MOTIVATION & CONCENTRATION  

 

Concentration Rating Scale
How good is your concentration ability? (If you get 1's and 2's on the rating scale below, it means you concentration ability could use some help. The folks at Student Academic Services can give you further information. (SAS - Room 116 AB; phone 567-9262)

 

    1.   I generate interest in the lessons I am assigned.

    2.   I regularly set a goal in class or on books.

    3.   I settle into my study place and begin to concentrate immediately.

    4.   I seek to prevent daydreaming.

    5.   I organize the lessons that I am assigned in order to build my ability to concentrate.

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 1 2 3 4 5 

1 2 3 4 5 

1 2 3 4 5 

1 2 3 4 5 

1 2 3 4 5 
 
 

CONCENTRATION

There are several things you can try if you want to build your ability to concentrate:

bullet Develop an interest
bullet Set a goal
bullet Prepare self & Materials ("Creature" needs)
bullet Vary Activities
bullet Find ways to prevent daydreaming
bullet Set a time limit
bullet Practice
bullet Take notes
bullet Make lists
bullet Take regular short study breaks

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