Cost-Benefit Analysis

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There is an activity in Chapter 3: Persist, Figure 3.5, “Do I Practice Personal Responsibility?” (65), that made me reflect on a previous math class. I remember taking a math class fall of 2014 and I did not utilize the academic support services. As a result, I failed the class and I had to retake it. After completing this activity, I realize I still do not use my campus resources as much as I should. Perhaps, if I had done this assignment last fall, I would have more credits.
It’s always an advantage to know where your campus or community success centers contact information and location. Chapter 3: Persist, Figure 3.7 “Campus/Community Success Centers” (69), helped me locate services I could utilize this semester. I am having trouble in my
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After doing the activity, I will always know how to keep track of my grade point average. This activity made me realize even though sometimes I feel like I am struggling with my classes, my GPA proves I am on the right track. For future reference, maybe I can help someone else calculate their GPA.
I am addicted to technology! I did not realize it was a problem until I did the activity, Chapter 4: Connect, Figure 4.1 “Are You Addicted to Technology?” (84). I scored a 50 between 46-60 points. I am always playing with my phone and sometimes I get distracted. This activity was interesting and kind of fun. A few days ago I tried to put my phone away for 1 hour. I used that time to wash my car. Doing this at least 1 hour a day has helped me get more things done.
This is my second semester taking online classes and after doing Chapter 4: Connect, Figure 4.9 “Distance Education Readiness Assessment” (96), I realize my computer skills have improved this semester. I have become more organized. However, I still need better time management skills. I answered “yes” to most of the questions and I passed the readiness assessment. There was a question that asked, “Can you type,” and I thought to myself, I need to take typing classes to advance my