Insightfull Mini-quizzes

Insightfull® Mini-quizzes

Insightful is designed to help you understand how ready you are for college and careers. Its items will show you the skills you need to be developing to be ready for life after high school. You don’t have to worry about “right” or “wrong” answers, just respond based on your first reaction to each item.

Many students have said they enjoy completing Insightfull because it’s not a test. They say it has helped them learn what they needed to be doing to be on a path to college and career readiness. It also lets them tell how they feel about school.

There are seven mini-quizzes, each with 12 items. It is important that you answer honestly. The more honest you are, the more accurate your score will be. No one is expected to be a “5” on everything. If you are, congratulations on being so ready for college and careers. However, most students will have room to improve on some, many, or most of the items, so please be honest and candid as you respond to each item.

After you have completed all the items, you will receive a report that includes the Action Plan you develop. This report is for you to use however it best helps you.

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To Take All Seven Mini-quizzes, Just Select the "Next" Button on the Bottom of this Page and Proceed as Directed.
- You'll complete all seven quizzes, review your ratings, get recommendations, and build your Personal Action Plan.
If You Want to Do Fewer Than Seven,
It's as Simple as 1, 2, 3.
1. Select the first quiz you want to take, then click the "Next" button.
  
  • After you complete the quiz, hit the "Back" button.
  
  • Deselect the quiz you just completed and then select another quiz if you want to take more.
2. When you're done with the all quizzes you want to take, deselect the last quiz you take and then select the star under "See All Your Quiz Ratings" and then the "Next" button on the bottom of this page.
3. After viewing your ratings, click on the "Back" button, deselect the star you selected under "See Your Quiz Ratings," then select the star under "Develop Your Action Plan" and then the "Next" button on the bottom of this page.
1: Select Quizzes One at a Time Here
Mindset Quiz: Click the "plus" sign and then click the "Next" button at the bottom of this page.
Self-management Quiz: Click the "plus" sign and then click the "Next" button at the bottom of this page.
English Quiz: Click the "plus" sign and then click the "Next" button at the bottom of this page.
Math/Data Analysis Quiz: Click the "plus" sign and then click the "Next" button at the bottom of this page.
Physical Science Quiz: Click the "plus" sign and then click the "Next" button at the bottom of this page.
Social Science Quiz: Click the "plus" sign and then click the "Next" button at the bottom of this page.
Transition Readiness Quiz: Click the "plus" sign and then click the "Next" button at the bottom of this page.
2: See All Your Quiz Ratings:
1. When you've completed all the quizzes you want to take, make sure no quizzes are selected.
2. Then select the star below and click the "Next" button at the bottom of this page to see how you rated on all the quizzes you took.
3. After viewing your quiz ratings, hit the "Back" button to come back here and start your Action Plan.
See Your Quiz Ratings
Click the "star" and then click the "Next" button on the bottom of this page to get your ratings for all quizzes taken.
3: Develop Your Action Plan:
1. Click the star above to deselect it.
2. Select the star below and click the "Next" button on the bottom of this page.
3. Complete your action plan, then click the "Next" to continue on to finish.
Develop Your Action Plan
Click the "star" and then click the "Next" button at the bottom of this page to develop your Personal Action Plan.

Insightfull Quiz 1: Mindset
1. It is important to me that my schoolwork is accurate.

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2. I understand why the new things taught in class are important to know.

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3. I choose to take courses that I think will be the most challenging for me.

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4. I prefer courses where I have to do my best work, even if the they are difficult for me.

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5. I am capable of learning all the material presented to me in school.

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6. I am good at school because I work hard at it.

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7. When I have difficult or frustrating topics or assignments, I try harder

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8. I always put my best effort into my classes.

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9. I believe that working hard is just as important to success as being naturally good at the subject.

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10. I would go to school even if I didn't have to.

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11. Learning for the sake of learning is very satisfying to me.

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12. I am highly motivated to do well in school.

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Your Average for the Mindset Quiz (complete all 12 items for an accurate average)
What your Mindset quiz average means

Insightfull Quiz 2: Self-management
1. Before deciding an assignment is complete, I check to make sure I correctly followed all instructions and fulfilled all requirements.

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2. I set goals for myself, such as what I want to accomplish or learn in each course.

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3. I set goals for myself, such as how to prepare myself for the career that I want.

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4. When working on difficult tasks, assignments, or projects, I go back to figure out anything that confuses me in class, while reading, or while completing assignments.

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5. When studying with or working with other students to complete group assignments, I do my fair share.

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6. To manage my study and homework time, I prioritize and complete my most important tasks before other, less important tasks.

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7. To manage my study and homework time, I put away my phone and disconnect from all social media to avoid distractions.

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8. To manage my study and homework time, I use a time management/personal organization tool such as a calendar, to-do list, or online reminders.

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9. When I need help with school, I use resources available at my school such as my teacher or counselor, learning centers, or tutors, or online resources available through my school or that I have discovered.

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10. My expectations for high school differ from those I had in middle school in important ways. For example, I take more personal responsibility for my success.

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11. To graduate on time, I have identified the courses I need to take and have a plan to complete them all.

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12. I feel that I’m on the way to being well prepared to go to college or whatever I decide to do immediately after I finish high school.

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Your Average for the Self-management Quiz (complete all 12 items for an accurate average)
What your Self-management quiz average means

Insightfull Quiz 3: English
1. After collecting the data or information for research or a project, I evaluate the completeness and accuracy of the information I've collected before beginning to write it up.

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2. When approaching or researching a new task, I create a system or use existing tools (for example, Evernote, OneNote, Workona, Notion) to organize the information I collect so it is easy to use and cite later.

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3. I communicate my thoughts and ideas well through writing (for example, research papers, literary analyses, opinion pieces).

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4. When completing assignments or tests, I am careful to read and follow all instructions (for example, concerning deadlines, length, formatting and purpose).

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5. When completing assignments or tests, I am careful to use correct vocabulary, symbols, spelling, and grammar.

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6. When completing assignments or tests, I am careful to use the writing style that is most appropriate (for example, it may be appropriate to write informally or use slang in a journal assignment but not in a research paper).

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7. When completing writing assignments, I produce multiple drafts and make improvements between each new version.

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8. I know how to use the full feature set of word processing software (for example, making tables, using grammar review tools, adjusting layout and formatting) when I am using Word, Google Docs or similar software to work on documents.

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9. When reading material for my courses, I think about what I need to get out of a reading assignment before I begin reading and adjust my reading strategy accordingly (for example, skimming versus close reading).

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10. When reading material for my courses, I use different reading strategies when reading different types of written material (such as online and paper textbooks or novels, blogs, websites, or technical articles).

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11. When reading material for my courses, I change the way I'm reading if I don't understand what I'm reading (for example, slow down, re-read key passages, highlight key terms, define unfamiliar words or terms).

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12. I am able to write research papers that are 3-5 pages in length that cite credible sources.

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Your Average for the English Quiz (complete all 12 items for an accurate average)
What your English quiz average means

Insightfull Quiz 4: Math/Data Analysis
1. I can solve most math problems if I make the necessary effort.

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2. When solving math problems, I break large or complicated problems into smaller parts.

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3. When solving math problems, I try something different if my first approach doesn't seem to be working (as opposed to continuing with the first approach so I'll finish faster).

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4. When completing math assignments or tests, I am careful to use correct symbols and notations, and I avoid making careless mistakes.

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5. When given a new set of information or data, I look for patterns in information or data to help solve the problem.

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6. When given a new set of information or data, I make charts, tables or diagrams that may not be required for class to help me better understand new information or data.

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7. As I learn new things in math class, I can apply them to other subjects and courses.

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8. In math class, I believe that working hard is just as important to success as being naturally good at math.

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9. When I need help with math, I ask my instructor to help clarify or I use an online resource when I don't understand something.

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10. To manage my math homework and test study time, I keep track of due dates for homework and other important tasks using a to-do list, planner, calendar, or other online tools.

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11. When completing math tests and exams, I keep track of time so I am able to complete all items on math tests.

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12. After a math test, I review the strategies I used on the test to understand which worked and which didn’t.

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Your Average for the Math/Data Analysis Quiz (complete all 12 items for an accurate average)
What your Math/Data Analysis average means

Insightfull Quiz 5: Physical Science

(such as Biology, Chemistry, Physics)
1. When trying to solve a new problem in science class, I know how to generate and test a hypothesis.

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2. When researching problems in science class, I refer to my hypothesis to guide me as I collect information or data.

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3. When investigating problems in science class, I make a plan or come up with a strategy for how best to investigate it.

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4. When investigating problems in science class, I evaluate how well the strategy I'm using is working and revise the strategy if necessary as I go along.

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5. I understand that science is a process of observing, collecting data, and creating and testing hypotheses to figure out how the natural world works.

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6. After collecting the data or information for a science research project, I evaluate the completeness and depth of the information I've collected before beginning to write it up.

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7. After collecting the data or information for a science research project, I consider both supporting and conflicting scientific evidence to identify strengths and weaknesses of the conclusions I reach.

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8. When completing lab exercises, I follow directions carefully, measure precisely, and observe and record results accurately and in detail.

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9. When investigating a scientific phenomenon through an experiment, I look for patterns in the data that results from the experiment that help solve the scientific problem I’m investigating.

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10. When investigating a scientific phenomenon through an experiment, I use observational methods for recording data such as logs, sketches, graphs, tables, photos, and videos.

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11. I know how to use spreadsheet software such as Excel or Google Sheets to analyze or summarize data from experiments in science class.

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12. When reading science textbooks, books, and articles, I make sure I identify, understand and can define key terms and terminology when those terms are important to what I’m reading.

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Your Average for Physical Science Quiz (complete all 12 items for an accurate average)
What your Physical Science quiz average means

Insightfull Quiz 6: Social Science

(such as History, Civics, Geography, Political Science)
1. When I learn or hear social science information for the first time, I consider the strengths and weaknesses of the source (such as how recent the information is or where it came from).

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2. When I learn new social science information, I think about it critically before accepting it as it is.

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3. When answering or exploring a new question or issue in social science class, I am able to see how my own beliefs and opinions may influence the conclusions I reach about the question or issue.

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4. When it is necessary, I can use math and statistics to analyze social science data.

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5. I can use PowerPoint or other presentation software to prepare a 10-minute class presentation with handouts on a social science research project.

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6. I synthesize (combine) information or data from a range of sources to build arguments or defend a point in written or oral assignments.

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7. I can communicate my thoughts, ideas, and findings about a social science issue or problem effectively in writing.

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8. As I learn new information and theories in social science class, I understand that what I am taught today may change in the future.

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9. Understanding big ideas and concepts taught in social science classes is more important to me than the grade that I get.

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10. I highlight or take notes of what I think are the important points when reading for social science classes.

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11. I collaborate with other students by actively participating in social science class discussions.

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12. When studying for social science class tests, I review course notes, course readings, and completed homework and assignments to strengthen my understanding of key course concepts and information.

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Your Average for the Social Science Quiz (complete all 12 items for an accurate average)
What your Social Science quiz average means

Insightfull Quiz 7: Transition Readiness
1. I believe I’m prepared to succeed in college.

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2. I know which high school classes to take to be admitted to college.

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3. I know how to apply to a college of my choice.

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4. I understand what the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) is and what my family and I will need to do to complete it.

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5. I have begun identifying scholarship opportunities and preparing the materials I need to apply for them.

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6. I know how much it costs in general to go to college.

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7. I understand the ways in which college is different from high school and which attitudes and behaviors I may need to change to succeed in college.

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8. I can handle having my opinion or beliefs questioned.

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9. I have a career goal in mind.

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10. I have a sense of which skills and behaviors will be most important for me to succeed in the career pathway I have in mind.

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11. I can advocate for myself including when interacting with adults.

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12. I know how to use advisors and academic support resources (such as tutors and help centers) once I’m in college.

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Your Average for the Transition Readiness Quiz (complete all 12 items for an accurate average)
What your Transition Readiness average means

Your Ratings for Each Quiz
Ready (4.6—5.0): You indicate you believe you have the attitudes and skills associated with college and career readiness as measured by the items on this quiz.

Mostly Ready (3.7--4.5): You indicate you believe you have built most of the necessary attitudes and skills measured on this quiz but could strengthen these more.

Somewhat Ready (2.8--3.6): You indicate you believe you have some of the attitudes and skills measured on this quiz but will want to strengthen and develop them more to increase your college and career readiness.

Working Toward Ready (1.0--2.7): You will want to strengthen or keep developing all or most of the attitudes and skills measured on this quiz as you continue to become more ready for college and careers.
Mindset Rating
Self-management Rating
English Rating
Math/Data Analysis Rating
Physical Science Rating
Social Science Rating
Transition Readiness Rating
Your Cumulative Average Readiness Rating
This is your average rating across all of the quizzes.
What your Cumulative Average means

Four Keys Readiness Ratings
If you completed all of the items on all of the mini-quizzes, you will receive a rating for each of the Four Keys to College and Career Readiness below along with a Summary Readiness Rating that tells you how ready you are across all of the Four Keys in summary.
Ready (4.6—5.0): You indicate you believe you have the attitudes and skills associated with college and career readiness as measured by the items on this quiz.

Mostly Ready (3.7--4.5): You indicate you believe you have built most of the necessary attitudes and skills measured on this quiz but could strengthen these more.

Somewhat Ready (2.8--3.6): You indicate you believe you have some of the attitudes and skills measured on this quiz but will want to strengthen and develop them more to increase your college and career readiness.

Working Toward Ready (1.0--2.7): You will want to strengthen or keep developing all or most of the attitudes and skills measured on this quiz as you continue to become more ready for college and careers.
Key Cognitive Strategies Readiness
Accurate only when all seven quizzes are taken.
Key Content Knowledge Readiness
Accurate only when all seven quizzes are taken.
Key Learning Skills Readiness
Accurate only when all seven quizzes are taken.
Key Transition Readiness
Accurate only when all seven quizzes are taken.
Your Four Keys Summary Readiness Rating
This is your overall readiness rating across all of the Four Keys.
What your Four Keys Summary Readiness Rating means

Action Recommendations

Recommendations for College and Career Success Based on the Four Keys Model
Here are some suggestions that will help you increase your success in college and careers organized by the research-based Four Keys to College and Career Readiness model. Refer to these as you develop your Personal Action Plan on the next page.

Key Cognitive Strategies Readiness (your thinking skills)
1. Slow down and pay attention to details such as proper spelling, grammar, and punctuation.
2. Review test answers for obvious errors.
3. Know how to recognize and cite credible sources.
4. Learn how to break large, complex problems or assignments down into smaller parts and pieces you can then complete individually.
5. Develop a plan or strategy first when called upon to investigate a problem or issue.
6. Evaluate whether you have sufficient information and/or sources before you begin writing up your findings or conclusions.
7. Use methods for recording data such as logs, sketches, graphs, tables, photos, and videos.
Key Content Knowledge Readiness (content to master and attitudes toward learning content)
1. Work on your writing skills, particularly your ability to write 3-5 page papers that are well reasoned and supported by evidence.
2. Adopt an effort-based mindset when approaching challenging coursework. Know that what matters most is how hard you try and how effectively you try, not how naturally gifted you are in a subject.
3. Learn how to seek help effectively and don’t think of asking for help as a something to be avoided.
4. Think about your motivation to do well in school. The more motivated you are, the greater the likelihood you will do well.
5. Get in the habit for looking at ways you can apply what you learn in one subject area to other subject areas.
6. After a test, review why you got any answers wrong and see if you can come up with a strategy not to make the same kind of mistakes on the next test.
7. Learn how to identify the "big ideas" in a subject area and use that understanding to make sense of more detailed information.
Key Learning Skills Readiness (strategies to learn effectively)
1. Build self-management skills such as personal organization and time management. Developing good self-management habits and routines is fundamental to success in college and the workplace.
2. Work to add or strengthen study skills, information retention strategies (how to remember material), and test-taking techniques.
3. Use the adult resources available to you in the school such as counselors, tutors, study groups, and teacher office hours.
4. Read assignments carefully before beginning to make sure you know what's expected of you and how to get a good grade on the assignment.
5. Adopt a method of note-taking that works for you and captures key ideas and factual information but is not overwhelmingly complicated.
6. Work on your collaboration skills and become an even better team member on group assignments.
7. Develop goals for each class for the short term (next test), medium term (course grade), longer term (overall GPA)
Key Transition Readiness (knowledge to apply to college/choose a career)
1. Be as clear as you can on why you’re interested in going to college or pursuing a particular career.
2. Consider which college majors may be of most interest to you and whether you're preparing for them.
3. Make sure you know all the requirements you need to graduate on time and be eligible for admission to a state university.
4. Learn how to identify scholarship opportunities and what kind of information is required to apply for scholarships.
5. Fill out a practice college application using the Common Application form.
6. Familiarize yourself with the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).
7. Visit the O*NET site to learn more about career interests and possible careers.
Hit the "Next" button to continue to your Personal Action Plan

My Personal Action Plan
This is where you develop your personal action plan based on your ratings of your readiness for college and careers.

Look at the Action Recommendations on the previous page to get ideas for 4 actions you will take to improve your readiness in your priority areas. You will have one action for each of the Four Keys.
Action #1 (Key Cognitive Strategies Readiness)
Action #2 (Key Content Knowledge Readiness)
Action #3 (Key Learning Skills Readiness)
Action #4 (Key Transition Readiness)

Resources

Resources are provided for each of the Recommendations from which you built your Action Plan. Use these resources to help achieve your Personal Action Plan goals.

Key Cognitive Strategies Readiness (Thinking Skills)

Recommendation	Interactive Tools
Slow down and pay attention to details (spelling, grammar, punctuation).	Quill Grammar Practice NoRedInk
Review test answers for obvious errors.	Khan Academy Test Prep Grammarly Proofreader
Recognize and cite credible sources.	Factitious Checkology
Break large, complex problems into smaller steps.	Thinking Blocks Trello
Develop a plan/strategy before investigating.	Creately Templates GoConqr
Evaluate sufficiency of information/sources.	Checkology Scribbr Source Checker
Record data (logs, sketches, graphs, tables, photos, videos).	Google Jamboard ChartGo

Key Content Knowledge Readiness (Content & Attitudes)

Recommendation	Interactive Tools
Write 3–5 page papers well reasoned & evidence supported.	Purdue OWL Exercises WizeWriter
Adopt an effort-based mindset.	Growth Mindset Quiz Class Dojo Games
Seek help effectively (not avoid it).	7 Cups PeerWise
Think about motivation for school success.	MindsetWorks Quiz Smartsheet Goals Tool
Apply learning across subjects.	Brainscape MindMup
After a test, review mistakes to prevent repeat errors.	Khan Academy Mastery Quizlet Learn
Identify “big ideas” to make sense of details.	Harvard Visible Thinking Lucidchart

Key Learning Skills Readiness (Learning Effectively)

Recommendation	Resources
Build self-management skills (organization, time management).	Trello Google Keep Time Management Tools
Strengthen study skills, information retention, test-taking techniques.	Study Skills Guide Quizlet Cornell Strategies
Use adult resources (counselors, tutors, study groups, office hours).	Schoolhouse Tutoring Tutoring Resources
Read assignments carefully before beginning.	Purdue OWL Reading SQ3R Guide
Adopt a note-taking method that works for you.	Note-taking Apps Cornell Notes Template Note-taking Book
Work on collaboration skills / teamwork.	Collaboration Skills Edmodo MindMup
Develop goals for each class (short, medium, long term).	SMART Goals Guide SMART Goals Worksheet Goal-Setting Games

Key Transition Readiness (College & Career)

Recommendation	Resources
Be clear on why you’re interested in college/career.	Ultimate Guide Big Future How to Choose a Career
Consider which majors may interest you.	Big Future Majors Career Resources
Know requirements for graduation & state university admission.	EdImagine State DOE Sites
Learn to identify scholarships & application requirements.	Scholarship Search FastWeb
Fill out a practice Common App.	Common App Practice
Familiarize with FAFSA.	FAFSA Guide
Explore careers using O*NET.	O*NET My Next Move
Write a personal statement.	UCAS Guide Purdue OWL

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