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A goal
Something you want to achieve or accomplish
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Jakeem's
Vincent's goal is to get better at reading. Jakeem's goal is to practice reading for 15 minutes every day. Whose goal is more specific?
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True
True or False: One way to manage your time is to do the important things first
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False
True or False: An organized desk is full of loose papers and trash
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Short term
Eddie wants to complete all of his homework before dinner time. Is this a short term or long term goal?
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Kendra's
Messiah's goal is to get better grades. Kendra's goal is to practice ignoring distractions every day during science class. Whose goal is more specific?
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True
True or False: getting enough sleep can help you be more focused.
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Wise
Is this use of time wise or unwise: reading directions on an assignment
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True
True or false: Using a clock can help you be more organized
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Long term
Nakiyah wants to become an astronomer as her career. Is this a short term or a long term goal?
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No
Lindsay has a D- in Reading for the quarter because she is missing 42 assignments. Her goal is to bring her grade up to an A by next week. Is this a realistic goal?
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C
Paul's classmate is doing a dance at his seat. Which of these strategies is NOT a good way to ignore the distraction: A) take a deep breath B) focus your eyes on your work, or C) start doing the same dance
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Unwise
Is this use of time wise or unwise: watching your classmate play with a toy on their desk
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True
True or False: Using a planner can help you be more organized
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Short term
Rashaun's goal is to get to class on time each day this week. What kind of goal is this?
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Yes
Tran's goal is to bring his C in Writing up to a B by the next report card. Is this a realistic goal?
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False
True or False: When a classmate is typing something distracting in the chat, you have to pay attention to it
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Wise
Is this use of time wise or unwise: asking the teacher for help
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False
True or false: Being organized means you lose track of your belongings
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Yes
Najimah wants to be in the WNBA someday. Right now she practices basketball once a week. Her goal is to start practicing basketball 3 times a week for at least 30 minutes. Is this goal specific AND realistic?
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True
True or false: An example of self-talk would be to say to yourself "I can ignore them and focus on my work."
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Unwise
Is this use of time wise or unwise? Watching TV before you finish your homework.
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True
True or False: Having a special spot at home to do your homework can help you stay organized
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