I don’t make good grades. I can’t seem to listen and pay attention in class. I’m so bored and sleepy. I hate school. I don’t feel like studying. How can I rest when the phone keeps ringing? I have to answer it! Work is more important than school.

TIME MANAGEMENT AND STUDY SKILLS What is the difference between a “have to” and a “want to”? I want to prioritize, but I don’t know how! How important is studying, anyway? Are there strategies for studying and time management? Are they easy?

Have To vs. Want To Have-to’s include: Family responsibilities School and Homework Sleep Eating and personal hygiene Want-to’s are: Activities Down time (friends, reading, watching TV)

Time Management Helps You To… Gain time Gain motivation Reduce avoidance Eliminate cramming Reduce anxiety

Time Tips Make a master schedule for yourself. Establish a regular time and place for study. Write down all class assignments in your agenda. Take breaks. Have a study strategy. Study with a partner. Schedule your most difficult tasks for the times you are most alert.

Time to Study! (But How?) Try SQ3R.SQ3R Read…really read! Make outlines. Take good class notes. Look at the notes you take!notes

SQ3R Survey Question Read Recite Review

Note Taking Strategies Attitude is everything! Listen for main ideas rather than words or facts. Write them down rapidly. Follow the logical progression of the lesson. Connect to previous knowledge when you can. Devise some shorthand, but be sure you understand it! Organize your notes later. This is part of STUDYING! STUDYING

Those who do not study are only cattle dressed up in men’s clothes. --Chinese Proverb