Time Tools
You can write assignments, practices, and important dates in this.
What is a planner?
An assignment due tomorrow or one due next month—which should you work on first?
What is the assignment due tomorrow?
Watching videos instead of doing your homework can become one of these.
What is a time-waster?
The “S” in SMART stands for this word.
What is specific?
You forgot what your homework is. This is the first place you should check.
What is my planner or Google Classroom?
This tool shows the days, weeks, and months of the year.
What is a calendar?
A task that is important and needs to be completed soon is called this.
What is a high-priority task?
Waiting until the last minute to begin an assignment is called this.
What is procrastination?
The “M” in SMART stands for this word.
What is measurable?
You have a large project to complete. You should divide it into these.
What are smaller steps?
This device can remind you when it is time to begin or stop an activity.
What is a timer?
Doing the most important task first is called this.
What is prioritizing?
Putting your phone away while studying helps remove this.
What is a distraction?
A SMART goal should include a date or time for completing it. This makes the goal what?
What is time-bound?
You have basketball practice tonight and homework due tomorrow. When should you plan to complete your homework?
What is before or after practice?
Making one of these helps you remember everything you need to complete.
You have homework and want to play a video game. Which should you complete first?
What is homework?
If you keep talking instead of working, you may not finish your assignment by this.
What is the deadline?
Which is more specific: “I will do better” or “I will turn in all of my assignments this week”?
What is “I will turn in all of my assignments this week”?
An unexpected event changes your plans. You should do this to your schedule.
What is adjust or change it?
Checking your planner every day helps prevent you from forgetting these.
Your project is due Friday, but your friend wants to video chat. What should you do first?
What is work on the project?
Name one way to avoid wasting time while doing homework.
What is turning off notifications, putting away the phone, working somewhere quiet, or using a timer?
“I will read for 20 minutes each night this week” is an example of this kind of goal.
What is a SMART goal?
You have three assignments due this week. Name one action that would help you complete them on time.
What is write them in a planner, prioritize them, make a schedule, or begin early?