1. Organize Homework in 5 Easy Steps
Most students figure out quickly that the hardest part about school isn't the papers and exams—it’s trying
to keep up with homework and studies in so many different subjects.
In high school or college, it's no fun if you're always reacting to things. Tomorrow there's a test, you have
a paper due in two days, and those end-of-semester exams always come up
quickly.
Wouldn't school be great if a student could keep everything straight each week?
Well, there's an easy way to keep them on top of their classes and homework
each week, and all that’s needed is a student planner.
Just follow the easy steps in this article to become a master of time management.
Step 1: Choose Your Top Priorities
 Pick out the top activities going on this week. Include tests, term papers and any other
assignments that compose a significant part of your grade. (Tip: Make it your business to always
ask your teacher/professor how much each test or major assignment affects your grade.)
 Concentrate a majority of your effort to these high-value activities. This is the 80/20 rule where
80 percent of your weekly success comes from the top 20 percent of your to-do list.
Step 2: Create a Priority Task List
 Write out each high-priority activity using action words such as "write," "read," "outline" and
"complete" in the task list of your student planner.
 Break down large tasks into a series of smaller, less threatening activities—it will fight
procrastination.
Step 3: Assign Due Dates
 Set a time limit for getting things done—write a date or day of the week after each priority task.
 Don't overbook yourself—be realistic with what you can actually accomplish.
Step 4: Follow-Through
 Using the weekly calendar in your school planner, schedule time slots where you can work on
these priorities.
 Consult your list every morning to review today's priority and enjoy checking off completed tasks.
Step 5: Set Your Next Actions
 List any tasks that are the "next things to do" of your priorities this week.
 Find out when the next test, project or paper is due after the one you just completed and write it
in your future schedule.
That's it! Five steps for identifying and accomplishing your priorities. Students can use this quick and easy
student time management method and keep on top of their studies and ahead of the game.
Remember, having a trusty school planner (http://ow.ly/nIeIt) is a major part of this process. Have a great
school year!
About Day Runner
At Day Runner, our mission is to assist people in “designing their day” with a touch of fashion and
function. Many products can be configured for individual planning needs. Our loose-leaf day planners
allow users the flexibility to easily select the page formats and style that they like and put them where
they need those most. Our products are available from many office product retailers and dealers
nationwide and can also be found in office supply catalogs. For more information or to order your
planning and organizing tools, visit www.dayrunner.com.