Page 19 - Carl Sandburg College 2020-2021 Student Success Planner

SCHEDULE PLANNING GUIDE
• Meet with your instructors after class or during their office hours for additional help.
• Go to the Tutoring Center or use our online tutoring through Brainfuse for assistance with course material. You can find a Brainfuse link in mySandburg.
• Meet with your academic advisor to discuss your concerns and update them on your academic progress.
• Form a study group with other students in the class to prepare for tests.
• Check your Sandburg email every week for Champ the Charger emails and the Starfish emails from your instructor.
• At the first indication you might have a problem with a class, speak with your instructor; they are your best resource! If you have a personal problem, contact Student Services to speak with a counselor.
Calculate Your Study Time
Use the following form to calculate the number of hours you will need to attend class and study. Use this to help you decide the number of credit hours you will take and meet with an advisor or counselor for additional help.
Number of hours in a week
Number of hours a night you sleep x 7 =
Number of hours per week you work
Number of hours per week you are in class
Number of hours per week spent commuting to school/work
Number of hours per week spent preparing and eating meals Number of hours per week spent on personal hygiene Numberofhoursperweekspentwithyourfamily/providingchildcare Number of hours per week spent doing household chores or errands
such as grocery shopping
Number of hours per week spent exercising or going out Miscellaneous weekly activities such as visits to the doctor’s office Total potential time left for study
Planning Your Study Time
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Students should study between two and four hours a week for every credit hour they are taking. Most classes are three or four credit hours. Around midterms and finals you will likely study a minimum of four hours per week for every credit hour you are taking. Calculate a high and low range of study time.
Number of credit hours taken this semester x 2 hours = low range Number of credit hours taken this semester x 4 hours = high range
EXAMPLE MAT 109 ENG 101 SOC 101 ART 111
PHL 100
Total
3 credits 3 credits 3 credit
3 credits 3 credits 15 credits
Low range of study time 15 x 2 = 30 hours per week High range of study time 15 x 4 = 60 hours per week
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