Find the proper pace
There is an optimal (best) rate for accomplishing most task or goals. This means that you are not doing the task too fast or too slow for your ability. If you go too fast you may make careless mistakes and if you go too slow you may become bored or lose focus or interest in what you are doing.
How do I know what is the best pace for me?
This might take some practice. When you preview first, it will help you determine the best pace based on the requirements. Also if you make a prediction of how long you think it will take you and record the actual time it took you, over time you will learn to become more accurate at finding the right pace. Keep a prediction chart to help you over time compare.
Avoid making deals with your parents like “When I am done can I get on the computer? This will keep you from rushing through your work for something better.
Set aside a certain amount of time each evening for your school work. This will help you find the right pace and build endurance over time. Since you know you have a set time to work. You will be able to speed up if you see you are running short of time.
Ask your teachers how long the assignment ought to take. Keep a record of the actual time it took you to do the assignment and compare. Over time see how close you come to the teachers timing.
How do I know what is the best pace for me?
This might take some practice. When you preview first, it will help you determine the best pace based on the requirements. Also if you make a prediction of how long you think it will take you and record the actual time it took you, over time you will learn to become more accurate at finding the right pace. Keep a prediction chart to help you over time compare.
Avoid making deals with your parents like “When I am done can I get on the computer? This will keep you from rushing through your work for something better.
Set aside a certain amount of time each evening for your school work. This will help you find the right pace and build endurance over time. Since you know you have a set time to work. You will be able to speed up if you see you are running short of time.
Ask your teachers how long the assignment ought to take. Keep a record of the actual time it took you to do the assignment and compare. Over time see how close you come to the teachers timing.