Planning
What is one tool you can use to help plan your week?
A planner or calendar
What are two ways to keep your workspace organized?
Using folders, keeping supplies in designated spots.
What tool can help you keep track of time during a test?
A watch or timer.
Name one strategy to help you start a task you're dreading.
Break it into smaller steps or use a countdown timer.
What is working memory?
The ability to hold information temporarily while using it.
Describe a situation where planning ahead is essential.
Planning a project, preparing for a test, etc.
Why is it important to keep your assignments organized?
It helps avoid missing assignments and keeps priorities clear.
How can setting a timer help with time management?
It keeps you on track and prevents spending too much time on one task.
What is ‘task initiation’?
The ability to start a task without procrastinating.
Name a game that can help improve your working memory.
Memory match or card games.
Name three steps in creating a plan for completing a big project.
Breaking down the project, setting deadlines, gathering materials
What is a checklist, and how can it help you stay organized?
A list of tasks to complete; it helps ensure you don't forget anything.
Explain what ‘prioritizing’ means in relation to time management.
Deciding which tasks are most important to complete first.
Why is it sometimes difficult to start a task, and how can you overcome this?
Feeling overwhelmed; breaking it down or rewarding yourself after starting.
How does working memory help with following multi-step directions?
It lets you hold onto steps while completing each one.
How can setting short-term goals help you with long-term planning?
Short-term goals help you make progress and stay on track towards achieving a larger, long-term goal by breaking it into manageable steps.
Why might creating routines help improve organization skills?
Routines create structure and help you remember to complete tasks consistently, which can prevent forgetting important steps.
What is a ‘time audit,’ and how can it help you with time management?
A time audit is tracking how you spend your time throughout the day to see where you can be more efficient or reduce time spent on unimportant tasks.
What is 'The Five-Minute Rule,' and how can it help with task initiation?"
The Five-Minute Rule is committing to work on a task for just five minutes, which often leads to continued progress as it feels less intimidating to start.
How can using ‘chunking’ help improve working memory for studying?
Chunking is grouping information into smaller, meaningful units, making it easier to remember and process larger amounts of information at once.