Organizing a Homework Binder
Choose a binder. The first thing you must do is choose a binder to use for your homework. There are many types of binders to choose from, so pick the version that works the best for you. A large three-ring binder with pockets on the inside of the front and back is ideal for homework. You might also consider a binder that zips shut, so you can’t lose any papers. Determine if you want a large 3-ring binder or if you want thinner binders to use for each subject.
Make subject dividers. You can purchase binder dividers or simply use a piece of cardstock to divide each section. Label them with all of the subjects that you are assigned homework. It can be very useful to color code your subjects, math is blue, English is green, etc. Using dividers with pockets can make it even easier to store your assignments.
Put new assignments at the front of your binder. When you are handed an assignment, place it at the very front of the binder. All uncompleted assignments should stay at the front no matter what subject it is. This makes it much easier to find all current assignments. Alternatively, keep each new assignment at the front of each subject so it is near your notes.
Move completed assignments to each subject section. Once you have finished a worksheet, you can move it to the subject section. This makes it easier to hand in assignments for each class. When you get to that class, you can turn to the subject in your binder and it will be right there. For example, when you finish a math worksheet, put it in the math section of your binder. You can also place returned homework assignments in the subject section. Consider if you want to store your assignments in chronological order so you can easily page through them later on.
Using a Homework Binder
Put only homework assignments in the binder. This may seem silly to you, but the binder can easily get bogged down if you put more than just homework in it. Including notes, handouts, and other paper in your binder can make it easy to lose your actual homework.
Take the binder to and from school every day. Your binder will only be useful to you if you actually have it at school. When you have finished all of your homework each night, place your binder in your backpack before you go to bed. This will ensure that you always have your homework with you to turn in each day. At the end of the school day, make sure you put the binder in your backpack before you leave for the day.
Put assignments in the binder right away. As soon as you are handed the homework, immediately put it in the binder. This way you will always know right where your homework is and how much you have to do. You also won’t lose it in your notes or other handouts. Remember to keep all unfinished assignments in the front of the binder or in the front pocket so they are separated from work you’ve already completed.
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