EFFECTIVE STUDY

TIME MANAGEMENT

Good time management is essential to success at senior level. Many deadlines and events occur at the same time and unless you plan ahead you will find it impossible to manage. Planning your time allows you to spread your

work and cope with study stress.The first step to good time management is to

prioritise your tasks. Wise use of time is the key to success and not just in terms of schoolwork.

Complete the following table:Activity Hours per week

School

Homework

Part-time jobs

Household chores

Sport

Relaxation

Sleep

Meals

Other activities

TOTAL

There are 168 hours in a week! How is your time divided?It is important that you spend enough time on schoolwork

but you must ensure you maintain balance with other commitments.

TIPS FOR EFFECTIVE TIME MANAGMEMT

Complete small tasks straight away rather than putting them off

Break difficult or ‘boring’ tasks into sections

Have regular study timesStudy is best done when the material is fresh your mind

Make sure you set clear and achievable study goals

STUDY SCHEDULE

Before you can even begin to think about studying you must develop a schedule. If you don’t have a schedule for studying then you will not have any way of allocating your valuable time when the unexpected comes up.

No-one studies the same as anyone else. What works for one person may not work for another. A good and well thought out schedule is essential but you must make sure it meets your individual needs.

Here is a general template for a study schedule that you can use or adapt to suit your needs:Mark in first on this planner personal commitments such as family obligations and part-time work. Then add school commitments such as homework and assessment tasks.

Study schedule- Dates:_______________________________ 7-9 am 9-11 am 11-1 pm 1-3 pm 3-5 pm 5-7 pm 7-9 pm

Sat

Sun

Before school School hours After school 5-7pm 7-9 pm 9-10 pm To 5 pm

MonLesson

s

Tues Lessons

Wed Lessons

Thurs Lessons

Fri Lessons

STUDY ENVIRONMENTSetting up a study area will help you to develop good study habits.An ideal study area would be…• Quiet• Free of distractions • Comfortable• Well lit and ventilated Tips…• Have a large notice board in front of you to pin timetables, calendar

etc• Keep your area tidy and organized• Prioritise your tasks• Take study breaks• Have everything you need on hand- avoid wasting time looking for

materials

THE PROCESS OF STUDYUse your time wisely

Make choosing a good physical environment part of your study

Take notes that are logical and legible, it is best to highlight the text and then put text book notes

into your own wordsPrepare for all classes by reading ahead

Have a study schedule Plan ahead and long term – refer to A3

calendarRemember to look after yourself in order to

reduce stress