Organizing Your Schoolwork

What is the first step to getting organized according to the text?

• Avoid distractions

• Clean out your backpack every few days

• Use a planner or planning app

• Organize your stuff

Where is the best place to work on your schoolwork?

• While watching TV

• In a noisy room

• On your bed

• At a desk or table

What should you do to help manage big projects?

• Start them the night before they're due

• Break big projects into parts

• Only work on them during class

• Ignore the deadline

How can you reduce test anxiety?

• By cramming the night before

• By skipping the test

• By preparing and studying

• By ignoring the test material

What is a sign that music is distracting you from studying?

• You finish your work quickly

• You feel more relaxed

• You are reading the same page over and over

• You can memorize facts better

What should you do if you get distracted while studying?

• Start a different subject

• Guide your attention back into study mode

• Give up on studying

• Check your phone immediately

What is a good strategy to start homework?

• Work in a noisy environment

• Break down homework into small tasks

• Wait until the last minute

• Start with the least important task

What should you do after completing a task?

• Take a day off

• Move on to the next task

• Check social media

• Stop studying for the day

How can setting a timer help with homework?

• It adds pressure and stress

• It limits the time spent on homework

• It helps to work at a steady pace

• It distracts you with the ticking sound

What should you do with your completed work?

• Show it to your friends

• Put it in the right folder or binder

• Leave it on your desk

• Throw it away