Strategies
To minimize interruptions you should
A: Give up on homework and ignore it
B: Wait until right before class to start
C: Remove yourself to a quiet place to work efficiently
D: None of the above
C: remove yourself to a quiet place to efficiently work
True or False
Being productive means getting homework and readings completed.
True
By skipping classes, you limit yourself from:
A: learning
B: getting more work done
C: reaching your goals
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 an exam you have the next day?
Study for the exam.
Yes or No
To organize work by its subject is a great organization skill?
Yes
True or False
Making a goal for each day of the week is beneficial when trying to complete work?
True
True or False
Managing time to get work done gives you more free time to do what you want?
True
Yes or No
Completing your assignments early, can prevent stress.
Yes
True or False?
If you receive negative feedback on an assignment, do you give up? What should you do?
False! Never give up, talk to a Peer Mentor!
To better understand a subject your studying you should
A: study once a day
B: Talk about and explain some new learned things with a peer mentor
C: Complete all assignments on time
D: all of the above
D: all of the above
What is a way to stay on top of assignments and upcoming personal events
a) writing them in a place you'll forget
b) a calendar/planner
c) trusting your memory
d) writing it on your hand
b) a calender/planer
True or False
Being stressed out academically is normal!
True! Feeling stressed out academically happens to everyone!
What is the difference between being productive and procrastinating?
a. Procrastinating means getting assignments done & being productive means putting off work.
b. Being productive means only about exercise & procrastinating means being a couch potato.
c. Procrastinating means putting off work & being productive means getting your assignments done.
d. There is no difference!
c. Procrastinating means putting off work & being productive means getting your assignments done.
You have a homework session with a peer mentor and you're behind on assignments, but you want to do something than homework. What should you do?
Complete your homework and assignments!
Do downloading apps on your phone help people with organization?
a) no it does not work
b) yes it does work
c)It is a personal preference on what works
c) It is a personal preference on what works
Is it better to work on all your assignments at the same time or to complete one assignment At a time even if it takes a longer time?
It's better to fully complete one assignment at 100% than to do all of your assignments at anything less than.
By developing good time management skills, you can:
A: have less problems with school
B: less stress
C: more free time
D: all of the above
D: all of the above
True or False:
If I'm busy outside of school, I don't have time to do my homework.
False! There are homework time blocks with Peer Mentors to help keep you on track with homework & make sure you get those assignments done in time!
You have a PATH meeting with Maria at 11:30, but you have a homework assignment due tomorrow, which should you prioritize right now?
Prioritize the PATH meeting! You can always do your homework during the homework session with a peer mentor and during day prep and homework in the morning, go PATH, and then finish the assignment in the afternoon.
True or False
Organizing work/school/social life can help you reach your goals?
True
What is the Pomodoro technique
a)Italian time management method of separating periods of work into 25-minute intervals with 5-minute breaks
b) Method of cutting pizza
c) an excuse not to do work
d) Doing all your homework at once and only give 50% effort
a)Italian time management method of separating periods of work into 25 minute intervals with 5 minute breaks
True or False
By having great time management skills, you are guaranteed to have a more successful academic career.
True!
Which of the following can time management be used in:
a. staring at the wall
b. building a fort
c. academics/balancing life
d. all of the above
c. academics/balancing life
You have late work from the week before due and also have an assignment due the current week. What should you do?
a) Do none of the work
b)Only complete the current assignment
c)Complete the late work early in the week and complete the current assignment a little bit everyday
d) Email your professor saying you cannot do the work
c) Complete the late work early in the week and complete the current assignment a little bit everyday
True or False
Organization is not a skill you need to succeed in life
False! Organization is a skill you need all the time! At school or work if you have a job.