Class Participation
A - Excellent	B - Good	C - Satisfactory	D - Unsatisfactory
initiates information relative to topics discussed	regularly participates in discussions	participates in discussions on request	Occasional participation often irrelevant, unrelated to topic May fail to participate, even when specifically asked
accurately exhibits knowledge of current material	consistently demonstrates knowledge of current material	demonstrates some knowledge of current  material	does not follow the current  material
demonstrates excellent listening by remaining on the "same page" as the rest of the class as demonstrated by comments brings up questions that need to be further explored clarified points that others may not understand draws upon practical experience or personal opinion, as appropriate	demonstrates ability to analyze/apply course material		drains energy from the class
offers relevant/succinct input to class	shares relevant information	offers input, but tends to reiterate the intuitive	reluctant to share information
actively participates in simulations and classroom exercises	gives feedback to classroom discussions	gives feedback on request	behaves towards others in a disruptive fashion, for example: sarcastic comments aimed at others who are attempting to participate
demonstrates ability to apply, analyze, evaluate, and synthesize course material	demonstrates willingness to attempt to answer questions	Answers questions on request	Does not answer questions or answers are inadequate
Always prepares ahead, thoughtfully	Usually prepares on time with some thoughtfulness	Usually prepares on time with some thoughtfulness	Usually fails to prepare assignments on time or with thought

Answers to questions frequently asked in any class

What will be on the test?

Anything the we were to have read or discussed

Will you emphasize the book or the class notes?

Yes

Will I/we get marked down for ........?

If you are asking this question then you already know the answer.

..............even if ...............?

Even if.

How should I study for the test?

This one has stummped me since I started college in 1962. The simple fact is that we each have different study skills and different abilities. My enginerring background makes me take a very organized approach to studying. Not because I am organized,  but because I know that if I don't structure things then they simply don't get done.  I also found studying with a partner helped me. Over the years I have had "A" students say that they simply read the book and notes. Others say that they employ intense self-flagulating methods and still fail. You have made quite far in the education system. You should have a good feeling for what works and what doesn't work for you.