School Organization
True or False You should clean out your binders/folders at least every month
True
How can you be successful in school?
Be organized, Manage your time better
What is time management?
Time management is the ability to plan and control how you spend the hours in your day to effectively accomplish your goals.
What is another name for tactile learners?
Kinesthetic
Your binder is a mess, what can you do? List 3 things you can do.
1) Organize it!
2) Make tabs,
3) Create folders
4) Sort homework by subject or by the due date.
If you have 8 classes how many binders is it smart to have?
1 Binder
How does arriving on time to class help you?
It helps because you don't miss important information
How can you improve your time management?
Planning! Make lists of things to do, take the time to think and plan for the next day, the next week, the next month.
Which learning style prefers to SEE things for learning?
Visual
You have to study for a major test on Wednesday and quiz on Monday, which one should you study for first?
The major test because you have more material you need to learn for it and you don't want to cram all of the information into one night of learning.
Why do you have more free time when you stay organized at school?
You have better time management
Who is the best Study Skills teacher?
Ms. Larence
Explain how time management helps you have more time on your hands?
Since you're not procrastinating, you can get your work done faster, leaving more time for yourself.
Repeating information over and over helps which learning style?
Auditory
You have a test tomorrow but your football game is tonight and you haven't studied, what should you do?
1) Study when you get home from school
2) Wake up earlier the next day to study
3) Study during lunch
True or False You should memorize your homework assignments.
False! You should write them down or take a photo for later. Your memory is not perfect.
What is a better way to pay attention to your teacher?
Use your listening skills.
What can managing your time effectively do for you?
Reach your goals • Accomplish what is most important • Live out your values, maintain balance • Meet deadlines • Reduce and manage stress • Work smarter instead of harder • Control your time • Perform academically • Have the time of your life without guilt!
Which learning style do most people identify with?
Visual
Your teacher has asked you complete a worksheet you forgot to do during the day but you don't have enough time to complete it in class. What should you do?
1) Complete it as soon as you arrive home
2) Offer to come in early the next day.
What are two ways to organize your assignments for school?
1. binders 2. planners
This is the ability to complete school work efficiently.
Time Management
What are some tips to manage your time and stay organized?
1. Carry a schedule and record all your thoughts, conversations and activities for a week. 2.Take the first 30 minutes of every day to plan your day.
What are 3 things you can do/use to study if you are a Visual learner?
Highlight, Rewrite notes, color code items, draw pictures, use graphic organizers, watch videos, use flashcards
You're trying to better your organization skills, what can you do?
1) Keep an agenda or calendar
2) Take notes in class
3) Keep all assignments separated by class subject
4) Get things ready ahead of time
5) Come to class prepared