3.4: How to Manage Time
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Always | Usually | Sometimes | Rarely | Never | |
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I like to be given strict deadlines for each task. It helps me stay organized and on track. | |||||
I would rather be 15 minutes early than 1 minute late. | |||||
I like to improvise instead of planning everything out ahead of time. | |||||
I prefer to be able to manage when and how I do each task. | |||||
I have a difficult time estimating how long a task will take. | |||||
I have more motivation when there is an upcoming deadline. It helps me focus. | |||||
I have difficulty keeping priorities in the most beneficial order. |
How to Manage Time
Activity | Estimated Time | Actual Time |
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Practice Quiz | 5 minutes | 15 minutes |
Lab Conclusions | 20 minutes | 35 minutes |
Food shopping | 45 minutes | 30 minutes |
Drive to work | 20 minutes | 20 minutes |
Physical Therapy | 1 hour | 50 minutes |
Knowing Yourself
Time on Task | |||
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Activity | Unit | Time on task | Notes |
General academic reading (textbook, professional journals) | 1 page | 5–7 minutes | Be aware that your personal reading speed may differ and may change over time. |
Technical reading (math, charts and data) | 1 page | 10–15 minutes | Be aware that your personal reading speed may differ and may change over time. |
Simple Quiz or homework question: short answer—oriented toward recall or identification type answers | Per question | 1–2 minutes | Complexity of question will greatly influence the time required. |
Complex Quiz or homework question: short answer—oriented toward application, evaluation, or synthesis of knowledge | Per question | 2–3 minutes | Complexity of question will greatly influence the time required. |
Math problem sets, complex | Per question | 15 minutes | For example, algebra, complex equations, financial calculations |
Writing: short, no research | Per page | 60 minutes | Short essays, single-topic writing assignments, summaries, freewriting assignments, journaling—includes drafting, writing, proofing, and finalizing |
Writing: research paper | Per page | 105 minutes | Includes research time, drafting, editing, proofing, and finalizing (built into per-page calculation) |
Study for quiz | Per chapter | 60 minutes | 45–90 minutes per chapter, depending upon complexity of material |
Study for exam | Per exam | 90 minutes | 1–2 hours, depending upon complexity of material |