Deck 2: Making the Most of Your Time

Question 1

The text acknowledges how difficult it can be to balance work and school responsibilities.List three strategies to help you deal with this issue and one that you have discovered to be useful in your own life.

Answer 1

Strategies could include making to-do lists for work and school,studying while on the job (if possible),using lunch time effectively,scheduling flexible hours,accepting new responsibilities at work with care,and keeping in mind why you are working.

Question 2

When you organize your time,you should fill in schedules in the following order:

A)daily to-do list,weekly timetable,master calendar.
B)weekly timetable,master calendar,daily to-do list.
C)master calendar,daily to-do list,weekly timetable.
D)master calendar,weekly timetable,daily to-do list.

Answer 2

D
Explanation: Starting with the big picture will allow you to avoid scheduling conflicts in the future.

Question 3

Your master calendar should include your major class assignments and test dates,as well as other important activities from your work and personal life.

Answer 3

True
Explanation: It is helpful to keep a master calendar that encompasses your entire life,not just school.

Question 4

When identifying priorities,it is best to choose general goals rather than specific activities.

Question 5

In your textbook,a record of how you spend your time,including interruptions,is called

A)a time log.
B)a master calendar.
C)a weekly calendar.
D)a time sheet.

Question 6

It is important to schedule free time on your master calendar.

Question 7

Tasks and activities that you need and want to do,rank-ordered from most to least important,are called

A)priorities.
B)to-do lists.
C)short-term goals.
D)time logs.

Question 8

Which of the following is NOT an effective way to balance school and work demands?

A)With your employer's permission,study during slack time at work.
B)Use flextime to create your own work hours.
C)Impress your employer by accepting as many new job responsibilities as you can.
D)Use your lunch hour effectively.

Question 9

The goal of time management is to schedule every moment so that your entire day is planned out.

Question 10

It is best to prepare a daily to-do list several days in advance.

Question 11

A ____________________ shows the entire college term on one page and includes all assignments and important activities.

A)time management chart
B)to-do list
C)weekly timetable
D)master calendar

Question 12

Which of the following is an effective way to take control of your time and follow your intended schedule?

A)Frequently check your smart phone for messages.
B)Plan as if you'll never be inconvenienced by an emergency.
C)Avoid procrastination.
D)Say "yes" to as many activities as possible.

Question 13

Which of the following is an effective way to deal with procrastination?

A)Focus on the large task.
B)Break large tasks into small pieces.
C)Avoid working with others.
D)Don't think about the costs and effects of procrastination.

Question 14

The difference between effective time management and time management that doesn't work lies in how well you deal with the inevitable surprises.

Question 15

Describe three ways you can combat procrastination.

Question 16

Spending time with your children can not be a priority if you are attending school.

Question 17

To figure out the bestuse of your time,you need to determine your

A)goals.
B)free time.
C)priorities.
D)prime time.

Question 18

Checking items off on your to-do list is important because

A)it will make you feel guilty for tasks you didn't complete,prompting you to complete them.
B)it provides an objective record of what you have accomplished on a given day.
C)it helps you see how much is left to accomplish for the day.
D)it helps you determine whether your goals are impossible to attain.

Question 19

Briefly explain how you would use a master calendar,a weekly timetable,and a daily to-do list,giving examples of what kind of information you would include in each.

Question 20

When you keep falling behind in your schedule,it's a good idea to

A)make choices about what needs to get done.
B)stick to your schedule until you can get it right.
C)relax and enjoy your personal life.
D)reassess your goals and priorities,and make choices.