Are you a cognitively active or passive learner?

I preview the materials before class.

I ask myself: "How does this work?" and "Why does it work this way?"

I show up for class.

I draw my own flowcharts or diagrams of the class material.

I read the assigned texts.

I break down complex processes step-by-step.

I review my notes after class.

I write my own study questions.

I compare and contrast the texts with other texts, the world, and myself.

I make index cards.

I fit what I'm learning about into a bigger picture.

I highlight the text.

I try to figure out the answer before looking it up.

I look up information when I don't know the answer.

I ask classmates to explain the material to me.

I ask myself: "How are individual steps connected?" and "Why are they connected?"

Cognitively Passive Learner

Cognitively Active Learner