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School life SEE ALSO
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90–91 Resilience
Exams and revision 104–105 ›
From setting an alarm, packing lunch, and being on time, Goals and ambitions 112–113 ›
to managing schoolwork, keeping up with homework, and Bullying 150–151 ›
making new friends, school is full of exciting activities,
challenges, and opportunities.

Aural
Ways of learning Aural learners like to understand things
Some teens may be by listening, and might read notes
particularly fond of one aloud, or make recordings of work.
way of learning over
Visual
another, but most will use Visual learners prefer to learn
a mixture of approaches, about something by seeing it, and
depending on the subject, are likely to draw mind-maps,
type of work, and where sketches, and diagrams.
they are when studying. Physical
People who lean towards
learning by doing
something are called
physical learners, they
▷ Trying different approaches might copy out their
Knowing what works best for them and for notes or walk about
a particular subject helps teens to study when studying.
more easily and effectively, so it’s worth
experimenting with different approaches.

Time management

Time management involves thinking about how much time a task
will take, and working out how much time is available before a
deadline. Thinking carefully about these aspects helps people to
work out a realistic schedule, and plan and organize their time
efficiently and effectively.

Planning and Say “no” Break each Schedule time
prioritizing Learning to say “no” task down to relax
Planning a schedule for busy is important for time When adding big tasks to a Scheduling regular breaks
periods makes daunting management. When to-do list, divide them into is essential to staying
tasks feel more achievable. teens take on too much, three or four smaller parts, motivated about
Write out a list of everything it can lead them to feel then work through each schoolwork. As well as
that needs to be completed disorganized and one-by-one. This makes relaxing, exercising, hobbies,
over the next day or week. stressed. Learning to a big task feel much and meeting friends
Then prioritize the list to prioritize emotional and more achievable, and helps teens to unwind.
avoid wasting time on less physical health is part of less overwhelming.
important things. good time management.

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