Which of following is/ are suggested Time Management Techniques ?

Correct Answer : 

A). All of the Below

 Top 5 Evidence-Based Techniques

1. Pomodoro
   Technique
• How
  it works: Work in 25-minute focused sprints →
  5-minute break. After 4 cycles, take a 30-min break.
• Best
  for: Preventing burnout during study marathons.
• Example: Use
  a timer app while solving Python MCQs.
2. Eisenhower
   Matrix (Urgent/Important Grid)
• How
  it works: Categorize tasks into:
• Quadrant
  1: Urgent & Important (DO NOW)
• Quadrant
  2: Important but Not Urgent (SCHEDULE)
• Quadrant
  3: Urgent but Unimportant (DELEGATE)
• Quadrant
  4: Not Urgent/Important (ELIMINATE)
• Best
  for: Prioritizing exam topics (e.g., focus on weak areas first).
3. Time
   Blocking
• How
  it works: Assign fixed blocks of time for specific tasks in your
  calendar.
• Best
  for: Balancing study, revision, and practice tests.
• Example:

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9-10 AM: Flowchart theory 

10-11:30 AM: Python MCQ practice 

2-3 PM: Past paper review 

4. ABCDE
   Method
• How
  it works: Label tasks from A (critical) to E (eliminable).
  Tackle “A” tasks first.
• Best
  for: Exam crunch periods when everything feels urgent.
5. The
   2-Minute Rule
• How
  it works: If a task takes ≤2 minutes, do it IMMEDIATELY.
• Best
  for: Clearing small distractions (e.g., organizing notes).

Comparison of
Techniques

Technique	Best Use Case	O-Level Application
Pomodoro	Focus retention	MCQ practice sessions
Eisenhower Matrix	Prioritization	Topic selection before exams
Time Blocking	Daily planning	Creating study timetables
ABCDE Method	Task triage	Managing revision backlog
2-Minute Rule	Micro-task efficiency	Quick formula reviews

Techniques NOT Recommended

• Multitasking: Reduces
  retention by 40% (American Psychological Association).
• All-Nighters: Impairs
  cognitive function for 48+ hours.
• Over-Scheduling: Leaves
  no buffer for unexpected delays.

1. The
   80/20 Rule (Pareto Principle):
• 80%
  of exam results come from 20% of topics. Identify high-yield areas (e.g.,
  Python loops, flowchart symbols).
2. Parkinson’s
   Law Hack:
• Set
  artificial deadlines (“Finish 30 MCQs in 40 minutes”) to avoid
  procrastination.
3. Energy
   Mapping:
• Schedule
  tough topics during your peak focus times (e.g., morning theory,
  afternoon practice).

Sample MCQ Scenario

Q: Which technique uses urgency/importance quadrants?
a) Pomodoro
b) Eisenhower Matrix (Correct)
c) Time Blocking
d) 2-Minute Rule

Q: “Do it now if it takes ≤2 minutes”
describes:
a) ABCDE Method
b) Parkinson’s Law
c) 2-Minute Rule (Correct)
d) Pareto Principle

Tools to Implement
These Techniques

Technique	Free Tool
Pomodoro	TomatoTimer.com
Eisenhower Matrix	Todoist / Trello
Time Blocking	Google Calendar
ABCDE Method	Pen/paper (simplest!)

Key Takeaway: Effective time management isn’t
about doing more – it’s about doing the right things at
the right time. Combine Pomodoro for focus + Eisenhower
for priorities + Time Blocking for structure to
dominate your O-Level prep!