Is this the right class for me?

Students often come to classes without having a clear understanding of what might be expected of them in the course in which they've enrolled. The following informal survey might give you an idea of how compatible your interests are with this particular class.

On a piece of paper, number 1-10 and then record your responses to the questions using the scale of 0 - 4 given below.

0	1	2	3	4
Never true of me	Occasionally true of me	True of me about half the time	Generally true of me	Always true of me

1. I agree that regular and punctual class attendance is a behavior expectable of adults and should be considered in grading participation.

2. Because I recognize that preparing assigned materials before class is essential to understanding what happens in the class, I come to class prepared.

3. I don't mind working in groups because it allows me to develop my ability to work with other human beings as well as gain expertise in the subject matter and skill in verbal and audio/visual presentation.

4. I have no trouble hearing ideas about religion, cultural values and politics which might draw my own ideas into question.

5. Because I recognize that being able to write on a college level is an important skill, I don't mind written assignments used to develop the ideas discussed in class.

6. I am comfortable using web technologies as a part of my learning experience.

7. I recognize that being able to think critically and creatively is an important result of a college education and that might mean I may have to reconsider how I think.

8. Because I can learn from my fellow students, being attentive and engaged in class discussions, even if I do not personally contribute to them, is important.

9. I understand how electronic devices including laptop computers capable of wireless email and instant messaging generally distract students from fully engaging class and thus the reason that many instructors ban them from class.

10. I agree that classes which are demanding often prove to be those in which students learn the most.

NOW, add up your scores. Compare your final result with the chart below. It should give you an idea of how compatible your approach to college might be with this class.

36-40	A match made in heaven!
30-35	A good fit
28-29	More often than not, a good fit
24-27	Bearable but not a good fit
Less than 24	You might consider looking for another class