Urgent-Important Matrix
Objective
Students will practice their time management and workplace readiness skills by analyzing a variety of job-related tasks and determining their level of priority. Using the “Important–Urgent Matrix,” students will evaluate each task by identifying how important it is to overall goals and how urgently it must be completed. They will categorize tasks into the four quadrants of the matrix and justify their reasoning for each placement. Through this activity, students will strengthen their critical thinking, decision-making, and organizational skills while learning how to manage responsibilities effectively. Students will then apply this prioritization strategy to plan and organize their responsibilities for the Work Simulation Project, helping them meet deadlines, reduce stress, and improve overall productivity.
Directions for this Extension Activity:
In this activity, students will use their prioritization and decision-making skills to evaluate a series of workplace tasks. Students will first determine whether each task is urgent or not urgent, then assess whether it is important or not important. Using these criteria, they will sort each task into the appropriate category of the Important–Urgent Matrix. Students will analyze the impact of completing or delaying each task, make thoughtful placement decisions, and explain their reasoning. This activity reinforces time management, critical thinking, and organizational skills in a real-world job context while helping students learn how to effectively prioritize responsibilities.
Duration: ~15 minutes* [will vary based on students' level of need]
Digitability Curriculum Concepts: Financial Literacy, Communication, Social Skills
Incorporating Bankability:
Throughout this activity, students can earn dollars for staying on task, presenting to the class, and helping their peers during the activity. This encourages participation, positive behavior, and peer support. Current Bankability users can integrate these earnings into their classroom economy. No Bankability account? Use the templates provided and click here to learn more about bringing Bankability to your program.
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