1. Time Management
The Missing Notes

2. 7 Time Management Tips for Students
List
List everything you have to do & how much time you will need
Plan
Plan your life with a calendar/planner/agenda. (include sleep, social time, study time, etc.)
Be Flexible
Be flexible, but realistic. Try to limit HW to 2 hours only (remember most takes take a little longer than expected)
Plan time to avoid repetition (save time by planning ahead) Ex: Works Cited Page
Avoid
Avoid procrastination/distraction (every person is different) Ex: Study group, music
Exercise
Exercise to clear your head (even 10 min. will help!)
Evaluate
Evaluate your time management plan, and tweak it until it works.

3. Time Wasters Lack of planning Lack of priorities Over-commitment
Haste – (creates double the work)
Social group
Indecision/lack of confidence
Time Wasters

4. 7 Hints on Time Planning Build schedule around commitments Fixed
Examples
Flexible
Classes
Sports
Clubs
Church
Chores
Sleeping
Study
Free time
Social time

5. 7 Hints on Time Planning 2. Plan study time Do research
Break Assignments Down
Example
Break Study Time Down
Do research
Take notes on research
Rough drafts
Editing draft
Submitting draft
etc.
Read chapter
Outline chapter
Make note cards
Study notes cards
Review for test

6. 7 Hints on Time Planning
3. reg. time & place -know what you’re going to study and when -helps you be organized -helps you make quick decisions
YES NO
“study history
“study chemistry”
“study”

7. 7 Hints on Time Planning
YES NO
“study history
“study chemistry”
“study”
4. Study right after class -info fresh in your mind -retention rate = higher -one hour today is better than two hours later

8. 7 Hints on Time Planning
5. Use off hours for study -take advantage of Success -on the bus/car ride -before/after school -saves time for fun later

9. 7 Hints on Time Planning
6. 2 hrs MAX per subject in one sitting. Use off hours for study -tired -can’t concentrate -take breaks -switch to another subject -our counselors recommend….

10. 7 Hints on Time Planning
7. Borrow time – don’t steal it. -unexpected event = trade for “free time” -make sure to adjust your schedule

11. Maximize efficiency by working with your body cycles
Cognitive Tasks
Short Term Memory
Long Term Memory
Manual Dexterity
Physical Workouts
8am – 12pm
6am – 10am
1pm – 4 pm
2pm – 6 pm
Evening is best
Muscle coordination = best
Ex:
Any mental task that requires effort
Reading
Math
Problem-solving
Any task that requires minimal brain storage
Last minute review for tests
Any task that requires max brain storage
Memorization
Any task involving the use of hands
Typing
Writing
Painting
Drawing
Playing guitar
Sports
Gym

12. Monitor & Reward Behavior
Focus on what you accomplished
Check off items
Rewards after finished tasks
Take break = reward
Reschedule unfinished tasks
Be a friend to yourself

13. What You Need to Know for the Test
Study the 7 Time Management Tips for Students
Study the 7 Hints on Time Planning
(Example questions in blue)
Ex: Why is it important to be flexible and realistic?
Ex: Which tip requires you to think about the diff. places you have been in order to determine where you are the most focused?
Create a life schedule
Allow time for planning and avoid repetition
Be flexible and realistic
Avoid procrastination and distraction
Study the Time Wasters
Ex: Match the CAUSE to the time waster
Ex: Match the SOLUTION to the time waster
Cause: you enjoy socializing too much.
___________________________________ ____
Cause: you are impatient with details or routines. ___________________________________ ____
Cause: you are afraid of making a mistake.