Organization & Time Management
______: to arrange things so they can be found or used easily and quickly
A. Manage time
B. Organize
C. Study skills
B. Organize
Learning different styles of note-taking can help you:
A. Save time and energy
B. Prepare you for high school
C. A and B
D. None of the above
C. A and B
True or False:
Taking short breaks during study sessions can help you focus and improve your memory.
True
Why is it important to be organized at school?
Organizing helps you:
- Find things quickly
- Keep items safe
- Be prepared
Why is it important to take notes during class?
Taking notes helps you:
- Learn new material
- Pay attention
- Review for a test
Why is it important to develop good study skills?
- Reduces stress
- Builds confidence
- Helps you retain information
- Preps you for high school
Why is it important to use time management strategies? Name at least 2 reasons.
Managing time helps you:
- Have time for fun activities
- Get places on time
- Make sure you don’t miss any assignments
- Reduce stress
When taking notes, it's important to summarize rather than writing everything down. What is an example of something that is important to write down?
- Main idea
- Formulas
- Definitions
- Important names/dates
Name an example of a study website.
- Quizlet
- Kahoot
- Brainscape
Name at least 2 time management strategies that can help you manage your homework assignments and studying.
- Create a schedule with blocked times
- Use a consistent planner system
- Use the month view and the weekly view in your planner
- Prioritize tasks
Name at least 2 note-taking strategies (ex: don't copy everything down).
- Use abbreviations
- Highlight important info
- Leave space to add new information
- Use new pages for new lessons
What are at least 2 different strategies to stay focused while studying?
- Work in a quiet space
- Use white noise/instrumental music
- Use focus apps
What are 2 strategies you can use to keep your items organized?
- Add labels to class materials
- Color code materials
- Group items by subject in your locker
- Regularly clean out locker, backpack, and folders/binders
Name 2 different note-taking styles.
- Cornell notes
- Guided notes
- Outline method
- Mind map
- Sentence method
Name 2 study strategies that you will try during finals.
- Create a study schedule
- Break studying into smaller parts
- Teach material to a friend
- Create study games
- Use a study website
- Minimize distractions