Strategies
To minimize interruptions you should
A: Set aside all unnecessary electronics
B: Take short intermittent breaks
C: remove yourself to a quiet place to efficiently work
D: All of the above
D: All of the above
True or False
Most college students struggle with time management.
True, one study found 75% of college students regularly struggle with procrastination and experience increased stress as a result.
By skipping classes you limit yourself from
A: learning
B: getting more work done
C: actively working with other classmates
D: all of the above
D: all of the above
Is it better to go to an event that you've being waiting to go to for a few weeks OR to study for a final exam you have the next day?
This is a place to keep your daily, weekly, or monthly schedule.
What is a planner?
True or False
Making a to-do list for every day of the week is beneficial when trying to complete work?
True, this can be a mental to-do list
How can time management impact your social life?
Yes or No
Not getting an early start to your day to complete your work can prove to be stressful due to lack of time?
Yes
True or False
If you are passing a certain class does that mean you don't have to study anymore for that class?
Digitally or physically, this tool helps you divide tasks into manageable segments.
What is a calendar?
Name one strategy to prevent procrastination
Open ended answer
True or False
Do you study better when under stress or pressure?
False. Being overwhelmed reduces your productivity and makes work more difficult.
True or False
Failing to prioritize work that needs to be complete leads students to feeling overwhelmed about assignments and potentially can lead to students not getting the grades that they want.
True
This practice involves clearing out clutter to improve focus and efficiency.
What is decluttering?
True or False
Multitasking will help improve your efficiency?
False, it can distract your focus and make you work slower
Is it better to study a little each day for a week or a lot for two days for an important exam coming up?
Studying a little each day using spaced repetition and time management has been proven to improve memory and learning.
Is it bad to take breaks?
No. Those who work breaks into their studying are actually more effective because they allow time for their mind to rest in between working hard.
This tool can send you reminders for appointments and deadlines.
What is an alarm or notification system?
Should you do your work from what's easiest to hardest or to what's due the soonest?
Soonest to latest
Why does setting smaller goals help with time management?
Is there a difference between being busy and being effective? If so, how? Give an example of a way you were busy today and a way you were effective today.
Yes. You can be busy with anything, like video games or binge watching a TV series, but to be effective means that important work is getting done.
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?
Keeping your desk clear of unnecessary items can help you maintain this mental state.
What is focus/clarity?