10.

1 Time management

Time management is the art of effectively planning your time. This allows you to
efficiently and productively complete the activities and tasks you need to in the
appropriate amount of time.

Here are some time management skills.

1. Prioritization.

2. Planning

3. Goal setting

4. Delegation

5 Setting boundaries and saying "no"

6. Focus

There are many benefits of managing your time well in the workplace. In general,
those with good time management skills will experience the following benefits
compared to professionals with poor time management skills:
• Lower levels of stress
• Lower anxiety levels
• Improved reputation in the workplace
• Better focus
• More productivity
• Improved decision-making
• Attainment of goals
• Increased ability to meet deadlines
• Improved work quality
• Better work-life balance
• Increase professional confidence
• More free time
• More energy for personal activities

10. 2 Note Taking and Study Skills

Better notes will help you remember concepts, develop meaningful learning skills,
and gain a better understanding of a topic.

Ringed exercise book is the most suitable one to have organized system of note
taking because it allows you to place your syllabi in front, insert handouts by date
and add notes as needed
Before Class

• Read (or at least skim) the assigned chapter and previous sessions’ notes.

• Sit where you can easily see and hear.

• Turn of your cell phone to reduce distractions.

• Have all of your materials (such as pens, paper, and textbook) handy.

• Select the note taking system that works best for the class you’re attending.

During Class

• Date and number reach page of your notes and identify the main topic.

• Listen actively and focus clearly on the presentation.

• Use abbreviates and codes to increase the speed of your writing.

• Leave space between main ideas and when you miss an idea.

• Record when the instructor emphasizes main ideas or details.

Note Taking Methods

1. Freestyle Method
Freestyle note-taking consists of writing down everything that you hear, in any format. It is a
great method for students who need to quickly jot down notes and have time to process the
information later. However, freestyle note-taking can be very disorganized and hard to study.

2. Outline Method
Many students have better luck staying organized with the outline method. This consists of
writing a heading (the main topic), subheadings, and details under each subheading. The outline
method is great for students who are able to synthesize information while listening to the teacher.

3. Cornell Note Method

This is a research-based method that’s best for middle, high school, and college students. The
Cornell method helps students connect everything they are writing to a question.
To use the Cornell Method, students can draw two simple columns with one merged column on
the bottom. The key ideas or terms should be written in the left column and all of the important
details related to the main ideas should go in the right column. The bottom section is reserved for
a summary. Here the student should reflect on what they have just learned in their own words.

After Class

• Compare notes with a classmate to check your own notes accuracy and

understanding.

• Review and edit your notes to fill in any missing details.

• Summarize your notes with marginal phrases and identify potential test questions.

• check your notes against the textbook.

• Review your notes with 24 hours and before the next class.

• Use your notes to write summaries and other guides for active learning.

• Keep your notes in a secure place.

10.3 Test Taking Skills

Seven best strategies for test prep

Here are the seven best things you can do to make sure you are prepared for
your next test.

1 Don’t cram

2 Gather materials the night before

3 get a good night’s sleep

4 Eat a healthy breakfast

5 Arrive early

6 Develop positive rituals

Seven best test taking tips for success

There are some general test taking strategies that will improve your educational
performance.

• Listen to the instructions

• Read the entire test
• Do ‘a Brain Dump’
• Answer the questions you know first
• Answer the questions you skipped
• Be sure that the test is complete
• Check your activity

10.4 Test Anxiety

Test anxiety is a psychological condition in which people experience extreme distress and
anxiety in testing situations. While many people experience some degree of stress and anxiety
before and during exams, test anxiety can actually impair learning and hurt test performance

The symptoms of test anxiety can vary considerably and range from mild to severe.

According to the Anxiety and Depression Association of America, symptoms of test anxiety can
be physical, behavioral, cognitive, and emotional.

Physical symptoms of test anxiety include sweating, shaking, rapid heartbeat, dry mouth,
fainting, and nausea.

Cognitive and behavioral symptoms can include avoiding situations that involve testing. This
can involve skipping class or even dropping out of school. In other cases, people might use
drugs or alcohol to cope with symptoms of anxiety.

Other cognitive symptoms include memory problems and difficulty concentrating.

Emotional symptoms of test anxiety can include depression, low self-esteem, anger, and a
feeling of hopelessness.

Here are some ways to cope with test anxiety problems

• Avoid the perfectionist trap

• Get enough sleep.
• Make sure you're prepared.
10.5 Goal Setting

Goal setting is the process of defining specific, measurable, achievable, relevant, and time-
bound objectives that an individual or organization aims to achieve. It involves identifying the
desired outcomes and developing a plan for achieving them.

The most important purposes of setting goal are:

• To give you focus and direction
• To increase your energy, excitement, and productivity
• To help you determine the measurable outcomes you want to achieve in the future
• To give you a plan and path to achieve those goals
• To help you measure progress
• To help you stay motivated
• To help you beat procrastination
• To help you achieve more
• To help you determine what you want in life

10.6 Career Development Skill

Career is an occupation undertaken for a significant period of a person's life and with
opportunities for progress.

Career development is the proactive, lifelong process of finding your footing and
advancing your career path. It’s an intentional approach to creating a meaningful career
that includes setting long-term goals, exploring professional development opportunities,
and gaining new work experience.
Career management skills are all the skills needed to control and manage your
career journey. They include planning and developing your strategies and evaluating
your progress and goals
reference:
https://www.coursera.org/articles/time-management-skills
https://www.upwork.com/resources/what-is-career-development
https://www.mindmesh.com/glossary/what-is-goal-setting
https://summer.harvard.edu/blog/14-tips-for-test-taking-success/
https://sites.austincc.edu/student-skills-workshops/taking-effective-notes/notetaking-
strategies
https://learningcenter.unc.edu/tips-and-tools/effective-note-taking-in-class/