Time Matters

I have a simple, yet amazing assignment strategy for you all to try.  This strategy focuses on time management and has been recommended by Abbie, a fourteen year old student with dyslexia.  She recommends using a large wall or desk calendar in order to keep track of time and assignments.  Abbie marks not only the date things are due, but the dates she should have certain steps of her assignments finished.  Here are some tips I found to managing time the most efficiently when working on assignments.
1. Breaking up projects and even homework into smaller pieces automatically allows them to become less intimidating. You can also get help from a parent or a teacher for setting dates for working on little tasks related to the big assignments, like picking a topic, doing research, and writing a first draft for example. 
2.This is an easy one- do whats due first!  Making a list of your assignment helps, but it is very important to prioritize so you don't feel overwhelmed. Take a minute to prioritize your work, not only by what’s due, but also by what you think you might need more or less time to finish. 
3. This one may be easier said than done.  Don’t fall into the “no homework tonight” trap.  Look ahead to see what’s coming up and use some free time to make a start on the work you will eventually have to start on anyway. It's a great way to make up and coming assignments easier, if you've already taken some time to get a head start on them.
4. Outlining a task before you even start can help you get a grip on how you will handle the assignment.  Thinking it through in your head and figuring out what steps you’ll have to take lets you assess what you have to do and how much time it will take you to get it done.  Before you know it, you'll be on your way!


Here is the webpage I found the time management strategy on along with another to help you manage your time!  Check them out http://dyslexia.yale.edu/DYS_Student2Student.html http://frank.mtsu.edu/~studskl/tmths.html