This first week back to school, I had my students evaluate their mid-term exams. Each student used a preprinted data assessment sheet which divided up the test to the art benchmark (or target area) tested. Each student then reflected on the areas that they were strong, areas that proved to be a challenge and how they would need to change or modify their study habits.
I was amazed on the reactions from some students, while most were concerned about their intial mid-term grade, they had little or no concern to delve deeper into the reason or areas that were a challenge for them. Their thought was the test was over - who cares.
After I forced many to do the reflections, they felt better about the results. Many found that they did better in many areas and did poorly in one area, but that area really affected their overall score.
This was very enlightening to me, in that I also find it difficult to go back and reflect. I am so many times just struggling to get things 'done', just like them.