In the module Motivating Success, we provide general guidance for planning your out-of-class work time per credit hour and how to effectively schedule your study time.

A general rule is that the ratio of classroom time to study time is 1:2 or 1:3. For every hour you spend in class meetings, you should plan to spend two to three hours out of class working independently on course assignments.

For example, if your English composition class meets for one hour, three times a week, you’re expected to devote from six to nine hours each week on reading assignments, writing assignments, etc.

Directions

Step 1: Refer to your class schedule, work schedule, and any other documents you have that indicate the day and time of your weekly obligations.

Step 2: Using a 1:2 or 1:3 in-class–to–out-of-class-study ratio, determine how many hours per week you need to study for each class, given your current course schedule.

Step 3: Create a weekly schedule in a digital document or draw it on paper and submit a picture of it. You can use the Google Spreadsheet for this assignment if you wish.

Step 4: Be sure to include at least class sessions, homework and study time, and leisure time in your schedule.

Step 5: When you are finished, write a paragraph summarizing how you created your class schedule and why you think it will be effective.

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