School Organization
True or False: You should memorize your homework assignments.
False! Write down homework assignments and due dates in a planner/calendar.
True or false: Taking short breaks while studying is a big distraction.
False! Breaks are important, but use break time wisely and prioritize achieving goals
What is time management?
The ability to plan and control how you spend the hours in your day to effectively accomplish your goals.
What are organization skills?
Skills that help people to plan and carry on activities effectively; put order to a situation, objects, or people.
Your folder/binder has too many papers and you have no more space, what do you do?
Take out non-important papers or notes and file/save them in a folder at home. Keep notes handy in case they are needed for midterms/finals.
Why do you have more free time when you stay organized at school?
- More easily stay up to date with projects and assignments
- Save time looking for missing notes, assignments, etc.
This study skill is the process of breaking down larger information into smaller parts in order to improve memory retention
Chunking
True or false: The busier you are, the more productive you are.
Busyness does not equal effective time management; you might be focusing on urgent but nonessential tasks.
How does organization help you in your daily life?
- More prepared for school, successful outcomes
- More free time to spend on extracurriculars
You have to study for a major test on Wednesday and quiz on Monday, how would you prioritize?
Prioritize big test - Prepare study materials/notes, chunk test material and study once a day
What is the best way to avoid forgetting homework/due dates?
- Pack backpack the night before school, keep important assignments organized in folder
- Write tasks in planner immediately to keep track of due dates
List one online resource you can use as a helpful study tool.
Quizlet, KhanAcademy, CrashCourse, etc.
How can you avoid procrastination?
- Start early and tackle difficult tasks during your most productive hours
- Break down tasks into smaller parts in order to hold attention
- Create a flexible schedule, prioritize taking breaks
Goal setting is important when it comes to organizing our time and priorities. How can you practice this?
- Set goals that are clear, actionable objectives to guide daily efforts.
- Break down goals based on priority
You have a test tomorrow but you have plans tonight and you haven't studied, what should you do?
Study when you get home from school and wake up earlier the next day to study, use time wisely
List 3 ways you can organize your school work.
- Digital or physical planner
- Binder/folder for school papers
- Keep backpack/workspace organized
List one bad study habit and one good study habit.
- Bad: Cramming the night before a test, staying up the night before a test
- Good: Chunking - break down large amounts of information into small groups, study in smaller increments of time; Take regular breaks; Utilize flashcards
List 3 ways can you improve your time management/use unstructured time wisely.
- Make to-do lists and set reminders
- Use a timer when taking breaks
- Create/write down goals (reward yourself when you achieve these goals!)
You're trying to better your organization skills, what do you do?
- Keep up with daily planner/to-do lists
- Manage time efficiently and prioritize important tasks
- Declutter and organize workspace/backpack regularly
- Creative and follow a consistent routine
Your teacher has asked you to finish a worksheet you forgot to do but you don't have enough time to complete it in class. What should you do?
Complete it as soon as you arrive home or offer to come in early the next day to finish - talk to your teacher and collaborate on a solution.