MAPS: Study Skills Test REVIEW

Why should you keep an organized homework folder?

• Keeping an organized homework folder lets you know at a quick glance what work you need to do and makes it easier to turn work in, too!

• Keeping an organized homework folder lets you know at a quick glance what work you need to do and makes it harder to turn work in, too!

• Keeping an organized homework folder lets you take work home to finish before your next class.

• Keeping an organized homework folder lets you decide what you want to work on first.

You might need a homework folder if...

Choose the answer that is not true.

• You can't find homework that you need to complete.

• You can't find homework you need to turn in.

• You forget to turn in homework assignments.

• You want to improve your grades, but your organization skills are perfect.

True or False: Setting up your notebooks will make it easier to stay organized over time. Organizing all of your papers can be extremely time consuming. Simply put, if you set up an organized system early, it will pay off.

• True

• False

According to setting up your notebook in pictures, what is step #2?

• Place a hole-punched folder in each section of your notebook. You should have one for every class.

• Divide your binder into sections for every class that you have. Label the sections.

• Label a hole-punched folder "Homework Folder". Label one side "to do" and one side "done". Put this folder in the front of your binder.

True or False: All notebooks get a little messy over time. It's important to set out time on a regular basis to go through your notebooks and make sure they are in order. If you do this weekly, you will find it overwhelming.

• True

• False

Staying ​ (a)   is a practice. It is not something you can do once and just forget about. Instead, you need to constantly practice to help you stay neat and tidy in the long term.

• organized
• up late
• prepared
• home
• in school

Match the following with their "Staying Organized" strategy:

• In Class

• Plan a day each week to re-organize binders.

• Your Binders

• Clean up after yourself as you go when working on assignments or projects.

• Your Locker

• Have a designated spot for your homework, books, and other materials.

• At Home

• Take time once a week or so to tidy out your locker.

True or False: Using a calendar or planner will help you become more aware of important dates and deadlines. This is especially important for projects, tests, quizzes, and other crucial deadlines. It will make you more aware of the deadline by writing it down. This will serve as a visual reminder when you check your calendar/planner.

• True

• False

Which of the following is NOT something you would to write on your calendar or planner?

• Important Personal Information

• Important Due Dates

• Specific Homework/ Assignment Information

• After school obligations

True or False: Using a daily homework log helps you to recognize what assignments need to be completed. By writing them down, you will be more likely to forget the assignments.

• True

• False