Time management

Which of the following statements satisfies the SMART criteria for goal-setting?

"I will make A's and B's in all my courses this semester."

Which of the following is not a step in the Pomodoro Technique?

If have fewer than 5 check marks, take a 10 minute break.

Managing time and setting priorities are abilities important not only in college butalso for your career, especially if you find yourself in a leadership role.

True

One way to handle procrastination is to tell others what we are going to do and when we are going to do it.

True

Procrastination can be thought of as using the time you have to complete a task in ways that do not accomplish what needs to be done.

True

Sometimes we may delay doing something that needs to be done because we lack the energy which could be related to lack of sleep or improper diet.

True

A study conducted by the Pew Research Center found that 82 percent of high school students reported their typical writing assignments for high school were only one paragraph to one page in length. In contrast, while in college, students may be expected to write

a. 5-7 pages in introductory courses. b. 15-20 pages for more advanced courses. c. between 43-52 pages depending on their major or field of study.

Based on the table of various assignments and activities and the amount of time each entails, which of the following is/are accurate statement(s)?

a. It takes more time to read technical materials (math, charts and data) than to read general textbooks or professional journals.. b. It takes about 15 minutes to solve a complex algebra equation. c. It takes about an hour to write a page for a non-research based paper. d. It takes about an hour per chapter to study for a test.

Different studies have examined the extra costs of delaying college graduation by one year.

a. On average, the costs of additional tuition, textbooks, fees and interest on loans can range from $18,597 to $26,817. b. Future lost earnings due to an extra year of college could end up costing $46,355. c. If eventual retirement income is taken into consideration, the costs could be $82,074.

"Eat the frog"

a. is a technique that is named after a quote from Mark Twain. b. is a strategy based on the idea that a person should tackle the most unpleasant task first. c. is connected to the principle that we can be distracted by anxiety over a job we are dreading.

There are several ways to deal effectively with distractions, including

a. putting one's cell phone out of view and reach. b. saving social media as a "reward" for something to look forward to after completing a task.

Where you do your coursework is important because

a. sitting on a couch and working on a laptop may seem comfortable but it may not be as productive and efficient as sitting at a desk or table. b. having a television or radio on while working usually ends up taking more of your time and resulting in more mistakes. c. being aware of the time of day you are most alert and energetic can help you become more productive

Students also reported through the survey that they most wanted to improve their

ability to avoid procrastinating.

If you find yourself in a situation where you have two assignments that are urgent and important, it is important to

b. consider if an assignment not worth as many points is foundational to your success in the rest of the course. c. take into account the instructor's policy about accepting or penalizing late work.

There are several differences in managing time while in high school and while in college, most importantly

c.

The example of high school homework consisting of worksheets or tasks based on reading or classroom activities reflects which level of Bloom's Taxonomy is presented in chapter 2.

c?

To manage your time effectively, you need to plan how long it will take to do each task and then set aside that amount of time; fortunately,

there are some tools and apps to help manage one's time.

Also according to the matrix, a major assignment due tomorrow that counts for 50% of your final grade in a course is an example of something that is

urgent and important.

The Eisenhower Matrix classifies activities according to how important a task or assignment is and how urgent it is that a task or assignment be completed. According to this matrix, doing the laundry is an example of something that is

urgent but not important

SMART is an acronym created for goals and goal-setting; the acronym stands for

Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Relevant and Time-bound.

The act of delaying some task that needs to be completed is the definition of

procrastination.

In the survey available in the book, most students report that time management in college is

somewhat difficult.