Managing Your Time

A study schedule should include the following features...

Check all that apply.

• classes

• due dates

• duration

• old test scores

• time of day

Based on the scenarios below, Which describes the best advantage of using electronic scheduling tools?

• They can send automated reminders.

• They automatically back up on a server.

• They let users take extensive class notes.

• They are always simple to use.

What does it mean to "chunk" an assignment?

• to take breaks during work on a large assignment.

• to reduce the size of a large assignment.

• to break a large assignment into smaller parts.

• to divide a large assignment among friends.

Answer explanation

When is "chunking" a good strategy for completing large assignments?

• When you want to make the assignment less boring.

• When you want to make the assignment more thorough.

• When you want to make the assignment less difficult.

• When you want to make the assignment more manageable.

Time management can be used for what purpose?

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• planning daily activities

• completing tasks

• maintaining a schedule

• avoiding commitments

• keeping appointments

What is time management?

• Time management is using time calmly.

• Time management is using time effectively.

• Time management is using time quickly.

• Time management is using time thoughtfully.

Answer explanation

As a student, how can you use time management skills?

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• to determine when to study

• to choose what classes to take

• to decide how to use study time

• to decide if breaks are needed

• to create a study schedule

Choose the best describes why getting sufficient sleep is important for time management?

• Sleep affects attention span.

• Sleep reduces the need for memorization.

• Sleep improves random access memory.

• Sleep prevents procrastination.

As a student, to effectively manage time during a study session you should...

Check all that apply.

• staying focused

• keeping a positive attitude

• making a to-do list

• respond to short text messages

• scheduling breaks

To prioritize a task means to...

• to rank tasks from most to least important

• to organize tasks from easiest to most difficult

• to rate tasks from most to least favorite

• to arrange tasks from most to least time-consuming