Effective Binder Organization Guide
How To Organize Your
Binders
Step 1: Gather Materials
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Follow syllabus suggestions
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One binder (usually 2 in) for each class.
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No sharing except electives.
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One set of divider tabs for each binder.
Step 2: Binder Set-Up
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Tabs set-up
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Check your syllabus for teacher recommendations
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Most useful divider tabs:
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Notes
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Handouts
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Bellwork
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Quizzes/Tests
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Use the tab categories that apply to the work in your class.
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Typically use 3-5 per class.
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Graded
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Projects
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Vocab
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Homework
Step 2 continued
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In front of the dividers keep:
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Syllabus
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Current assignment schedules,
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Classroom policies
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Pro Tip: Use plastic sheet protectors for the
handouts you need to keep long-term.
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Front Pocket: Only for current, completed homework
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DANGER AREA! Keep neat!
Step 3: Sort!
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Sort all materials into the appropriate binder and tab
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Think before you throw!
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Some classes have unit tests, or cumulative finals.
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Don't throw away materials until you are sure you
are done with them.
Step 4: Maintenance
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Every day: Make sure materials are kept in the
correct class binder
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Weekly/As Needed: Resort any materials that have
been placed in the wrong divider, or in the front
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As Needed: Clean-out locker and backpack for any
class materials
Step 4 continued
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Watch out for:
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Pocket dividers: Don't use pockets! They break,
and they can't be sorted through quickly for study.
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Front pocket abuse: Don't keep anything here that
is not being turned in. It breaks and can't be
sorted through quickly.
Gather the necessary materials like binders and divider tabs, set up the tabs according to your syllabus, keep important documents organized, sort materials into the appropriate sections, and maintain your binders regularly to stay organized throughout the school year. Avoid common pitfalls like using pockets for storage and ensure neatness for efficient study habits.
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How To Organize Your Binders
Step 1: Gather Materials Follow syllabus suggestions One binder (usually 2 in) for each class. No sharing except electives. One set of divider tabs for each binder.
Step 2: Binder Set-Up Tabs set-up Check your syllabus for teacher recommendations Most useful divider tabs: Notes Handouts Bellwork Quizzes/Tests Graded Projects Vocab Homework Use the tab categories that apply to the work in your class. Typically use 3-5 per class.
Step 2 continued In front of the dividers keep: Syllabus Current assignment schedules, Classroom policies Pro Tip: Use plastic sheet protectors for the handouts you need to keep long-term. Front Pocket: Only for current, completed homework DANGER AREA! Keep neat!
Step 3: Sort! Sort all materials into the appropriate binder and tab Think before you throw! Some classes have unit tests, or cumulative finals. Don't throw away materials until you are sure you are done with them.
Step 4: Maintenance Every day: Make sure materials are kept in the correct class binder Weekly/As Needed: Resort any materials that have been placed in the wrong divider, or in the front pocket As Needed: Clean-out locker and backpack for any class materials
Step 4 continued Watch out for: Pocket dividers: Don't use pockets! They break, and they can't be sorted through quickly for study. Front pocket abuse: Don't keep anything here that is not being turned in. It breaks and can't be sorted through quickly.
