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Increasing difficulty is NOT suggested for a student who is a first-year or who is unfamiliar with DECA content. I suggest waiting at least two weeks before manipulating the schedule.
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The given metrics below have been scaled up with feasibility and time constraints in mind. It is extremely discouraged to go any higher than these, even if you want to “make sure you get 100%”. If you are still struggling to improve, reach out to a mentor who can work with you to help you identify where you can grow. This cannot be stressed enough: you can hit 94-100% without increasing difficulty; it just will take more time. Increasing difficulty will reduce the amount of time to rapidly raise your score, yes, but it also increases the possibility of burnout.
| Weekly Changes | 81-87% Goal | 88-93% Goal | 94-100% Goal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Time spent daily | +0.5-1 hour | +1-1.5 hours | +1.5-2.5 hours |
| New vocab | +25 each week | +50 each week | +60 each week |
| New Term Note-Taking Sheets | +15 each week | +20 each week | +30 each week |
| Past vocab reviewed | +20 each week | +40 each week | Review all preexisting vocab each week |
| Exams taken | +1 each week starting Week 1 | +1 each week starting Week 1 | +2 each week starting Week 1 |
| Exams retaken | +1 every other week starting Week 2 | +1 every week starting Week 2 | +2 every week starting Week 2 |
| PI drills completed | +1 each week starting Week 1 | +2 each week starting Week 1 | +2 each week starting Week 1 |
| PI drills reattempted | +1 each week starting Week 2 | +2 each week starting Week 2 | +2 each week starting Week 2 |
| Review PI drills flashcards | Review every other week starting week 2 | Review each week starting week 2 | Review each week starting week 1 |
| PI study sheets created | +10 each week starting Week 1 | +15 each week starting Week 1 | +30 each week starting Week 1 |
| Studying PI study sheets | +10 reviewed each week starting Week 1 | +15 reviewed each week starting Week 1 | +25 reviewed each week starting Week 1 |
| Scenario Brainstorming exercise | Complete and review every other week starting week 2 | Complete and review each week starting week 2 | Complete and review each week starting week 1 |
| Review Post-Exam Reflections | Review every other week starting week 2 | Review each week starting week 2 | Review each week starting week 1 |
| Review Post-Exam Question Reflections | Review every other week starting week 2 | Review each week starting week 2 | Review each week starting week 1 |