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Organization Tips

Questions & Answers
Q: My son has a hard time finishing assignments on time. He's smart and motivated to learn. But his inability to "get his act together" keeps him from getting good grades. How can I help?
A: Many middle schoolers have this problem. They are poorly organized. And this hinders their study efforts.
Middle schoolers must learn that organization is essential for success in school. . and life.
Make sure your son knows how to organize his assignments, notebooks, books and time. You might suggest he:

Organize a place to study. Have a clear desktop with nothing on it except what he needs for the task he's working on. Keep supplies nearby for easy access.
Eliminate all distractions. This includes TV, loud music and the phone.
Schedule a specific time for study. Make a daily time sheet for activities and block out a time for school work.
Create a "system" for handling school papers. Keep a three-ring binder with a section for each class. Or keep a folder for each class. Use dividers to make sections for work, study guides and returned tests. File papers when they are received.
Create a notebook of assignment planning sheets based on his school schedule. Down the left side, list all subjects. List assignments next to their subjects every day.
Check the assignment sheet at his locker each day before leaving school. Collect all books materials needed.
Break down assignments into manageable "bites." Schedule and tackle one piece at a time.