Study Skills Core Modules
Time Management
Time Management - Summary and Review Quiz
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To effectively manage you time at college you need to:
- work out when you have things to do (e.g. homework), how long (approximately) you need to spend on this, and when your deadlines are,
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Time Management Module Review Quiz
Now that you have worked through the Time Management Module, you need to complete the Review Quiz.
Your Personal Tutor may want to discuss the answers you give to this quiz in a future one-to-one discussion, and if you have any further questions or concerns about managing your time at college, you can always visit the Study Centre, room 235 at the top of the ILC.
Review Quiz - Time Management |
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Managing your time correctly right now means:
You’re more likely to complete your work to the best possible standard, rather than leaving everything to the last minute and producing a rushed, possibly inaccurate piece… | |
You’re less likely to miss deadlines and get into trouble with teachers! | |
You won’t have to stay up until 2am finishing off work for the next day! |
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You’ll learn how to balance all the different elements of your life – college, studying, social life, jobs, family, etc. And this will definitely help you for the rest of your life! |
It’s a common modern complaint: “I don’t have enough time!” But if you organise yourself and manage your time correctly, you’ll be amazed how much time you do have...