Lesson Plan
Beat the Clock Lesson Plan
Students will learn three effective time-management strategies to tackle timed tests with confidence. By the end, they'll practice applying these strategies to improve accuracy and reduce anxiety under pressure.
Timed tests often increase anxiety and hinder performance. Teaching students structured strategies helps them manage time efficiently, boost confidence, and achieve better outcomes on future assessments.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Prepare Materials
10 minutes
Step 1
Warm-Up Drill
5 minutes
Step 2
Strategy Instruction
10 minutes
Step 3
Guided Practice
10 minutes
Step 4
Wrap-Up and Reflection
5 minutes
Slide Deck
Beat the Clock: Time Management for Tests
Objectives
Why Time Management Matters
Strategy 1: Time Chunking
Strategy 2: Easy-First Approach
Strategy 3: Regular Time Checks
Modeling the Strategies
Guided Practice
Wrap-Up & Reflection
Next Steps
Worksheet
Activity
