1. What’s your assignment today?

2. Is the assignment clear? (If not, suggest calling a classmate.)

3. When is it due?

4. Do you need special resources? (e.g. a trip to the library or access to a computer)

5. Do you need special supplies? (e.g. graph paper or posterboard)

6. Have you started today’s assignment? Finished it?

7. Is it a long-term assignment (e.g. a term paper or science project)?

8. For a major project, would it help to write out the steps or make a schedule?

9. Would a practice test be useful?

Source: Arizona Parent and Educational Resource Center.