Planning and Organization

What should you use to record assignments, commitments, and other things you want to remember?

• Your hand

• Small scraps of paper

• Your planner

• Nothing

Why are binder clips important for planners?

• They're cute and are a nice accessory

• They hold your place so you don't have to flip through lots of pages

• They're cool, like the new fidget spinners

• What are binder clips?

How do planners help people?

• You look smarter when you have one

• They keep you organized

• They help you manage your time

• They keep you organized and help you manage your time

True or False? You should check your planner before bed

• True

• False

Where should your planner be during the school day?

• In your locker / school bag

• At home

• On your desk

When should you write assignments in your planner?

• At the end of the day before you go home

• Never

• As soon as they are said / given in class

• After you get in trouble for not doing work

If you set a goal for yourself, what should you do?

• Schedule time into your day to work on the goal

• Hope / Wish it comes true

• Get around to it when you finish all of the fun things you want to do

What is a benefit of being organized?

• It get you a pay rise

• It saves you time

• Its hard work

• You get more holidays

Which of these techniques would NOT be used to improve your own organization?

• Folder

• Calendar

• Highlighters

• Facebook

Why is a Folder an appropriate use for holding assignments, notes and worksheets? 

• Because its colourful
• Because all work is kept in one safe place
• Because it is the right shape
• Because you cannot lose it