To view your attempt record for a course, visit myCNM. Click on the Graduation tab. There is a "Degree Works" link in the middle of the page.
Once Degree Works opens, click on "Class History". This will show a list of all courses you have attempted. You can count the number of times the course requiring a repeat override is listed.
Common Challenges
The most common personal and academic challenges students face include:
- Background knowledge
- Poor time management
- Insufficient note-taking and study skills
- Test anxiety
- Personal challenges outside of school
- Readiness for the class
In the next 6 sections, you will assess which of these challenges might be relevant to you.
Time Management
- Is studying on a daily basis a challenge? Do you find yourself procrastinating or coming to the end of the day rushing to get assignments done or not getting them done?
- Do you have a hard time completing large assignments, getting distracted or running out of time?
- Do you have trouble finding time to study because of other commitments such as work or family activities?
- Do you feel that some classes require more homework than you have time to do?
(For example, did you know that the average math or science class requires 10 - 20 hours of homework a week for most students?)
If you answered "yes" to one of the above questions, you may benefit from better time management. Consider working with an Achievement Coach to create a realistic study schedule for the classes you are taking.
Note-Taking and General Study Skills
- Do you feel the notes you take are adequate and would give you the needed information to study and pass this or any other classes?
- Do you have techniques for remembering content that must be memorized?
- Do you feel that you prepare for tests effectively?
If you answered "no" to any of these questions, you might be able to improve you study skills by meeting with an Achievement Coach who specializes in coaching students on study skills and note-taking.
Test Anxiety
- When taking tests or quizzes, do you experience anxiety that affects your performance?
- After leaving the test environment or when the test is returned, do you wonder why you chose an incorrect answer when you knew the correct one?
- Do you change or second guess your answers? Do you get the answers incorrect when you do this?
- Do you go blank or become so overwhelmed that you have trouble thinking through questions to come up with the answers?
If you answered "yes" to any of these questions, you might be experiencing test anxiety. Consider one of the following strategies meeting with an Achievement Coach who specializes in coaching students with test anxiety.
Personal Challenges
Personal challenges include work scheduling conflicts, childcare, housing, bills, transportation or relationships.
CNM Achievement Coaches can help you connect with community resources for a variety of issues. They can also help you develop strategies for balancing school work with life challenges.