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      something that you need right away.

      It’s never in the place it should be!

      Sounds like me. That’s not me.

      5. If your mom peeked in your backpack,

      she might find a broken pencil, a granola

      bar wrapper, and a bunch of folded-up

      papers you were supposed to give to her

      weeks ago.

      Sounds like me. That’s not me.

      6. You never miss a project due date

      because you write them all in your

      assignment notebook.

      Sounds like me. That’s not me.

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      Answers

      Did you choose blue the most? You’re one orderly girl! You already know that staying organized makes life easier. Your skills will help you stay on top of your game at school, even when you have to tackle tricky topics or when your schedule is packed with assignments and activities.

      Did you select a few orange and a few blue? Like most of us, you’re organized at times and disorganized at others. When it comes to school, keeping order frees up your mind so you can focus on learning. If you’re organized, you’re not distracted by the perfect pencil you can’t find or the due date you know is coming up sometime soon (you think).

      Did you pick mostly orange answers? Your organizational skills could use a tune-up. Keep this in mind: School isn’t just about learning subjects like science or reading. School teaches life skills, too. And a couple of the most important skills you learn through school are how to be responsible for your own things and how to manage your time. Read on to find out how to get organized!

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      Super Study Space

      What tools do you use for homework and studying?

      Gather your supplies and keep them close by when you’re working.

      Keep a generous stash

      of your favorite pencils

      and pens.

      Keep track of how long

      you spend on any task.

      Use sticky notes in books, on your

      calendar, and on your assignments to

      mark important details or give yourself

      reminders. Also, notecards are

      great to have on

      hand to make

      quick flash cards.

      Try using a white or pink eraser

      to remove pencil marks cleanly

      and completely.

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      Always note due dates, tests,

      and performances! Use a

      calendar and your assignment

      notebook to make sure you’re

      getting everything done.

      Read a word you don’t

      know? Look it up!

      Twistable crayons and

      colored pencils never

      need to be sharpened.

      It’s OK to use a calculator to

      double-check your homework

      as long as you solve arithmetic

      problems on your own first!

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      Study

      steady

      Studying in the same place at the same time

      creates a habit that will seem natural in no

      time. If you have your own desk, keep your

      school tools organized in the drawers or right

      on top. If you usually study at the kitchen

      table or another shared space in your home,

      make a school supplies kit in a sturdy box

      and get it out every time you sit down to

      do homework or study.

      Wherever you work, choose a place that’s

      quiet and free from distractions. That’s right:

      no buzzing phone on your desk so you can

      check your texts. No TV blaring in the back-

      ground. No noisy little brother begging you

      to play a game.

      Sometimes it’s good to shake

      things up. Studying in a new

      place can perk up your mind

      and help you retain information.

      Try working at the library, in a

      different room in your home,

      or even outside.

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      Is Time on

      Your Side?

      Get right to these questions to

      see if you tend to procrastinate— that is, to put things off until the last minute.

      1. Your report on Mexico is due tomorrow.

      This evening you still need to . . .

      a. proofread what you’ve written one last time.

      b. take a look at one last website, and write the final page of your report.

      c. research and write the report.

      2. It’s only one week till Halloween! Your

      costume . . .

      a. has been hanging in your closet for a month.

      b. still needs a few finishing touches.

      c. will come together sometime soon— why worry about it now? You’ve still got a week.

      3. If your spelling test is Friday, you study

      the words . . .

      a. Monday and again on Thursday.

      b. Wednesday or Thursday after the rest of your homework is done.

      c. Friday morning, on the school bus. Might as well make use of the ride time!

      4.You take piano lessons on Tuesdays

      after school. You practice piano . . .

      a. for a few minutes every day.

      b. after your lesson Tuesday, while the music is fresh in your mind, and a couple more times during the week when you get the chance.

      c. Monday night and Tuesday morning. You feel ready for your lesson— sort of, at least—if you practice right beforehand.

      5. If you have a week to complete a

      challenging math assignment,

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