When i get ready for class I always check my backpack first to make sure i have my binder, pencil/pen and my computer. Once i have all that stuff in my bag I do a mental check to make sure I finish all of my homework and if I am unsure i go back and check. During discussions in class I am not always the first to answer a question because I like to have a educated answer, so I will wait and listen to other peoples answers so that i can put together an educated answer. When I choose to speak up its because I beleive i have something good to add to the discussion, if I do not speak up its because I am not confident in what I have to say. My contributions definatly help me with homework and classwork because I am more engaged in the conversation and in turn remember the information better.