Time Management Techniques
Note-Taking
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Mr. Donath Q's
100

Name at least one time management technique. 

Eat the Frog, Pomodoro, Parkinson's Law, Time Blocking Method, Getting Things Done, Rapid Planning Method, Pareto Analysis, and Eisenhower Matrix

100
Name at least one note-taking method. 

The Cornell Method, The Outlining Method, The Mapping Method, The Charting Method, and The Sentence Method


100

To receive an A in a class what is generally the minimum percentage you can have?

90%

100

Spanish: How do you say "I love you" in Spanish?

Te quiero

100

What is Mr. Donath's policy on the phones you are wearing right now?

Need to be put away --> Points doubled if your whole team has them put away

200

What is the definition of time management?

“The ability to use one's time effectively or productively, especially at work”


200

What does the note-taking Mapping Method look like?

Mapping is a graphic representation of the content - a tree

200

Which is better to have late homework or missing homework?

Late homework - means you have submitted the assignment
200

English: What is the term for a word that sounds like the noise it is describing, such as "buzz" or "hiss"?

Onomatopoeia

200

What is Mr. Donath's policy on the headphones you are wearing right now?

Need to be put away --> Points doubled if your whole team has them put away

300

Name at least three time management techniques.

Eat the Frog, Pomodoro, Parkinson's Law, Time Blocking Method, Getting Things Done, Rapid Planning Method, Pareto Analysis, and Eisenhower Matrix

300

How does one do the Sentence Method?

Write every new thought, fact or topic on a separate line, numbering as you progress.

300

What does SMART stand for?

Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Realistic, and Timely

300

English: What is the difference between a simile and a metaphor?

A simile uses "like" or "as" to compare, while a metaphor directly makes a comparison.

300

What is Mr. Donath's favorite sport?

Soccer

400

Describe how the Pomodoro technique is done.

1. Choose a task you need to get done. 

2. Set a timer (e.g., for 25 mins).

3. Focus on the task at hand.


400

Name a studying technique. 

Active Recall, Retrieval Practice, Spaced Practice, and Interleaved Practice. 

400

What is the recommended strategy for tackling multiple-choice questions during a test?

Process of Elimination

400

Biology: What is the chemical substance that carries genetic information in cells called?

DNA 

400

What is the capital of Illinois? Chicago, Springfield, or St. Louis

Springfield

500

Describe how the Pareto Analysis (a.k.a., the 80/20 rule) is done. 

1. Group problems together by cause: Group together all the problems caused by spending too much time on social media. 

2. Add up the score of each group: The group with the highest score is the issue you should work on first. 

3. Take action.

500

Name a learning technique. 

SQ3R Method, PQ4R Method, Feynman Technique, or Color-Coded Notes

500

What type of tool can help students organize assignments, due dates, and priorities?

What is a "planner" or "calendar"?

500

Who painted "Starry Night"?

Vincent Van Gogh

500

Does Mr. Donath have bad jokes?

Yes, there is no other possible answer

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