Ten Organizational Tips for Students

 

1. Get Organized – Organize all of your materials, books, notebooks, etc.

 

2. Plan and budget time – Make a plan that includes budgeting the amount of time needed for each subject

 

 

3. Color code – Use a color coding system to help organize materials for each subject

 

4. Record Assignments – Use a planner to record all homework and due dates

 

 

5. Be methodical – Organize all your books, notes, handouts, etc before studying for a test or quiz or starting your homework

 

6. Think small – Break up long assignments into small, manageable chunks

 

 

7. Know your best time of day – Choose to study during the time of day or night when you are most alert

 

8. Take breaks – Take scheduled breaks during long homework assignments

 

 

9. Double-check your work – make sure to check your assignments for errors; ; when you are done, organize and check materials so they are ready to go in the morning

 

10. Take advantage of resources – Ask teachers, parents, and tutors for extra help and clarification