💡 Skills & Mindset #08: Procrastination (Crash Course)

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15 questions
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10

Define procrastination in your own words. You may consult with others or look up the word's definition if necessary.

10

Identify and describe a situation in which you have recently procrastinated.

5

Which variable from the equation is described below?
"How strongly you believe that you're able to complete a task."

5

Which variable from the equation is described below?

The amount of time between now and when you'll get the reward for completing the task.

5

Which variable from the equation is described below?

How susceptible you are to distractions and impulses to do other things.

5

Which variable from the equation is described below?

The rewards you get for completing the task, as well as how pleasant or unpleasant the experience of doing it is.

Mr. Richardson's math lessons can usually be broken into 5 purposefully-designed elements:
1. Primer - Something interesting is happening. We will learn more.
2. Instruction - Here are some new math concepts. Take notes.
3. Practice - Apply that math to a variety of situations. Use your resources.
4. Retrieval PracticeRecall information from memory to complete review items.
5. Assessment - Show what you know & reflect upon your learning process.
5

Do you understand the terms expectancy and value in the context of this video?
If not, rewatch some or all of the video or seek clarification before continuing.

10

Which of these, expectancy or value, do you feel plays a stronger role in whether or not you get an assignment done right away? Explain.

10

Do you understand the terms impulsiveness and delay in the context of this video?

If not, rewatch some or all of the video or seek clarification before continuing.

10

Which of these, impulsiveness or delay, do you feel plays a stronger role in whether or not you get an assignment done right away? Explain.

10

Identify and describe an example of low-density fun that distracts you from your work?

10

How can you prevent that type of low-density fun from causing you to procrastinate?

10

Identify and describe an example of high-density fun that is important to you and that you can save as a reward for after you've completed your work?

Well, I guess this means that you should do your English assignments before math since they're the most displeasing!

-Math Dad Joke!
10

Describe at least one valuable takeaway from the video. This can be something you learned or a technique you plan to use to decrease your own procrastination and/or increase productivity.

10

🧠 Retrieval Practice:
Summarize the content of this lesson. What topics, ideas, and vocabulary were introduced?