Time
Management
Management
We completed this during group to help see what free time we have and what times we can spend more time studying, doing, homework, etc.
Weekly Schedule
What is prioritizing?
Place a group of items/tasks from most important to least important and completing them in that order.
TRUE or FALSE: You can only be one type when it comes to learning styles.
FALSE: You can have a mix of all three learning types!
In preparing for a test, you should not....
cram the night before!
In science class you have a B, English you have an A, and in math and history you have a D. Which classes should you prioritize to focus more on?
Math and History
Be developing good time management skills you can:
A: have less problems with school
B: less stress
C: more free time
D: all of the above
D: all of the above
When you have big assignments it is best to break them up into _____ chunks over time.
Smaller
What are the 3 types of learning styles?
Visual, Auditory, Kinesthetic
You can flip these back and forth to help you study for quizzes. Ideal use for vocabulary terms, dates to remember, and anything else you may need to quiz yourself on.
Flash Cards
Whenever Dan tries to study, he feels like anything he has tried does not help him. What can he do?
(Hint: Think of what we did last week during group.)
1. He can find out what his learning style is.
2. Then look up study strategies that match up with his type of learning style.
True or False
By having great time management skills you are guaranteed to have a more successful academic career?
TRUE
Is it better to work on all your assignments at the same time or to complete one assignment at a time?
One assignment at a time.
Highlighting and color coding would help these types of learners.
Visual Learners
Before a test you should have ______ study sessions prior to the test day.
several (more than 2)
Becca has not been able to focus when she is studying. She studies at her kitchen table, but it can become noisy with her family around. She is a visual learner and uses flashcards, but Becca does not like using them.
What are two things Becca could try to make studying not as difficult?
1. Study in a different room/more quiet.
2. Try a different studying method.
This will help you organize or manage all of your assignments, projects, and tests. (You do this before the weekly schedule)
To-do list
TRUE or FALSE: You should do the easy assignments first, and save the more difficult ones for later!
FALSE: You should do the harder subjects first. Take a break and then complete your easier assignments!
What type of learner learns best when they are doing something physical/is hands on while they are learning or studying?
Kinesthetic Learners
Your ______ should be distraction free, where you feel comfortable. It should be a consistent place that you use (your room, kitchen table, or library).
Study Environment
You have an assignment that's due in one week that needs to completed on time for credit but you also have a sports games that Thursday. What can you do to make sure your work is completed on time and make it to the game?
Do your work ahead of time so you don't have to stress about getting the work done and you can also go to the game.
One way you can make sure you are spending enough time everyday on studying, completing homework, and reviewing materials.
Setting time aside each day to study/complete homework.
What is an example of a high priority task?
Doing homework, studying for an exam, or taking care of household chores.
Name your learning style and one suggestion you liked for that learning style.
_____________________
What can you do after studying for long periods of time?
Take a short break, get up and do something, stretch, take a walk or get something to eat and drink.
Sarah is stressed out and overwhelmed with school. She loves English but Math has been hard recently. She has three assignments due on the same day and is not sure where to start.
How should Sarah prioritize her homework?
HW To Do List:
- Math: Problems 12-36 pg 125
- English: Test
- History: Read Chapter 22
1. Math
2. History
3. English