Are you struggling to set up a good homework schedule? Do you understand what you need to do to manage your time? This article aims to provide some practical advice on planning and tackling homework.

Homework can be a difficult task, but managing your time will become much easier with these few recommendations.

Schedule your homework

This way, you can ensure that the important things are not pushed aside by your everyday life. Set aside some time for homework and stick to it. This way, you know when to expect your work and will be able to allocate a portion of your day purely for homework without other distractions.

Reschedule if you need to

If something crops up and forces you to reschedule a lesson, don’t be too harsh on yourself. You will likely get with it once more. However, if something does come up which cannot be rescheduled, make sure to think about why this may be so and what you can do to prevent it from happening again. Try taking another look at your homework timetable as well as your overall plan.

Have a look at what is happening to you

Think about the different parts of your daily routine; do they overlap? Are there warnings that your life may be getting in the way so you can’t complete your work? Is there a chance you are not putting enough time into studying, and the importance of doing so is starting to set in? [This has happened to me – one of those “get motivated” dandelion puffs] Set up some rules around when school is finished and make sure that you stick to them.

Keep Track of Your Homework

You could keep track of your homework by writing a note and placing it in your diary or planner. Alternatively, some people prefer to use an app specifically designed for keeping track of their homework.

Utilize technology

Many different apps can help you manage your school work and schedule the time you put into it. If you do use a smartphone, there are plenty of applications that can be used to help remind you when it’s time to study. It is also important to keep an eye on your time while studying. For example, you could use an app that keeps track of how long you have been studying to avoid overworking yourself.

Prepare Yourself

Homework is often worked on outside of school hours, and at home, so your homework area must be well set up. If it’s not comfortable enough, this will be distracting and impact your performance. Make sure you have a good chair to sit on and clear desk space. Make sure you have all the materials that you need too.

Use a notebook for facts and figures

It easier to retain information when written down as opposed to just spoken. A notebook is a great way of recording notes from your teachers’ lessons. It is also good to record your ideas and observations from your readings.

Do your most difficult assignments first

Consider getting an alarm clock to get up earlier to get ahead of schoolwork. It gives you more time in the evenings, too! You can also designate a certain number of minutes before your designated work time to get started with whatever needs done that day.

Social Life

There should be a balance between your social life and schoolwork. It is important to maintain a good balance as overworking yourself can take its toll. Don’t feel too guilty about activities after school or on weekends, but don’t forget about your homework either. If you have been given work for the weekend, make sure you get it done before you do anything else like hanging out with friends.

If you’re struggling, talk to someone

If your social life is taking over or you’re feeling overwhelmed by schoolwork, it is good to talk to another person about it. You can talk to a friend, a teacher, or even a parent.