Time Management
What is the best tool for keeping track of assignment due dates?
A planner, calendar, or digital calendar.
Where should you keep important class handouts?
A folder, binder, or organized digital folder.
How often should you check your college email?
Daily.
Name one app or tool that can help you stay organized.
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You forgot an assignment because you never wrote it down. What should you do differently next time?
Record assignments in a planner or calendar.
True or False:
Waiting until the night before an exam is the best study strategy.
False.
Name one item that should always be in your backpack.
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Who should you contact if you're confused about an assignment?
The professor or instructor.
Why should you back up important assignments?
To avoid losing your work.
Your backpack is full of loose papers. What should you do?
Sort them into folders, throw away trash, and organize by class.
Name one reason students should schedule study time during the week.
To avoid cramming, reduce stress, improve grades, or stay on track.
True or False:
Keeping loose papers stuffed into your backpack is an effective organization strategy.
False.
Name one campus resource that can help you academically.
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What is one benefit of organizing files into folders on your computer?
Makes files easier to find and reduces clutter.
Your professor announces a test in two weeks. What is the best plan?
Study a little each day and schedule review sessions.
If two assignments are due tomorrow, which should you complete first?
A. The easiest one
B. The one worth more points or that will take longer
C. The one your friend is doing
B. The one worth more points or that will take longer
What should you do with a syllabus during the first week of class?
Read it, save it, and record important dates.
What should you do if you know you'll miss class?
Notify the professor, review missed material, and make a plan to catch up.
True or False:
Saving every assignment on your desktop without folders is the best way to stay organized.
False.
You have work from 4–9 p.m., a paper due tomorrow, and a quiz the next day. What should you do first?
Plan your time, prioritize the paper if it's due first, and schedule study time for the quiz.
List three things you should include in a weekly schedule.
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Name four sections you could use in a class binder.
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Give three habits of successful college students.
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Name three digital organization habits.
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You have:
How would you stay organized?
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