Organized Student

It’s a good idea to tackle an entire project the night before it is due because it forces you to work under pressure and sharpens your thinking.

• True

• False

It is important for your parents to be as aware of your ______________ as you are.

• schedule and activities

• homework and assignments

• dreams and goals

• friends

Extra-curricular activities will only get in the way of homework and should be avoided.

• True

• False

An planner/assignment book is an excellent place to ...

• make a list of all the homework you need to do.

• doodle.

• write notes to your friends.

Color-coding folders and textbooks is a waste of time.

• True

• False

A messy locker, desk or backpack gets in the way of success in school.

• True

• False

When you have a large project to do, it’s best to ...

• break it down into daily assignments.

• wait until its due so the pressure helps you stay motivated.

• Schedule a weekend were you can do whole the project

Always do the _________ part of a large assignment the first night.

• easiest

• hardest

• smallest

• largest

When you study for an important exam, it helps to ask your teacher for a study guide, or make your own.

• True

• False

The night before a big test, try to ....

• get extra sleep.

• eat a big dinner.

• do all your studying.