Staying organized & study skills

TASKS TO  HELP YOU STAY ORGANIZED

• Use a planner, planning app, or list to keep track of your schoolwork

• Keep papers organized by subject in binders, notebooks, or folders

• Log in to PowerSchool

• Regularly check email

• Read the school blog

• Go through locker/backpack regularly

STRATEGIES TO HELP YOU SUCCEED

Start early - What can you do now to make things easier later?

Start small - Small tasks feel more doable and can help you build momentum

TEENSHEALTH - ORGANIZING YOUR SCHOOLWORK - article about how to organize your materials, workspace, and time

https://kidshealth.org/en/teens/focused.html

UM ACADEMIC LEARNING CENTRE - tip sheets for writing and study skills

https://umanitoba.ca/student-supports/academic-supports/academic-learning

Study notecards - summary of how  to use study notecards as an effective study tool

TODOIST - to-do list app, articles on productivity methods

https://www.todoist.com/productivity-methods?category=all#posts-section

Pomodoro Technique - uses a timer to break down work into 25-minute intervals separated by 5-minute breaks

Eat the Frog - identify your most important task for the day — the one you’re likely to procrastinate on — and complete it first

THE LEARNING SCIENTISTS

https://www.learningscientists.org/

Spaced practice - shorter, more frequent study sessions instead of cramming in one long session

Retrieval practice - actively bringing memories from long-term memory into short-term memory:

• Put away your notes and textbooks and write down everything you know

• Do as many practice tests as you can

• Make flashcards