Using responses collected from our shared measurement system, the SOAR Portal, Data Dive shares insights into the challenges faced by students with disabilities and offers resources to support them.
Springing Forward with Strategies to Manage Your Time and Workload
February 2024
Time management is the conscious process of organizing and planning activities to maximize efficiency and efficacy. Research shows that effective time management is a key indication of higher performance, lowers feelings of anxiety, and positively impacts academic achievement.
In February, 75.9% of students who responded identified prioritizing tasks as an effective strategy, with 92% of those students also selecting breaking tasks into manageable parts or using a planner.
While a number of factors affect academic performance, students’ perceived control of time has a significant correlation to increased productivity and success.
Student-to-Student Advice
“Set realistic goals for yourself … School can feel overwhelming if you are focusing on all the assignments you have to do instead of just getting this one assignment done and moving on to the next.”
“Try and simplify the task you’re given.”
“It is important to find strategies that are efficient and effective for you. It is important to realize that these strategies are different for all students.”
“Control the controllable.”
“Planners, whether digital or plain old paper, are your best friend. Once you get your syllabi immediately write down assignments due dates and any other important dates necessary… review it every day to ensure you’re on top of things.”
Student-to-Faculty Advice
“[Be] more proactive in scheduling events, meetings, performing check-ins, or sharing resources.”
Resources
- Time Management Tips for Busy College Students from Purdue Global
- 3 Ways to Prioritize: Strategies for prioritizing commitments
- How to be More Productive as a College Student: 12 tips to enhance productivity
- Tips to Study Smarter, Not Longer from Science News Explores
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