Have you ever underestimated the time it takes to complete an assignment or study for an exam? Do you find that no matter how early you start, you don’t have enough time?
Backwards planning can help with this. Here’s how:
Follow along and work through the steps using the backwards planning worksheet.
When is your assignment due or when will you write the test/exam? You’ll be working backwards from this date.
Tip: Technical difficulties and system glitches happen. Plan to submit your assignment at least a half hour before it’s due.
Break down your assignment or study plan into separate tasks, starting with the deadline.
Determine how much time you need for each task. You might choose to arrange your tasks in chronological order or leave them in reverse chronological order.
Tip: Determining how much time to give yourself can be tricky, so don’t hesitate to chat through it with a Peer Success Coach!
