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2 Transition Advisory Pathways Workshop Presentation Directions: © 2009 by Cortez Management Corporation. Workshop not to be used without proper license. Most slides are animated and advance automatically. Icons appear throughout the presentation to signal Class Discussions or Activities. After completing these slides, click once with the mouse or right arrow key to begin the next section of the presentation. To pause a slide, move the mouse cursor to the bottom left corner. This will signal navigation icons to appear. Click on the slide icon and select pause from the menu options. Use the Escape key to exit the presentation at any time.

3 Organizational Skills 2 2

4 What kind of student are you? Read the 7 questions below and answer each with: YES or NO. 1. Do you forget what you have for homework each night? 2. Do you often lose or misplace things? 3. Do you leave needed books at school? 4. Do you waste time looking for supplies? 5. Do you wait until the last minute to start projects? 6. Is your backpack, locker, or room messy? 7. Are you always running late? 3 3 Click to the next slide, so students can score their answers.

5 Your Answers Take a few minutes to score your answers. First, count the number of “YES” answers. Next, count the number of “NO” answers. Write the totals on your paper. 4 4 Click to the next slide after students score their answers.

6 Overview Part 1: The Time Quadrants Part 2: How To Organize and Plan Part 3: Organizing Large Projects 5 5

7 Time Quadrants Part 1 6 6 How can you take charge of your time to allow yourself to fit in more of what’s important to you? The Time Quadrant Model, classifying activities by “important” and/or “urgent”, is a helpful tool. Covey, Sean. The 7 Habits of Highly Effective Teens (pages 107-113). New York: 1998.

8 7 7 The Time Quadrants URGENTNOT URGENT Important Not Important THE PROCRASTINATOR Exam Tomorrow Friend Gets Inured Late For Work Project Due Today Car Breaks Down THE SLACKER Too Much TV Endless Phone Calls Excessive Computer Games Mall Marathons Time Wasters THE YES-MAN Unimportant Phone Calls Interruptions Other People’s Small Problems Peer Pressure 1 THE PRIORITIZER Planning, Goal Setting Essay Due in a Week Exercise Relationships Relaxation 2 3 4 Who Are You? Considerations Important or Not Important Urgent or Not Urgent Covey, Sean. The 7 Habits of Highly Effective Teens (pages 107-113). New York: 1998.

9 8 8 THE PROCRASTINATOR Exam Tomorrow Friend Gets Inured Late For Work Project Due Today Car Breaks Down 1 The Time Quadrants The Procrastinator: Focuses on “Important” and “Urgent” Thrives Under Pressure Never Plans Ahead Does Not Perform To Maximum Potential Covey, Sean. The 7 Habits of Highly Effective Teens (pages 107-113). New York: 1998.

10 9 9 The Time Quadrants The Prioritizer: Focuses on “Important” but “Not Urgent” Makes a Plan and Works the Plan Schedules Time for Exercise, Relation, Family and Friends High Performer THE PRIORITIZER Planning, Goal Setting Essay Due in a Week Exercise Relationships Relaxation 2 Covey, Sean. The 7 Habits of Highly Effective Teens (pages 107-113). New York: 1998.

11 10 The Time Quadrants The Yes-Man: Focuses on “Urgent” but “Not Important” Always Tries to Please Can’t Say No Has No Backbone 3 3 THE YES-MAN Unimportant Phone Calls Interruptions Other People’s Small Problems Peer Pressure 3 Covey, Sean. The 7 Habits of Highly Effective Teens (pages 107-113). New York: 1998.

12 11 The Time Quadrants The Slacker: Focuses on “Not Important” and “Not Urgent” Couch Potato Lack of Responsibility Loves Anything in Excess 3 3 THE SLACKER Too Much TV Endless Phone Calls Excessive Computer Games Mall Marathons Time Wasters 4 Covey, Sean. The 7 Habits of Highly Effective Teens (pages 107-113). New York: 1998.

13 12 URGENTNOT URGENT Important Not Important THE PROCRASTINATOR Exam Tomorrow Friend Gets Inured Late For Work Project Due Today Car Breaks Down THE YES-MAN Unimportant Phone Calls Interruptions Other People’s Small Problems Peer Pressure THE PRIORITIZER Planning, Goal Setting Essay Due in a Week Exercise Relationships Relaxation THE SLACKER Too Much TV Endless Phone Calls Excessive Computer Games Mall Marathons Time Wasters 1 2 34 The Time Quadrants Class Discussion 1.Which quadrant are you spending your time in? 2.Do you need to spend more time in quadrant 2? Covey, Sean. The 7 Habits of Highly Effective Teens (pages 107-113). New York: 1998.

14 Try to spend more time as a “Prioritizer”. How can you do this? 13 Part 2: Get Organized and Plan

15 ANSWERS: Get Organized and Plan Ahead Organization is the key to success. Organized people strive for excellence, and “work smarter, not harder”. 14

16 1. Set Realistic Goals 2. Plan Ahead 3. Get into a routine 4. Use your time wisely 5. Work before play 6. Study in chunks 7. Ask questions Get Organized 15

17 Set Realistic Goals At the beginning of the school year set realistic goals. Write your goals on index cards and post them where you can see them everyday. Break large goals into mini-goals. Writing down your goals and posting them helps to make them real or concrete and will motivate you to work toward them! TIP 16

18 Plan on having homework every night! Reading assignments and long-term projects need to be included in your study schedule. Allocate time to study for tests and quizzes, including final exams. Plan Ahead 17

19 Make a “To-Do” list each day. This list can include homework as well as daily or weekly chores. Determine how long each task will take. Get in the habit of doing your homework and chores at regular times. 18 You may want to check off items as you complete them. TIP

20 To-Do List Activity Take a few minutes to create your To-Do List for tonight! Consider the list of activities and school work you have scheduled for tomorrow. List things such as: after school activities club meetings sports practices studying for tests homework assignments 19

21 Do you think making a To-Do list will help you organize your time each day? Try to spend at least 15 minutes per day, making a To-Do list for the next day. 20 Discuss your answers Do you think you have taken on too much? Try to avoid overload. A To-Do list will help you determine how much study time you will need and how many activities you can commit to each day.

22 Routines involve doing the same thing each time the same way. Once learned, routines become automatic. Get Into a Routine Picking the same place to study every night. 21 Doing your homework at the same time each night. Choosing a location in your house or a room where you can keep your backpack or books. A spot close to the door will make it easy to grab! GOOD ROUTINES:

23 Decide what time to set your alarm clock so that you will be ready on time. Pad your time by 15 minutes! For example, if it takes you 30 minutes to shower and dress in the morning, plan for 45 min. TIPS 22 Keep your lunch money, car keys, books, and sports equipment in a specific place. Do as much as possible the night before, such as packing your lunch or deciding what outfit to wear.

24 Which example is a good routine? 1.2. 3. 4. Sumey overslept. She does not set her alarm clock every night. Andrew always has trouble finding his shoes in the morning. Kristen packs her book bag the night before and arrives ahead of schedule. Aaliya does her homework in a different place each night. 23

25 Answer 1. Sumey overslept. She does not set her alarm clock every night. 2. Andrew always has trouble finding his shoes in the morning. 3. Kristen packs her book bag the night before and arrives ahead of schedule. 4. Aaliya does her homework in a different place each night. 24 ? Why is this the right answer?

26 What would you do? Kyle is late for school. It took him a long time to find his book bag this morning. To make matters worse, he was half way to school and could not remember if he put his math book and homework in his book bag. Suggest at least two ideas to get him more organized. 25

27 Answer - Pick a specific place in his house to keep his book bag. - Put his completed assignments in his bag as he finishes each subject. - Check his book bag each night before he goes to bed to make sure he has everything he will need the next day. Do your answers match the ones below? 26

28 Don’t cram for tests or quizzes. Cramming will cause you to panic and you may not remember the information. Use Your Time Wisely Develop a study plan for tests that begins days or weeks prior to the test. Make a plan for working on long term assignments or projects. Stick to your schedule! If a teacher gives you class time, use it wisely. Begin your homework or study. 27

29 A student planner is essential for organizing your time A good student planner has pocket folders, dividers, and a calendar. It is very important to use only one calendar! This way you won’t miss appointments. TIP The calendar in your student planner should document: all school assignments, activities and work commitments. 28

30 Let your friends know your Let your friends know your homework schedule so they don’t homework schedule so they don’t interrupt you. interrupt you. Play Watch TV, talk to friends, or IM Watch TV, talk to friends, or IM friends after your homework is friends after your homework is completed. completed. Don’t delay homework excuses like “I’ll do it with excuses like “I’ll do it after this show”. This often after this show”. This often results in homework not results in homework not getting done. getting done. Work Work Before 29

31 Breaking up big assignments into smaller “chunks” will reduce stress. First, identify all steps for large assignments such as long-term projects or a final exam. Next, put the steps in order and make a schedule. Each day (or week) work on one step. Study in “Chunks” Don’t try to study everything at once! 30

32 Break up your study time! If you need four hours to study for a test, schedule four sessions, one hour each day for four days. How to best organize or break-up “chunks”: TIP 31 Organize “chunks” by the most difficult to the least difficult. Getting the more difficult subjects or assignments out of the way will allow you to coast through the rest.

33 If you did not understand the main If you did not understand the main points of a lecture, ask your teacher to points of a lecture, ask your teacher to look at your notes. look at your notes. This will be easier than trying to figure out your This will be easier than trying to figure out your notes later. notes later. Ask Questions Don’t be afraid to ask your teacher to repeat information. Chances are your classmates might need to hear it again too! 32 TIP

34 Organizing Large Projects Part 3 Class Discussion What are the steps for getting started on a long-term project? How do you divide large projects into smaller parts or “chunks”? Why is it important to work on a project in “chunks”? 33 Click to the next slide to view answer.

35 Divide and Conquer! Organizing large projects into smaller parts or chunks makes them less overwhelming. Completing chunks on schedule increases the odds that the project will be completed successfully by deadline. Divide and Conquer! Organizing large projects into smaller parts or chunks makes them less overwhelming. Completing chunks on schedule increases the odds that the project will be completed successfully by deadline. Answer Part 1 Research Part 2 Outline 34

36 Step 1: Break Into Smaller “Chunks” Make a list of all the things you have to do for the project. Don’t forget to include research, creating an outline, writing each section, creating a model, etc. Identify any supplies you will need. This list will allow your project to become a series of “chunks” instead of a big, overwhelming one! Research Outline Write drafts 35

37 Project Management Chart Project Tasks:Complete by: Do research. This includes library research, textbook research and interviews. Write down your sources. Review and evaluate your project. How well did you do? What could you improve? Create an outline. Include your thesis, and any supporting information. Write your paper or create your presentation. Include an introduction/opening, a body/supporting ideas, and a conclusion/closing. Include a Bibliography. Summarize project goals and determine steps for completing the project. Use your list to create a chart. This will help determine the priority of each project “chunk” or section. It will also keep track of each deadline. Use your list to create a chart. This will help determine the priority of each project “chunk” or section. It will also keep track of each deadline. 36

38 Step 2: Estimate Time It is never too early to start on your project! By starting early, you guarantee that you have enough time to do a good job. When choosing the completion deadline for each “chunk” or section, it is better to overestimate the time required, rather than underestimate it. TIP 37 Make deadlines earlier than you think are necessary and include time for making revisions. Always plan for the unexpected!

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40 Trey has a Science Fair project due in three months. His teacher is counting the grade he receives on the project as half of his final semester grade. Trey has not done well on some of his quizzes and assignments. He really needs to get a good grade on the project. What would you do? What steps should he do first? 39 Click to the next slide to view answer.

41 Trey should: 1. Start on his project early, even if the project is not due for 3 months. 2. Determine how long the project will take. 3. Break the project up into smaller sections. 4. Create a chart to help better manage the project and keep him on track. Do your answers look similar to ones below? Answers 40

42 Trey has decided to do his Science Fair Project on pollution. He is going to test the effects of detergent on plant life. Trey has a lot to do! He will have to research his topic, state a hypothesis, plan and conduct his experiment, analyze the data, draw a conclusion, and prepare his exhibit. It is September 15 th and the project is due on December 15 th. Take a few minutes to draw a rough draft of what Trey’s organizational chart might look like. Include what you think each section of the project might be and how long each section will take to complete. Click to the next slide to view answers. 41

43 Does your chart look similar? Answers Does it have similar parts or sections? Are your dates or lengths of time close to the deadlines listed? 42

44 Start today to implement these important organizational skills to produce your desired outcomes! 46


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