Keeping a homework diary or calendar will help you to manage your time more efficiently. And getting your homework done early will leave more time for other things.

• Stay on track. Make a note of each piece of homework set�don�t rely on memory alone.

• Record the date that each piece of work is due. Estimate how long it will take you to complete it, and schedule a date to start working on it.

• Break up large assignments or research projects into smaller tasks. Record in the diary or calendar the dates when each task must be completed. Keep track of your progress towards completion of the overall project so that you don�t fall behind.

• Watch out for scheduling conflicts. Do you have two major pieces of work due on the same day? Is a game or concert arranged for the night before a test?