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.
Rubric
| Criteria | Meets Requirements | Needs Improvements | Does Not Meet Requirements | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Submit weekly schedule. | Weekly schedule includes class sessions, homework and study time, and leisure time and also utilizes the 1:2 or 1:3 class to study time ratio appropriately. | Submission is incomplete. Weekly schedule does not include one of the following: class sessions, homework and study time, and leisure time and/or does not correctly use the 1:2 or 1:3 class to study time ratio appropriately. | Submission does not include weekly schedule and/or does not include class sessions, homework and study time, or leisure time. | _/10 |
| Schedule reflection summary. | Schedule reflection summary provides a clear and effective discussion of how you created your class schedule and why you think it will be effective, and includes an explanation for the class to study time ratio you used based on the tips and explanations in the text. | Submission is incomplete. Schedule reflection summary provides discussion of how you created your class schedule and why you think it will be effective, but could include additional details. | Submission does not include schedule reflection summary and/or does not clearly explain how you created your schedule or why you think it will be effective. | _/10 |
