Organization
Using one of these can help you find your homework quickly. It has a To Do side, and a Done side.
A homework folder
When should you write in your planner?
During EVERY class.
If a homework should take about 30 minutes, which tool could help you keep track of the amount of time you are using?
A timer, phone with a timer, etc
Name one thing you can do to help maintain focus during a class.
Make eye contact with the teacher, track the teacher, prepare for class by getting the homework done so that you don't feel lost when you get there, participate, sit near the front of the room, etc.
How can you memorize information for a quiz or test?
Take practice quizzes, use rhymes, songs, teach someone else, etc.
You can put these in a binder to help separate your subjects.
Dividers
How can you make sure that you have a big project completed on time?
Chunk the project into smaller parts and do some every day.
What is a step you could take to avoid running late to your next class?
Pack up your things from your current class quickly and in an organized way, putting papers and supplies in their "homes" in your backpack, and going right to your next class without stopping or talking.
What classroom tool can help you focus when you are completing an assignment that should take 30 minutes or more?
The 30 Minute Stamina Tool
What do you call cards you write on that have answers on the back?
Flash Cards
How can you make sure you can find a pencil in less then 15 seconds?
Put it in a special pocket away from all of your other supplies.
Put it in a pencil bag or box inside a smaller compartment of your backpack.
If you have a list of assignments and you need to sort them by how urgent they are, what classroom tool can help you with your planning?
A Triage Sheet
How can you make sure that you get your homework done on a busy night when you have sports or other plans?
Estimate how much time you will need and make a schedule with your homework time included.
How can taking care of your physical needs ahead of time help you stay focused in class?
Get enough sleep, eat a healthy meal or snack, use the restroom ahead of time whenever possible, and get regular exercise.
Mnemonic devices can help you remember things. An acronym is an example of a mnemonic device. What is an acronym?
Using the first letter of each word in a list to form a new, easy-to-remember word (EX: HOMES for the Great Lakes: Huron, Ontario, Michigan, Erie, Superior)