Time Management and Study Skills Strategies

Organization How to get organized and make the best use of your time Use a planner – look at it every day Write due dates for: Assignments Projects Exams Organization

Organization (continued) Use brightly colored sticky note flags as a reminder for approaching due dates Use planner – don’t rely on your memory Daily To Do List List most important tasks first Add items not completed from previous day Cross off items as completed Organization (continued)

Organization (continued) Set priorities Get started Try to avoid procrastinating Keep in mind other commitments such as sports, clubs, part-time jobs, family commitments Reward self after completing a task – get a snack, take a walk, listen to music, watch tv Organization (continued)

Organization (continued) Be flexible – some days may be busier than others Be realistic about what you can accomplish each day If you overestimate what you can accomplish, then you may get discouraged and lose motivation Organization (continued)

Study Strategies Use efficient study strategies to study smarter In class: Actively listen Take notes Participate Study Strategies

Study Strategies (continued) Keep a neat, organized notebook or separate folders for each class Do your homework – if you don’t understand something, ask the teacher the next day in class Use highlighters or colored pens for each subject Highlight notes Study Strategies (continued)

Study Strategies (continued) At home – review class notes daily Take a short break after studying for 30-45 minutes Break long assignments into sections – tackle sections one at a time – long projects can be overwhelming while short assignments are easier to accomplish Study Strategies (continued)

Study Strategies (continued) Review notes frequently so you don’t have to spend hours studying the night before a test As you review notes write down any items that need clarification and ask teacher for help Use flashcards to help organize information from notes Study Strategies (continued)

Study Strategies (continued) Find the best time to study and complete work As soon as you get home or Relax first, study later Be sure to set a specific time and stick to the schedule as much as possible

Study Strategies (continued) Find a dedicated, clutter free place to study – preferably use a desk, kitchen or dining room table Rid yourself of distractions such as cell phones, tv, etc. Avoid Social Media while studying – it can be a huge distraction Study Strategies (continued)

Tips to remember Use Make Set Take Review Dedicate Avoid Use a planner Make a daily To Do List Make Set priorities Set Take notes, actively listen Take Review class notes daily Review Dedicate a study space Dedicate Avoid Social Media and distractions when studying Avoid Take a break, reward yourself when a task is completed Tips to remember

“The secret of getting ahead is getting started” Mark Twain