How to Relieve Homework Anxiety

By Theodora C.

No One Likes Restriction

O People don’t like being told what to do.

AnxietyO Students want freedom.O When that freedom is taken

away, anxiety kicks in.O Students feel obligated to finish

assignments.O Results in stress and lack of

productivity.O Only solution is to get organized.

Create a Homework Schedule

O Determine a time period during the day that works best for you.

O A time period when you’re the most productive.

O This time will only be for homework.

O Every day.O Same time, same

location.

Organize/Plan Assignments

O This will build solid work habits.

O Use a planner or an agenda.

O Organization will increase your memory.

O Beneficial for time management.

O Will help you get homework done by due date.

Rate Assignments

O Categorize assignments from easiest to hardest.

O Complete short and easy assignments first.

O Save the most difficult for last.

Set a Time Limit for Each Assignment

O Time each assignment at first.

O See how much time it takes to complete work.

O Set a time duration every day for each assignment.

O Result in efficiency.O Uses similar methods

like creating a homework schedule.

Develop Textbook Strategies

O Highlight important information.

O Take notes.O Answer

conclusion questions at the end of chapters.

Stay PositiveO Encourage yourself to exceed your

goals. O Reward yourself after an

accomplishment. O Mistakes are part of the learning

process.O Anxiety will only slow you down.