Application Assignment – Time Management
Preparation Necessary for Application Assignment:
¨ Calculate Hours of Productivity on the “Time Management Worksheet” below to turn in. You should have calculated over 60 hours for this assignment to be valuable to you.
¨ Fill out and turn in a detailed schedule (use the Weekly Planning Grid below) of what you are doing at different times of the day. Be sure to see if you have included the recommended number of hours you should spend studying.
To Turn in:
¨ Completed “Time Management Worksheet” below.
¨ Completed “Weekly Planning Grid” below.
¨ Answer the following questions in complete sentences:
1. How many hours did you calculate on your Time Management Worksheet?
2. Do you have in your schedule the recommended number of hours (found in #2 on the Time Management Worksheet) that you should be dedicating to studying? Did you have this many hours before doing this activity?
3. What can you do with or about the number of hours you calculated? (Is there an area that you can cut back? Maybe not this quarter, but for next quarter.)
Time Management Worksheet
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1) How many credits are you taking this quarter?
2) Multiply your answer from question#1 by 2 ( #Hours you should be studying)
3) How many hours do you work each week at a job outside TCC or work study?
4) How many hours do you work each week at running your household and taking care of your family (child care duties, cleaning, cooking, etc.)
Add all four numbers from above
Understanding your results:
Most people can only manage 60 hours of productivity each week. If your result is above 60, you may need to cut back on either work or school. If you are below 60 you should be able to balance the demands of school and work. However, keep in mind that you also have commitments to family, your health (sleep is important!) and hobbies or exercise. To help you plan your time for each of these commitments, you may complete the weekly time grid.
Weekly Planning Grid
Make a list of all of the things that you have to do and things you would like to do. Be sure to include time for yourself for free time, hobbies, relaxing. Your list should include time for classes, work, studying (remember that study time should be twice the number of class hours) and any family or other commitments.
Next, prioritize your list. After you have prioritized, apply these items to your time grid. Fill in hourly times starting with the beginning of your day. Next fill in all time commitments: class time, work, travel time, meals. Lastly fill in study time.
Now that you have your time planned, remember the following:
· Stick to your plan as closely as possible and reward yourself when you do!
· Attend class every day!
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