Planning and Time Management
Name all 5 parts of a smart goal
Specific
Measurable
Achievable
Relevant
Time-bound
Do it right then
Describe one way you can organize your papers from class
If you don't have papers - how do you organize your computer
Having a folder for completed work and work to be turned in. Have another folder to file returned papers
Same concept! Have a folder for completed and incomplete work. Have a folder for returned assignments.
What strategy helps free up space in your brain by writing everything down?
Brain dump
You have five assignments due next week. What is the first strategy you should use?
brain dump everything then use the eisenhower matrix to prioritize. Estimate how long each task will take so you give yourself enough time to plan for each.
Give an example of a good smart goal
Make it:
Specific
Measurable
Achievable
Relevant
Time-bound
What is a minimum viable start?
Doing the smallest acceptable version of a task to get moving
What system can you use to track assignments
Have a planner with checkboxes - indicate when something is due, check off when the assignment is complete, check off when it has been turned in.
Have a calendar where each assignment is listed - strikethrough the assignment when it is complete and turned in.
You can also digitize this using a google sheet.
What planning tool helps prioritize tasks into categories? And describe the different prioritization categories
Eisenhower matrix.
You keep putting off your essay because it feels overwhelming. What's one strategy that could help?
Break it into smaller steps, or do a minimum viable start.
Why is estimating how long a task takes and important skill
It helps you plan realistically, avoid procrastination, and meet deadlines.
Name two procrastination profiles
What can you ask yourself after you miss an assignment or turn in an assignment on time.
What is working well? What do I need to keep doing to hand things in on time?
What needs to change?
How can I change my current system to better remember?
Name two ways to remember assignments besides relying solely on memory.
calendar, sticky notes, phone reminders, voice memos, assignment trackers
You want more playing time on your team. What's a better question to ask your coach than "Why don't I play?"
You didn't get selected for editor of the paper, a leadership role in an extra-curricular. What can you ask to better prepare to get picked next time?
What skills can I improve to earn more playing time?"
What skills can I improve to have a better shot at XYZ....
What planning strategies can you use to help you figure out the steps needed to reach a goal?
You can either work backwards from the goal or break the goal into smaller steps
Name three strategies to beat procrastination
Besides organizing your school work - what else could use organizing?
Room and study area - clutter impacts focus!
Friendships - make sure you have time scheduled in for social.
How can you structure your schedule so that overbooked extra-curriculars become manageable?
Why is it important to write down reminders?
Writing information down and organizing it reduces memory demands (frees up space for remembering other things - e.g. how to use a formula for a math test) and improves recall.
You received a poor grade on a test. Instead of arguing, what should you ask your teacher?
Ask for feedback about where you fell short and what you can do to improve next time.Ask a peer for help, read the instructions, look at examples, ask the teacher.