FRESHMEN Pre-Flight Review

Which of the following is the BEST example of organizing your schoolwork?

• Stuffing all papers into one binder

• Keeping papers in subject-specific folders

• Leaving everything in your backpack

• Carrying all work in your Chromebook case

Which of the following is NOT a tool you can use to help you stay organized with your assignments?

• Physical planner

• Todoist

• Google Docs

• Wayground

Why is it important to keep a planner or digital checklist?

• Teachers require it

• It reduces your amount of homework

• It allows you to leave class early

• It helps keep track of tasks and due dates

Your friend doesn’t know what their homework is. Which of the following is NOT a place you would recommend them to find out what they're missing?

• The board in class

• Canvas

• From a trusted friend

• Snapchat AI

What does “delayed gratification” mean?

• Doing the easiest task first

• Enjoying rewards without effort

• Prioritizing work over fun to meet your goals

• Finishing assignments right before class

Which trait is most associated with long-term success, according to research?

• Intelligence

• Humor

• Delayed gratification

• Popularity

What’s the most important part of a strong homework routine?

• Working only when you feel like it

• Watching TV while working

• Choosing a consistent time and place

• Waiting until the last minute

What environment is LEAST ideal for doing homework?

• Quiet bedroom

• Library

• At a desk with your phone out

• Learning Lab

What is the Pomodoro Method?

• 25 minutes of work, 5-minute break

• Studying with friends

• Reading all of your notes the night before a test

• Working for hours without rest

Why is it a bad idea to study for a test only the night before?

• Your teachers will tell you not to

• You might forget to eat

• You'll likely not remember as much as you would if you spaced out your studying

• Studying is for the weak. You can ace every test you take without studying.