Academic
Time
What is it
academic time? It is
time to do
homework, to study for tests and quizzes, to do long term projects, to expand
your knowledge in Social Studies and Science, and to read for pleasure. Some
students and parents call it “homework time”. Follow
these practical guidelines to organize your academic time:
1. What do I have to do?
Check agenda, calendar and website
2. In which order am I going to organize my
academic tasks?
Do the hardest/more urgent assignments first
3. Do I need extra help?
If yes, from whom? Tell that person in
advance.
4. How long will I take in each task?
(This is to estimate the amount of time you need
to finish your homework and to learn how to budget your time)
5. As soon as I
finish:
Did
I follow directions and rubrics?
Is
my homework complete? And neat?
Do
I have questions or doubts?
Do
I need to talk with my teacher before turning in my homework?
6. What do
I need for tomorrow?
Check
schedule, calendar (A/B)
Put
homework and documents to be signed in folder
Put
backpack in a convenient regular place
Quick
Reminders….
Do
your homework in the same place every time – make sure it is a quiet
place
Eat
a light snack before doing your homework
Do
not connect yourself to msn or to the internet if not needed for the assignment
Now,
let’s go over some practical strategies given by successful students
Strategies successful
students apply
(advice given by sixth graders 2008-2009)
For homework
completion:
Write
homework on the agenda
Write
long term assignments in the monthly calendar
Work
hard every day
Review
your final project or draft before turning in – check against rubrics
Do
homework the same day it is assigned
Visualize
the final project you plan to turn in
Never
surrender
For exams:
Listen
attentively in class
Study
from the textbook and notes taken in class
Visit
teachers’ websites
Ask
your parents to help you practicing with a quiz
Study
effectively
Practice
long term memory skills
Do
not get nervous
Read
instructions and questions
Take
re tests, if the opportunity is given
For binder
organization:
Color
code to facilitate organization
Clean
and organize binders at least once a week