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Time Management and Test Taking
WorkshopSharon CroninDirector, CAPS
So we don’t sleep all dayTo get more things doneTo be sure we get to our prioritiesBecause our mother/spouse/boss tells us toOther?
Why do we try to manage time?
a. Familyb. Workc. Schoold. Staying healthye. Friends/Socialf. Electronics (Computer, phone,
television, gaming)g. Other
What is your highest priority?
a. Familyb. Workc. Schoold. Staying healthye. Friends/Socialf. Electronics (Computer, phone, television,
gaming)g. Other
On what/whom do you spend the most time?
a. One hour a weekb. Two to three hours for each hour of classc. Two hours a dayd. Whatever is left in the daye. Study time?
hint
How much study time is expected for your classes?
Time for school activity Classes/study time Work Sleep Other responsibilities Food/exercise/etcetera Hobbies/social time
How much time do you have for school?
Crazy scheduleKeeping track of deadlines/ due datesInterruptionsProcrastinationOther
Quiz
What is your biggest time management challenge?
Planners Reminder systems
Computers Phones Alarms Notes Calendars/Plannershttp://www.lib.umn.edu/help/calculator/
Scheduling & Deadlines
a. your memory.b. not taking on too much.c. having a planner.d. staying motivated to follow through on
your plan.e. your alarm clock. hint
Your most important time management tool is _______
Why do you procrastinate?so many other things to do?not in touch with goals?fear of failure? Or success?
Preparing for interruptionsRole playing activity
Procrastination & Interruptions
a. spend a little time on everything and do the best you can.
b. develop a plan based on your priorities.c. hide under the bed.d. letting everyone know you can’t meet
the deadlines, and trying harder next time.
hint
When you have competing demands, your best strategy is
to _____________
http://mindtools.com http://balancetime.com http://greatbay.edu/fye http://www.lib.umn.edu/help/calculator/ http://ub-counseling.buffalo.edu/stressprocras
t.shtml
Handouts
Time Management resources
What are your biggest concerns? Preparation Strategies Anxiety Other
Test Taking
What can you do during the semester to be ready for a test?
How do learning styles come into play?
What resources can you use?
Before the Test (preparation)
Be calm and clearCome preparedInformation dumpInstructionsQuestion cluesMultiple choiceEssay Quiz
During the Test (strategies)
Take a break!Then…
1. Reflect on issues2. Understand items you got wrong3. Make use of resources4. Develop a plan
After the Test (preparation)
Relaxation techniques Practice/desensitization Visualization Preparation What if your mind goes blank? Thought stopping
Video
Dealing with Anxiety
http://www.lifelearning.utexas.edu/l_handouts.html#Tests
www.ucc.vt.edu/lynch/sevenstrategies.htmwww.sdc.uwo.ca/learning/memory.htmlwww.sdc.uwo.ca/learning/mcanx.html http://muskingum.edu/~cal/database/general/testanx
iety.html
http://www.mathpower.com/reduce.htm http://www.quia.com/quiz/238456.html Handouts
Test Taking resources
For further assistance, come to CAPS!Center for Academic Planning and SupportRoom [email protected]
Questions?
