Homework Sheets
The trouble with homework is that the farther you get in school, the more of it there is. So it just piles up and gets worse and worse. It just gets in the way. Every day the piles of homework get taller and more daunting. The only solution is to get organized. The best way to organize your homework is to create homework sheets. A homework sheet is simply a sheet which lists all the homework you need to get done, when it needs to be done, and how much it is worth.
The first step is to organize your homework into subjects. It’s important to know where the homework comes from, and where it’s going. You know your teachers pretty well, and knowing what sort of quality they want is also important. If they want a high quality piece of work then you’ll have to work harder and longer on that homework. However if they would be happy seeing anything from you, then you won’t need as long on that project. It’s also a good idea that if you struggle with a certain subject to do it first. Even if you look over it, say “I can’t do this now”, then at least it will be working its way through your mind while you work on your other work.
The next step is prioritizing your work. The bigger the project, the harder the project and the sooner it needs to be done. Also you need to keep in mind due dates, as you need to be on top of projects before they are due. Once you get a good idea of what your priorities are you can start preparing your homework sheets. On your first sheet you should put all your urgent projects. If its due by the end of the week, it’s urgent. If it’s a big paper, multiple pages, needs research done, it should be on this list. If you find that you have nothing in either of those, then use this page for whatever is due first.
The next page should be assignments that you need to keep your eye on. This will probably be your largest list, including all other assignments. You should keep track of all your assignments this way.
Once all of your assignments are organized, you can start working your way through your list. Cross out assignments as you complete them. You’re well on your way to getting your homework done.