⏱️ Time Management & Exam Prep · Lesson 2 of 6

A weekly schedule that works

Time blocks, the 2-for-1 rule and protecting sleep.

Fixed blocks first

Classes and labs	Non-negotiable
Work shifts	If you have a job
Sleep	7–9 hours, same times
Meals and exercise	Yes, schedule them

Then study blocks

A common guideline is about 2 hours of study outside class for each credit hour. Put study blocks in the gaps between classes — an hour between classes is perfect for reviewing the lecture you just had.

Time blocking

Each Sunday, look at the week’s deadlines
Assign each study block a specific task: “BIO: Ch. 5 flashcards”, not just “study”
Hard tasks at your best time of day
Leave one or two empty buffer blocks for things that run long
Friday: a 10-minute review of what worked

Saying no

Clubs, friends and jobs matter, but you can’t say yes to everything. Look at your calendar before agreeing to something new: what will this replace?

Tip

💡 A to-do list without times is a wish list. Put tasks in the calendar.

✏️ Practice: your turn

Block your fixed commitments for next week
Add study blocks: about 2 hours per credit hour
Give each study block a specific task
Do the Friday review

✏️ Study planner: your exam dates in, a day-by-day plan out

🧠 Quick quiz

Answer all 4 questions correctly to mark this lesson as done.

1. Common guideline for study time?

2. A good study block label is…

3. Why leave buffer blocks?

4. When is a good time to review a lecture?

0 of 4 correct

📆 A weekly schedule that works