completing a task easier or more li

completing a task easier or more likely to occur without interruption (Corno, 1993). For
example, students in a bustling classroom might move to a relatively quiet corner to read, or a
student may ask a fellow classmates to quiet down. This type of strategy can also include
students’ efforts to manage their own physical and mental readiness for completing a task by
taking breaks or by eating or drinking particular foods (Purdie & Hattie, 1996; Wolters, 1998).
This strategy is assessed with five items including “I change my surroundings so that it is easy to
concentrate on the work.” (see Appendix A).