<p>I'll admit that I'm terrible at organizing all my notes and handouts. I really am. I've used everything from binders to folders to notebooks and absolutely NOTHING has worked out to this date.</p>
<p>I've decided to go back to the binder method for one of my AP classes, and it's somewhat doing well...but all my other classes are just scattered in one folder that's really breaking apart at the binding.</p>
<p>Just curious to see what you all do and what has/hasn't worked for you!</p>
<p>Im terrible at organizing, too. Maybe have a folder for every class?</p>
<p>I have a folder or binder for every class and usually a notebook to go with it if I have to take notes. Yes, I do have to carry more, but the separation takes away confusion and I even have a loose-leaf paper folder. And during the weekend or when you have free time, make sure that you put your notes and handouts in the correct spots because even when the teacher hands back out tests, hw, etc. I just stick them in the folder or binder without actually putting them in the correct spot until later.</p>
<p>^Kaeroze, that’s my problem. I’m always too lazy to go back and stick all my papers in the right folder/notebook/binder. Maybe it’s something I need to be more proactive about, but I’m also trying to find a low maintenance method that would let me actually study more than I spend time organizing my papers.</p>
<p>Umm the only thing I could recommend is keep ALL notes in a notebook even handouts(glue/staple/etc. them in) per class. Title all the pages and use big-ish handwriting when you title it in a different color. Separate by topic? fold a page and title? And hw or tests that are handed back out in a folder.</p>