Exam 4: Using Time Wisely

It's important to _____ when developing your schedule.

After each study session, you should take a _____ break.

Chelsea's literary theory class meets three times a week. Each class is an hour long. How much time each week should Chelsea spend studying for her literary theory class?

Once you put items in your planner, you should consider them "set in stone."

As you prioritize your to-do list, you should indicate clearly what must get done that day and what could wait until the following day or later in the week.

What is a helpful strategy when you find yourself procrastinating?

Describe three reasons why you procrastinate, and for each reason, explain what you can do to prevent that type of procrastination. Include examples in your response.

It is a good idea to revisit your to-do list periodically and make adjustments as needed.

At the end of class on Friday, Bai's Political Science instructor announced that there would be a test during next Friday's class. When should Bai start studying for next Friday's test?

Keri sat down this morning to prepare a to-do list for the day. After checking her planner, she added four items to her list. Which of Keri's tasks should be her highest priority?

You should include mealtimes, exercise plans, and sleep goals in your planner.

As a general rule, you should start small assignments _____ before they are due.

When preparing your planner, you should

Explain why it is important for you to use your time wisely in college. Include at least three examples to support your position.

Nick has a number of tasks that he needs to complete today, so he prepared a to-do list. It is important to Nick that he finishes his academic tasks before moving on to his nonacademic tasks. With this in mind, which task should Nick complete first?

Writing down what day you will begin assignments and what day you will start studying for tests can greatly improve your chances for college success.

Describe how to divide a ten-page paper into a series of five smaller assignments.

Do you feel that the schedule you establish in your planner should be rigid or flexible, and why? Include in your response a description of an experience you have had in which having a rigid or flexible schedule was beneficial.

Identify three reasons why students struggle with procrastination in college.