Good Study Habits for Teens
Make a schedule
Schedule homework time. The time can fluctuate depending on sports and extracurricular activities, but the more consistent you can be, the better: On Mondays and Wednesdays, homework starts by 5 p.m. On Tuesdays and Thursdays, homework starts at 7 p.m., after soccer practice and dinner.
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Keep materials organized
Use a consistent organizational structure throughout the school year for each subject. English homework goes in the red folder; science assignments in the green binder.
Write down homework assignments
Have a place to study
Write down all your assignments, regardless of whether the teacher posts the homework online or texts reminders each night. Studies have shown that the act of writing something down makes us more apt to remember it. Plus, it saves time hunting around online and avoids the “my teacher didn’t post the homework” excuse
Have a designated study space where you can work each day, even if it’s just a quieter corner. Stock the space with all the school supplies you will need.
About that Backpack:
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It is recommended that you employ a weekly routine called the Backpack Dump, which involves sorting the contents into three piles:
Pile 1: Toss
Pile 2: Keep in backpack (neatly)
Schedule a weekly time to sort out your backpac
Teens should also employ daily maintenance using the 30-second rule. “If it takes less than 30 seconds to deal with something, put it in the right spot now,” she says. Teens will need reminders to do this for the first month until it becomes something they remember to do on their own, she adds.
Pile 3: File into a designated location
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