Time Management Challenge

David Bohmfalk

Tier 1

Lesson Plan

Time Management Challenge

Effective use of class time

This lesson engages 8th-grade students in an experiential learning activity to enhance their time management skills. Through a collaborative task, students will learn to prioritize and manage their time effectively, followed by a reflective discussion and an exit ticket to assess their understanding. This lesson is crucial as it equips students with essential skills for academic success and personal growth.

Audience

8th Grade

Time

30 min

Approach

Experiential Learning, Collaborative Learning, Active Learning

Materials

Stopwatch or timer, Whiteboard and markers, Exit Ticket, Answer Key, and Discussion Questions

Step 1

Introduction

5 mins

Begin with a brief discussion on the importance of time management in daily life and academics.
Ask students to share examples of when they felt they managed their time well or poorly.

Step 2

Time Management Activity

15 mins

Divide students into small groups and provide each group with a list of tasks to complete within a set time (e.g., organizing a mock event).
Use a stopwatch to time the activity, encouraging students to prioritize tasks and work collaboratively.
Observe and note how each group manages their time.

Step 3

Group Discussion

5 mins

Facilitate a discussion using the prepared questions to reflect on the activity.
Encourage students to share strategies they used and challenges they faced.

Step 4

Exit Ticket

5 mins

Distribute the exit ticket to each student to assess their understanding of effective time management.
Collect the exit tickets for review.

Step 5

Closure

5 mins

Summarize key points from the discussion and highlight effective time management strategies.
Encourage students to apply these strategies in their daily routines.

Discussion

Time Management Reflection

A discussion to reflect on the time management activity and explore strategies used by students.

What strategies did your group use to manage time effectively?

Encourage students to think about prioritization, delegation, and communication.

What challenges did you face during the activity?

Guide students to consider time constraints, task complexity, and group dynamics.

How can you apply these time management skills in your daily life?

Prompt students to connect the activity to real-life scenarios, such as homework or projects.

Quiz

Time Management Exit Ticket

Answer Key

Time Management Answer Key

The answer key provides correct answers and reasoning for the exit ticket questions.

List two strategies you can use to manage your time effectively.

Prioritizing tasks, D
Effective time management involves prioritizing tasks and setting deadlines to ensure tasks are completed efficiently.

Why is it important to manage your time well?

All of the above
Managing time well helps reduce stress, improve productivity, and allows for more free time.