cps making grade

Making the Grade: 

Making the Grade Facilitators: Aimee Tiu, M.A. and Elise Harrison, PhD Wednesday, October 17th

Effective Time Management: 

Effective Time Management What kind of Time Manager are you? Tips for Time Management Developing a System

What kind of a Time Manager are you?: 

What kind of a Time Manager are you? The Over-Committed The Perfectionist The Avoider The Last Minute Sprinter

Basic Tips for Time Management: 

Basic Tips for Time Management Set goals and prioritize What are your goals for this semester? How much time do you need to devote to each area? Are there some things that you can say no to? Be realistic about how much time you will need to devote to each class or activity Take the time to develop an appropriate time management system Revisit and revise Balance academic, personal, and social life If possible, consider choosing a class time that are most conducive to who you are as a time manager

Developing a System: 

Developing a System To-Do Lists Lists can be daily, weekly lists or semester lists Use a format that works for you If a task seems too large, break it down into smaller components Prioritize tasks in order of importance (learn what can wait to get done) Estimate how much time you will need to divide each task (make sure to figure in transportation, etc.)

Sample Weekly Calendar: 

Sample Weekly Calendar

Study Skills: 

Study Skills Basic Study Tips Test Preparation Memory Techniques

Basic Study Skills: 

Basic Study Skills Goal setting Take time to organize your notebooks, books, papers, handouts, desk, etc. Personal Preferences Barriers and Stressors Getting and Setting Specifics (location, schedule, amount of time to devote to each task) Monitor and Revise

Test Preparation: 

Test Preparation General Gather information about your exam Review throughout the semester Consolidate lecture and textbook notes into summary sheets and recite them. Memorize terms, formulas on a regular basis Review materials with your peers. Taking the Exam Arrive early Understand the directions Skim the exam Answer easy questions first Use the full time

Different Types of Exams: 

Different Types of Exams Essay Exams True/False Multiple Choice Matching Exams Sentence Completion Short Answer Exams

Memory Techniques: 

Memory Techniques Imaging Use all your senses to code information Make your image 3D and give movements Story Method Create a story around the materials Index Study System Write each question or term on the back of an index card Write the answer on the front Shuffle and quiz yourself

STUDY ON!: 

STUDY ON!

Stress 101: 

Stress 101 Self Care Stress Management Techniques Test Anxiety

Self Care: 

Self Care Get enough sleep Connect with others Exercise regularly Eat a balanced, nutritious diet Reduce caffeine and sugar Don’t self-medicate with alcohol or drugs Do something for yourself everyday

Sleep Deprivation: 

Sleep Deprivation Poor decision-making, poor judgment Poor performance Impaired driving performance and more car accidents Increased incidence of illness Impaired memory, concentration, and ability to learn Physical impairment, poor coordination Anxiety, depression, and other emotional problems Magnification of the effects of alcohol on the body Exacerbation of the symptoms of ADHD, such as impulse control, irritability, and lack of concentration.

Managing Distractions: 

Managing Distractions Learn to Bracket Do One Thing at a Time Use Tunnel Vision Say NO! Turn off your cell phone and IM What is your distraction level (can you listen to music or TV?) Divide your work into manageable pieces Take Breaks

Stress Relief: 

Stress Relief Take a Deep Breath Progressive Muscle Relaxation Relaxation Response Meditation Yoga Laughter Exercise Color

The Relaxation Response: 

The Relaxation Response Sit quietly in a comfortable position. Close your eyes. Deeply relax all your muscles, beginning at your feet and progressing up to your face. Keep them relaxed. Breathe through your nose. Become aware of your breathing. As you breathe out, say the word, “ONE,” silently to yourself. For example, breathe IN … OUT, “ONE”; IN … OUT, “ONE”; etc. Breathe easily and naturally. Continue for 10 to 20 minutes. You may open you eyes to check the time, but do not use an alarm. When you finish, sit quietly for several minutes, at first with your eyes closed and later with your eyes opened. Do not stand up for a few minutes. Do not worry about whether you are successful in achieving a deep level of relaxation. Maintain a passive attitude and permit relaxation to occur at its own pace. When distracting thoughts occur, try to ignore them by not dwelling upon them and return to repeating “ONE.” With practice, the response should come with little effort. Practice the technique once or twice daily, but not within two hours after any meal, since the digestion processes seem to interfere with the elicitation of the Relaxation Response. Herbert Benson in The Relaxation Response

Test Anxiety: 

Test Anxiety Be prepared, Study over several days. Get a good night’s rest. Get in the habit of using “Positive Self Talk.” Eat regular meals before taking a test. Arrive at the test on time. Listen carefully to the professor’s instructions. Read over the whole test. Start by answering the easy questions. Remind yourself to breathe. Relax physically, stretch or use progressive relaxation.

DO YOUR WORK, THEN STEP BACK.: 

DO YOUR WORK, THEN STEP BACK. THE ONLY PATH TO SERENITY. Tao Te Ching