WorksheetsSOAR - Organization and Communication
Total questions: 30
Worksheet time: 18mins
Organization is difficult because you tend to have a lot of things and are always on the go.
True
False
A moderately disorganized person loses _________________ due to disorder.
10 hours/day
2 hours/day
2 months/year
20 hours/month
Which pocket should be labeled HW in your binder?
Front
Back
Somewhere in the middle
None
Putting loose papers directly in your backpack is a good idea.
True
False
Your bedroom, locker, and book bag play a vital role in your success in school.
True
False
Steps to Organize your room:
- Remove things you don't need
- Group similar items together
- ?
Put everything under your bed
Place stuff in piles around your room
Find a place for everything
None of the above
What way(s) can you maximize your study space?
Have a container to hold pens, pencils, erasers, scissors, etc.
Make Your space comfortable, enjoyable, and have good lighting.
Use music for concentration.
All of the above.
There are specific types of music that can help with concentration because the sound waves of some music match the frequency of brain-waves when you are learning.
True
False
What is a reasonable way you can keep your locker organized?
Never use it
Clean it out everyday
Keep books you use a lot on top
Separate your books in two sections: morning and afternoon books
Label and color-coding your binders and folders can make life more efficient.
True
False
Select when you should double-check your backpack?
At the end of the day, before you leave school.
When you get home from school.
Before you go to bed.
Never.
When choosing a place to study at home, what's the most important thing to consider?
It's a place you can play your favorite music without bothering others.
It has a TV so you don't miss your favorite show.
It's a place that has plenty of food/drink.
It should be a place with few distractions.
Why is it so important to keep your space organized?
Cluttered spaces are overwhelming, distracting, and cause you to loose more things, more often.
To convince other people that you're smart.
To prevent mold growth.
To hide important stuff from your parents and teachers.
Why is establishing a routine a powerful way to organize your time?
Not sure.
When things become automatic its becomes easier.
They aren't powerful. Just do things the same way everytime.
Because I'm told do it.
How long does it take before a routine becomes a habit?
an hour
1-3 days
7-21 days
never
When is the best time to get organized for school?
Before school.
When you get to school.
Before you go to bed.
When you get home.
Why should you try and do your homework early in the afternoon?
As the night goes on, you get more tired.
Increased sunlight encourages creativity.
You can trick your brain into thinking you're still at school.
It's not important, who cares.
How does "powering down" (turning off all the electronics) help you organize your time?
It reduces electromagnetic interference with your brain.
It minimizes distraction.
It doesn't because you will feel lonely.
None of the above.
Multi-tasking is....
a way to get a lot done in a short period of time.
something only adults can do.
not good for your brain.
becoming more necessary in today's world.
Routines are good, but you also have to be flexible if things come up.
True
False
Socializing and giving your brain a rest is just as important as being engaged in lesson and studying.
True
False
When you learn something new, what does your brain do?
tries to forget.
rests and prepares for the next set of new information.
grows neuron wires.
releases toxins
In order to learn something new you need to attach new information to something you already understand.
True
False
What makes people successful in the workplace?
Higher college degrees.
Good looks.
A lot of money.
Having the ability to work with others and manage their lives.
Asking questions slows down conversations and do not improve communication.
True
False
Why do you "zone out?"
Because you cannot make connections between new information and something you understand.
People can be so boring.
You're thinking about food.
All the above.
Being an active listener means you listen with both your eyes and ears.
True
False
The first question you need to ask yourself when listening is...
What questions with the speaker need to answer?
What questions do I have?
Why is the speaker sharing this information?
None of the above.
When speaking or writing, you need to ask yourself first...
Why do I need to speak or write?
What questions do I have?
Why can't I be hanging out with my friends?
Learning how to speak and listen effectively is important to your success.
True
False
