Lesson #2 Preparing In High School

When you _________ you have all the materials needed to complete a task.

• Set goals

• Manage your time

• Are organized

• Study

How can goal setting help with academic performance?

• It helps you focus on what needs to be done and why.

• It is an effective study skill.

• Writing goals down makes them happen.

• They help you understand content better.

Which is the best example of someone growing their network while in high-school?

• Setting goals and telling friends about them.

• Planning time to meet with friends to go to a sporting event.

• Having regular check-ins with teachers and counselors to discuss goals.

• Sharing grades with friends and family.

Prioritization is an example of a skill that helps you reach long term goals because...

• it helps organize classroom materials.

• it allows you to have fun and relaxation which is important to success

• it focuses on the most important tasks first, which leads to accomplishing long term goals.

• it is a study technique that helps with memorization.

Which is an example of an effective study skill?

• Re-reading a chapter in a textbook.

• Getting to bed early.

• Reading over notes

• Making notecards and quizzing yourself.

Who is most likely able to help you accomplish goals?

• Teachers

• Parents or caregivers

• Friends

• All of the above

What study skill is being used when taking a large project and breaking it down into smaller manageable tasks?

• Prioritizing

• Chunking

• Goal setting

• Telescoping

Why should you block time on a calendar to study on a regular basis?

• Improving your time management helps you study regularly instead of cramming.

• This study skill can keep your calendar balanced.

• You don't need to if you just remember

• This organization trick fills up your calendar.

Which of the following can be considered an important part off time management?

• Keeping papers in a binder with dividers for each class.

• Highlighting times on a calendar.

• Timing how long it takes to finish assignments and take quizzes.

• Thinking about how much time to spend on each task, and in what order they should be done

Which is the best explanation for why organization can lead to academic and career success?

• It allows you to locate materials, be aware of your assignments and plan time to get things done.

• It forces you to focus on one thing at a time.

• It enables you to be more creative with assignments.

• It fosters good connections between you, your peers and your teachers.