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How do I complete assignments faster (lemmy.blahaj.zone)

submitted 3 weeks ago by thecheddarcheese@lemmy.blahaj.zone to c/teenagers@lemmy.world

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There's no community for school so I thought I'd ask here

Basically at my school we don't have much homework and we do almost all the assignments/projects in class. But I'm so slow that I can't possibly complete whatever we have to do in only 20-45 minutes, so I have to continue at home. But sometimes we can't do that and have to turn in at the end of the class, and by then I've only barely started. I seem to work more efficiently at home though (or at least I feel like I'm working more efficiently).

Does anyone have any advice/tips to help mitigate this? Tia

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[–] andros_rex@lemmy.world 1 points 3 weeks ago

Is it a specific type of assignment you are struggling with? Assignments with lots of reading, or math assignments? Do you know if you’ve ever been tested for dyslexia or dyscalculia? What about ADHD? Or dysgraphia - is it the actual writing that’s taking up too much time for you?

Sometimes assignments just do take more time for some students. That’s not a marker of intelligence or skill - some students are more methodical, some students are quick but make lots of small mistakes.

Do you struggle with getting started on the assignments because you are confused by the questions?

But sometimes we can’t do that and have to turn in at the end of the class, and by then I’ve only barely started.

I’m asking this because I taught - are you starting the assignment when you are getting it, or are you getting distracted in between when you get the assignment and starting it? Sometimes looking at a phone for what feels like just a few minutes or getting into a good conversation with a friend can mess with our perception of time. I saw this happen a lot with my students - I’m not saying that is your problem, but something to think about - especially if you’re saying you work better at home.