Article: An organized binder is easy to navigate—you should know the approximate location of each paper. This is not possible when you insert loose sheets in between papers or fill folders full of papers. Three-hole punch the papers you wish to keep in your binder. Insert the papers into the correct section and subsection. If the paper is important, place it into a sheet protector. An overstuffed binder is more difficult to keep organized. In addition to throwing away unnecessary papers, you should remove returned assignments and tests from your binder. Organize these assignments and tests and place them in a filing cabinet or box. Even in the best organized of binders, it is possible to lose sight of an essential fact or important date.  Find a way to catch your own attention. Consider using a flag to mark significant information or highlight dates you need to remember.

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Three-hole punch loose papers. Place returned assignments and tests into a filing cabinet. Mark significant information and dates with flags and highlighters.