myself analyzing the usefulness of strategies while I study.  False

 I ask myself questions about how well I am doing while learning something new. True

I ask others for help when I don’t understand something.  True

I am persistent when working on a challenging problem.  True

I re-evaluate my assumptions when I get confused.  True

I stop and reread or re-view material when I get confused.  True

I know how well I did once I finish a test.  False

I ask myself if there was an easier way to do things after I finish a task.  True

I ask myself how well I accomplish my goals once I’m finished.  True

I ask myself if I learned as much as I could have once I finish a task. True

Self Regulation Inventory & Work Habits Self Assessments

A.  Provide a summary of your perceived areas of strengths and areas of needed improvement

I need to make sure I am using my time wisely and with purpose. I have a lot to accomplish before my auditions and staying focused and on task is crucial for my success.  

B.  Provide the ratio of true to false out of 30

True:False

25:5

Benchmark Goals

What is it that you hope to know and be able to do at the conclusion of the class?
I hope to expand my knowledge of classical music and the evolution of music. This will help me understand pieces as I play them, as well as allow me to be better versed on the topic. 

What are three things you would like to achieve in order to count your semester as successful?

I would like to 1) understand the "backbone" of music theory (why did they make the rules the way they did), 2) become better versed in classical music, and 3) be able to apply some of what I'm learning to the way I approach a piece of music. 

How motivated are you to achieve these goals?

Very!! I am so excited to learn more about this topic and achieve my goals.

How will you increase your motivation if it becomes low during the course of the semester?

If I become lackluster in motivation a short break will allow me to refresh my brain and restart. Sometimes I just need to relax and breath and give myself space to recharge. 

What strategies can you use to achieve your goals?

By rewriting notes, planning ahead in units, and keeping a schedule of mini self-made benchmarks I should be able to achieve my goals (and get all my work done on time). 

What might interfere with your achievement and how can you prevent this interference?

College application and stress will come at some point and I'm expecting it to distract me in all of my classed to a certain extent. By planning out my time and setting many small goals I should be able to stay on task.