Study Skills – Help with Time Management Skills

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     What an underrated skill!  Time management is extremely important for any student, employee, or business owner.  We all need these skills in school, at work, and in the home.
 
It is important for students to learn this skill at an early age.
 
You can help your child manage his or her time.
 

·         Use the School Agenda - I've always said that a student's agenda is one of his best study buddies.  The agenda keeps a student organized throughout the school year.  Students should keep all assignments in their agenda because this will enable them to decide which subjects to study for at different times.  For example, let's assume that a report is due in 3 days from now and there is a math test in 7 days.  Your child can make a plan as to which subject he/she should study for each night.  Your child can also determine how long studying should be for each subject.  That is, if the report is due in 3 days and the test is in 7, it would make more sense to study for math for a very short time for the next three days and spend more time working on the report.  Then, after the report is handed in, your child can go back to spending time on math.

·         Keep a Visual Planner - It is a great idea for students to keep a weekly and /or monthly planner in their bedrooms.  The laminated planners where your child can use a marker and erase it is best.  This will help your child plan his or her study time and leisure time.  Your child should figure out what time of the day he/she works best and plan his/her studying according to his/her peak times.

·         Break it Down - When your child has a big assignment to complete, he/she should turn the big assignment into little ones.  Your child should calculate how many days he or she has to complete the assignment and what is needed each day.  Assume your child has to complete a report.  Your child can work on the rough copy for 2 days, edit it on the 3rd day, and type the good copy on the 4th day.  By breaking the assignment down into smaller ones and designating specific times for each 'smaller' project, your child will learn how to manage his or her time.
 
     Try to have your child incorporate these strategies and you will find that he/she procrastinates less and is better prepared in school.

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