Hello All, for this week of problem solving I used the Ranking Priorities strategy. This is a strategy I have been using myself for quite some time, and it just so happens to be a problem solving strategy from the book! Personally I believe this strategy can be used in multiple ways. You can rank your priorities for one day or one week, or you could rank your priorities for one class or all classes! I personally like to know what I have to do for the whole week so I set up my priorities list for 2 separate classes that included my whole weeks work. I used this strategy on my economics class as well as my sociology class. The reason I used the great strategy on these classes is so I could see my whole weeks work. In my economics class I have a homework due as well as reading and a quiz. In my sociology class I had multiple readings to do and also a homework to hand in. When ranking my priorities for my economics class, because my homework is due on monday I ranked that as my highest priority because it counts for points due soonest. Reading the chapter for lecture Monday was my next priority because my quiz is not until Wednesday, so studying for my Wednesday quiz was third on the list. As you can see, it was helpful for me to use ranking priorities strategy so I could see what made sense to do first.
In sociology, I have readings for Monday and Wednesday, as well as a homework assignment due Wednesday. In my ranking priorities list I ranked the reading for monday first, so I could be prepared for class. I then put the homework assignment second because it is worth points, and the reading for Wednesday followed up the rear. Once again I ranked my priorities in an orderly fashion.
When ranking my priorities you can see that I took due dates and point totals into my consideration. I find this the best way to rank your priorities because it ranks them in a way that is best for your grade. By due dates and points! I highly recommend this strategy for anyone. Your thoughts are clear and organized, and you know exactly what you need to do for your class to succeed. Ranking Priorities is a great strategy that should be used by all!
I love your picture. It certainly brings attention to your blog. I also used this strategy. I found it useful also. I tried doing a priority list for days as well as for each individual class, and it seemed to be very helpful. I would recommend it.
ReplyDeleteI agree that this was a great strategy. I also used it before we came across it in the book because I feel it really does help make tons of work less stressful and helps you know where to start.
ReplyDeleteThis was a great example of the strategy. It's good you pointed out the flexibility of the strategy. you can apply it long term or short term. Good job, man.
ReplyDeletehey. I'm really glad this strategy worked out for you. I hope I can utilize it in the future.
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