Deadline thoughts G10-G12 JAN 2024

When you receive a new assignment, what's your process for breaking it down and budgeting your time?

G10

• I immediately enter the due date into my calendar and break the assignment down into smaller tasks with their own mini-deadlines.

• I create a checklist of everything I need to do to complete the assignment. Then I estimate how long each part will take me and schedule blocks of time accordingly.

• As soon as I get an assignment, I calculate how many days I have until it's due. Then I divide up the work into equal chunks that I can accomplish each day.

• I tend to procrastinate, so I have to force myself to start assignments right away. I set aside a little bit of time daily that I dedicate specifically to that assignment.

• I don't really budget my time or break down assignments. I just wait until the last minute panic sets in and then try to throw something together the night before it's due.

When you receive a new assignment, what's your process for breaking it down and budgeting your time?

G11

• I immediately enter the due date into my calendar and break the assignment down into smaller tasks with their own mini-deadlines.

• I create a checklist of everything I need to do to complete the assignment. Then I estimate how long each part will take me and schedule blocks of time accordingly.

• As soon as I get an assignment, I calculate how many days I have until it's due. Then I divide up the work into equal chunks that I can accomplish each day.

• I tend to procrastinate, so I have to force myself to start assignments right away. I set aside a little bit of time daily that I dedicate specifically to that assignment.

• I don't really budget my time or break down assignments. I just wait until the last minute panic sets in and then try to throw something together the night before it's due.

When you receive a new assignment, what's your process for breaking it down and budgeting your time?

G12

• I immediately enter the due date into my calendar and break the assignment down into smaller tasks with their own mini-deadlines.

• I create a checklist of everything I need to do to complete the assignment. Then I estimate how long each part will take me and schedule blocks of time accordingly.

• As soon as I get an assignment, I calculate how many days I have until it's due. Then I divide up the work into equal chunks that I can accomplish each day.

• I tend to procrastinate, so I have to force myself to start assignments right away. I set aside a little bit of time daily that I dedicate specifically to that assignment.

• I don't really budget my time or break down assignments. I just wait until the last minute panic sets in and then try to throw something together the night before it's due.

Do you find you work better under the pressure of a quickly approaching deadline or when you have more time?

G10

• I actually thrive when a deadline is looming. The pressure keeps me focused and productive, and I do my best work under tight timelines.

• I prefer having more time because I tend to take things slowly and carefully. Rushed, last-minute work often means I make mistakes.

• While I envy those who work well under pressure, I know myself, and I need deadlines weeks in advance to tackle projects bit-by-bit. If it's down to the wire, I get so anxious I can't function.

• Ideally, I operate best with a healthy balance - some pressure from a firm deadline, but enough advance notice to prepare and not feel frantic.

• I don't really have a preference between high or low pressure timelines. I just consistently start working on assignments as late as humanly possible no matter how much lead time I have.

Do you find you work better under the pressure of a quickly approaching deadline or when you have more time?

G11

• I actually thrive when a deadline is looming. The pressure keeps me focused and productive, and I do my best work under tight timelines.

• I prefer having more time because I tend to take things slowly and carefully. Rushed, last-minute work often means I make mistakes.

• While I envy those who work well under pressure, I know myself, and I need deadlines weeks in advance to tackle projects bit-by-bit. If it's down to the wire, I get so anxious I can't function.

• Ideally, I operate best with a healthy balance - some pressure from a firm deadline, but enough advance notice to prepare and not feel frantic.

• I don't really have a preference between high or low pressure timelines. I just consistently start working on assignments as late as humanly possible no matter how much lead time I have.

Do you find you work better under the pressure of a quickly approaching deadline or when you have more time?

G12

• I actually thrive when a deadline is looming. The pressure keeps me focused and productive, and I do my best work under tight timelines.

• I prefer having more time because I tend to take things slowly and carefully. Rushed, last-minute work often means I make mistakes.

• While I envy those who work well under pressure, I know myself, and I need deadlines weeks in advance to tackle projects bit-by-bit. If it's down to the wire, I get so anxious I can't function.

• Ideally, I operate best with a healthy balance - some pressure from a firm deadline, but enough advance notice to prepare and not feel frantic.

• I don't really have a preference between high or low pressure timelines. I just consistently start working on assignments as late as humanly possible no matter how much lead time I have.

When you realize a deadline is approaching faster than you anticipated, how do you respond? What do you do? G10

• I take a deep breath and try not to panic. I reassess what absolutely must get done by the deadline and what can wait if needed. Then I make a list and tackle one task at a time.

• I immediately revise my schedule to maximize the time I have left. I minimize distractions, block off more work time, and get very focused.

• I tend to freeze up and struggle to get going. But after venting out my anxiety, I break each assignment down into mini-tasks to make it less overwhelming.

• I just disconnect for a bit until I can get a grip emotionally. I know from experience that I can't produce anything worthwhile when extremely stressed out.

• Even if I suspect I won't get it all done on time, I start working flat out, ditch any perfectionist urges, and just try to complete what I can.

When you realize a deadline is approaching faster than you anticipated, how do you respond? What do you do? G11

• I take a deep breath and try not to panic. I reassess what absolutely must get done by the deadline and what can wait if needed. Then I make a list and tackle one task at a time.

• I immediately revise my schedule to maximize the time I have left. I minimize distractions, block off more work time, and get very focused.

• I tend to freeze up and struggle to get going. But after venting out my anxiety, I break each assignment down into mini-tasks to make it less overwhelming.

• I just disconnect for a bit until I can get a grip emotionally. I know from experience that I can't produce anything worthwhile when extremely stressed out.

• Even if I suspect I won't get it all done on time, I start working flat out, ditch any perfectionist urges, and just try to complete what I can.

When you realize a deadline is approaching faster than you anticipated, how do you respond? What do you do? G12

• I take a deep breath and try not to panic. I reassess what absolutely must get done by the deadline and what can wait if needed. Then I make a list and tackle one task at a time.

• I immediately revise my schedule to maximize the time I have left. I minimize distractions, block off more work time, and get very focused.

• I tend to freeze up and struggle to get going. But after venting out my anxiety, I break each assignment down into mini-tasks to make it less overwhelming.

• I just disconnect for a bit until I can get a grip emotionally. I know from experience that I can't produce anything worthwhile when extremely stressed out.

• Even if I suspect I won't get it all done on time, I start working flat out, ditch any perfectionist urges, and just try to complete what I can.

Have you ever missed a deadline before? What happened and how did you handle it? G10

• Yes, I've occasionally misjudged the time it would take me to complete assignments. I and asked respectfully for an extension or chance to still submit the work.

• I was overwhelmed juggling multiple deadlines and overlooked one. I reached out to the teacher right away explaining what happened.

• Thankfully no. At least not up to now.

• Unfortunately yes - I had a family emergency that prevented me from meeting the deadline. My teachers and/or IB coordinator completely understood and let me reschedule the deadline.

• I used to be chronically late on assignments until I finally figured out time management last year.