How to Manage Homework In Highschool

Hey guys,

Just a random how-to today. I thought that since I've managed it successfully for three years then I could pass on my tricks.

1. Start your day really early.

I get up at a quarter past five because that's how much time I need to get ready in the mornings (breathing treatments, breakfast, getting dressed and eating) but you might only need to get up at 6.30 or 7.

2. Take heaps of notes in class.

I'm never without my laptop, so I can take notes really easily. If it's harder for you then you may want to invest in an audio recording device so you can look back on exactly what your teacher said.

3. Do homework in the car.

I spend most of my time either at dance or travelling to dance. The car trip gives me an excellent opportunity to finish my homework. I usually do English because that's just reading usually, maybe answering a few chapter questions. But sometimes it's harder (Maths is a no-go in the car).

4. Do homework during breaks at your sport/hobby.

I get an hour for lunch each day. So I spend fifteen minutes eating, half an hour doing homework and fifteen minutes warming up. Trust me, this one will save your life.

5. Have a timetable.

Yes, it's what nerds do. But has anyone ever seen a dumb nerdy kid?? Didn't think so. Timetabling helps, as does setting reminders on your phone. It's great, just key in what you want to study when, and you'll never be saying "What should I do next?"

6. Have a study area.

Mine's on my bed. Yours could be on the dining room table, in the loungeroom (try to avoid the TV) or in the study. It's good to have an area where you study, because once you're there your brain kicks into study mode.

7. Sleep.

It doesn't matter when that paper is due, don't pull an all-nighter. If you're worried ask for an extension. Don't just leave it until the night before and to a horrible job because you're sleep deprived. Sleep well, and wake up refreshed and ready to go.

8. Turn off your phone.

You study more efficiently when you actually switch OFF your phone (not just on standby). You also sleep better.

9. POST IT NOTES!

I have post it notes papering the walls of my bedroom, covered in formulas, quotes or even just stuff I need to buy. They're a great memory jogger, so having them everywhere will help you to remember how to calculate an unknown angle in trigonometry.

10. Organise your world.

I can't work in a messy environment. I just can't concentrate when I've got stuff all around me. Clean up, label folders and put everything where it belongs. Try to work in a minimalist environment. It's great to just study once in a while.

That's it guys. Hope it helps! Your grades will definitely pick up if you follow these tips. xx