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Dual Credit Tool Kit: Time Management

Dual Credit Tool Kit: Time Management

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Dual Credit Tool Kit: Time ManagementWhy?

Write down 5-10 things that you think get in your way from using your time wisely?

Example: I spend too much time on Facebook

Dual Credit Tool Kit: Time Management

ACTION!

How do I reconcile my life with the demands of school?

Dual Credit Tool Kit: Time Management

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Job

FriendsFamily

Homework

How much school work should I do every week?

To be organized and successful, you should plan for approximately three hours of studying/homework/assignments per course

Dual Credit Tool Kit: Time Management

Managing Daily Homework

Stay on top of things from the FIRST day of classesAttend all classesPrepare for classes by doing all assignments and

readingsDevelop regular homework and study scheduleFollow course outlines Learn effective strategies for studying, reading and note

takingAdapt your study routine to how you work best (quiet

area, in groups, etc)

Dual Credit Tool Kit: Time Management

Semester Schedule:

Dual Credit Tool Kit: Time Management

• A single sheet that allows you to see what day and time you have classes, assignments and exams

• Allows you to see at a glance what your semester looks like and what assignments and tests are coming up

• Only things worth a grade are put into this plan

• A copy of your Semester Schedule should be in your locker, each binder and your agenda

• Add this information to your cell phone, email calendar etc

Semester Schedule

Weekly Schedule:

A single sheet that allows you to see what you must accomplish each day

Use your semester plan to determine what must be accomplished every week

A copy of your weekly schedule should be attached to your locker, each binder or notebook, and your agenda

Allows you to see at a glance how each hour of your day should be spent

You should be putting in 3 hours of homework, assignment prep, studying time for each course you are taking

Dual Credit Tool Kit: Time Management

Weekly Schedule

On the weekly handout plot the following: 1. Part time job: Tues 4 pm to 9 pm

2. Health Care in Canada: read chapter 5 and make notes (2 hours)

3. Law: do research for Assignment #3 and develop thesis statement (3 hours)

4. Data Management: prepare for quiz (1.5 hours)

5. Doctor’s appointment : Wed 3 to 4 pm

6. English: read chapter 3 and make notes (2 hours)

7. Health Care in Canada: prepare questions for class discussion (1.5 hours)

ACTION!Time Management Activity

Dual Credit Tool Kit: Time Management