Organizing workspace and school binders
How often should you organize your locker?
once to twice a month.
When is the worst time to start memorizing information for a test?
The night before test day.
What symbols can you use in your notes to flag important concepts and ideas?
You can use stars, checkmarks, question marks and arrows.
What extracurriculars can you do outside of school?
Sports, cooking class, music class, book club, volunteering.
What is a good hobby to pick up to reduce stress?
Yoga or meditation.
What essentials should you keep in your filing cabinets for easy access?
books, stationary, binders, agendas and notepads.
What information should you have on each side of a study cue card?
One side should have a definition and the other side, the matching term.
Why is note taking important?
when you start studying for your exam, all the important information will be in the same notebook and easily accessible.
Why are extracurriculars important for students wellbeing?
How does Yoga and meditation help you with school related stress?
Yoga and meditation helps your mind calm down and refocus itself to get work done.
How can you keep track of important loose papers?
Put them in a binder with dividers for each subject.
How many days in advance should you start memorizing concepts and terms for a test?
3-6 days.
What can you do if you have questions about what was taught last class?
You can write them down in your notes. This will help you remember to ask them next time you see your teacher in class.
what can happen if your school life and personal life are not balanced?
You can become depressed and overwhelmed by stress.
What should you do during your 15 minutes of "worry time"?
Let your anxious thoughts out and write them down to implement into your schedule ways to fix them.
Why are checklist and agendas important in high school?
They can help you keep track of upcoming due dates and can prevent you from falling behind on school work.
How can you and a friend study together effectivly?
Use cue cards and test each other by matching definitions to key terms.
What is an effective way to take notes during class?
Use the Cornell Method.
How does playing a sport throughout your education open doors for your future?
Playing a sport throughout your education can open the possibility of an athletic scholarship.
How can you prioritize homework and assignments?
Consider due dates and how much of your grade each assignment is worth.
What have studies shown about working in a cluttered workspace?
Studies have shown that messy workspaces can interfere with studying and focus.
What is a good way to memorize key terms and concepts in a creative easy way?
Create your own acronyms!
How can notes help you come prepared to class?
You can read over the notes you wrote last class to help you understand what was fully discussed and come to class ready to learn new material.
Why are colleges interested in extracurriculars applicants are involved in?
They demonstrate skills like leadership and problem solving which Colleges find very important.
Why is time management important?
Time management requires you to prioritize your work and complete the most important tasks first.