Time Management Basics
Study Smarts
School-life balance
Procrastination problems
Goal Setting
100

What tool can help you plan your week and keep track of assignments and due dates?

What is a planner or calendar?

100

What is one benefit of rewriting your notes after class?

What is reinforcing memory and understanding?

100

Why is sleep important for academic success?

What is it helps concentration and memory?

100

What’s one common cause of procrastination?

What is fear of failure or feeling overwhelmed?

100

What does SMART stand for in goal setting?

What is Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, Time-bound?

200

What’s the first step in creating a time management plan?

What is identifying your priorities?

200

What kind of learner benefits most from flashcards and diagrams?

What is a visual learner?

200

What’s one healthy way to manage stress from school?

What is exercising, journaling, or talking to someone?

200

What’s one quick fix to get started on a task you’ve been putting off?

What is doing it for just 5 minutes to build momentum?

200

What’s a short-term goal example for a student?

What is finishing homework before dinner or improving next quiz grade?

300

How long should a focused study session typically last before taking a short break?

What is 25–30 minutes (Pomodoro technique)?

300

What is an effective way to study for a test besides rereading your notes?

What is self-quizzing or practice testing?

300

How can setting boundaries with social media help your school performance?

What is reducing distractions and increasing focus?

300

What is the term for breaking a big task into smaller, manageable pieces?

What is chunking?

300

Why is it important to track your progress on goals?

What is it helps you stay motivated and adjust plans if needed?

400

What’s one major consequence of poor time management?

What is stress or missed deadlines?

400

What is one reason cramming the night before a test is not effective?

What is your brain needs time to store information long-term?

400

What’s one way to balance homework and extracurriculars?

What is using a daily or weekly schedule?

400

Why does multitasking usually make you less productive?

What is your brain can only focus on one thing at a time effectively?

400

What’s a long-term academic goal example?

What is maintaining a 3.5 GPA or graduating with honors?

500

What’s a good rule of thumb for scheduling daily study time to stay on top of your classes?

What is at least 1–2 hours for every hour of class time?

500

What method divides topics into sections and reviews them over several days?

What is spaced repetition?

500

What is a common sign you might be overwhelmed and need to adjust your schedule?

What is constant fatigue, missing deadlines, or feeling stressed all the time?

500

What strategy helps you reward yourself after completing a task?

What is the “if-then” or reward system? (Ex: If I finish my essay, then I can watch an episode of my show.)

500

What’s one way to stay accountable to your goals?

What is sharing them with a friend, teacher, or using a checklist?