Exam Checklist: Interactive PDF
Purpose: Research shows that exam wrappers can be an effective learning strategy resulting in improvements on future exams. This file includes a pre-exam checklist and self-evaluation questions.
Instructions: Open the PDF file below and save the file to your computer. You can use any PDF viewer to check off boxes and write in the text fields or you can print it to fill out by hand.
If you prefer to use Google Docs, you can also copy this template.
Achieve Exam Checklist.pdfUsing the Exam Checklist
1. Before the Exam:
Start working your Exam Checklist 2 or more weeks before an exam. We recommend doing one for all exams, but at the very least try it for the first one to get a feel for it.
2. After the Exam: Use the Post-Exam Reflection PDF below
Post-Exam Reflection: Interactive PDF
Purpose: Research shows that exam wrappers can be an effective learning strategy resulting in improvements on future exams. This file includes a set of post-exam reflection questions.
Instructions: Open the PDF file below and save the file to your computer. You can use any PDF viewer to check off boxes and write in the text fields or you can print it to fill out by hand.
If you prefer to use Google Docs, you can also copy this template.
Achieve Post-Exam Reflection.pdfUsing the Post-Exam Reflection
Take 5-10 minutes to answer the reflection questions.
SMART Goals: Interactive PDF
Purpose: Goals should be big, inspiring, and meaningful, but going too broad can also backfire and result in abandonment, sidetracking, and disappointment. SMART goals were developed to help provide structure to the goal-setting process by setting clear expectations of success, getting to your "Why?" behind the goal and what will keep you motivated, and creating a timeline to help keep you on track.
Instructions: Open the PDF file below and save the file to your computer. You can use any PDF viewer to check off boxes and write in the text fields or you can print it to fill out by hand.
If you prefer to use Google Docs, you can also copy this template.
Achieve SMART Goals.pdfPowerpoint & Google Slide Deck
Instructions: Open the PPTX file below and save the file to your computer.
If you prefer to use Google Docs, you can also copy this template.
Achieve_ Goal-setting & Reflection Resources.pptx