Performance They have made an effort to acquire excellent study behaviors. They exhibit test-taking skills such as an ability to budget their time and to deal with test anxiety. They often volunteer thoughtful comments and ask interesting questions. They often do not budget their time well on exams and may not deal well with test anxiety. They have not made an effort to acquire excellent study behaviors.
Preparation Are always prepared for class.
They always respond when called on. Their attention to detail sometimes results in catching text or teacher errors. Are not always prepared for class. They may not have fully completed the assignment, have completed it in a careless manner, or hand in assignments late. Retention Learn concepts rather than details.