Homework and Assignment Planner

Who this is for

Every piece of homework on one page, in date order. Each row holds the subject, what was set, the day it was set and the day it is due, and the days-left column counts down to the deadline so the urgent work is obvious at a glance.

Secondary school pupils, college students and anyone with several subjects setting work at once — and parents who want to see what is outstanding without asking three times.

What this helps you track

• What has been set, by which subject or teacher
• The date it was set and the date it is due
• How many days are left before each deadline
• What is finished, and what is finished but not yet handed in

How to use it

1. Write your name and the week or term the sheet covers at the top.
2. Add a row as soon as a piece of work is set — subject, what it is and how it has to be handed in.
3. Fill in the date set and the due date. The days-left column works itself out in the browser version and the workbook; on paper, count the days and write the number in.
4. Tick 'done' when the work is finished and 'handed in' when it has actually been submitted, because those are two different days.
5. Look at the sheet each evening and start with the smallest number in the days-left column.
6. Carry anything still outstanding onto next week's sheet before you throw the old one away.

Formats

• Printable PDF (A4 and US Letter)
• Fillable PDF with form fields
• Fill in online, saved in your browser
• Excel / Google Sheets workbook

The printable is laid out inside a box that fits both A4 and US Letter, so the two files are identical and neither one is scaled. The fillable PDF has real form fields. The workbook uses plain formulas only — SUM, IF, COUNTIF and the like — so it opens in Excel, LibreOffice and Google Sheets without anything breaking, and every calculated cell is grey so you can see which figures it worked out.

How to print

Download the A4 or US Letter file to match the paper in your printer, open it in a PDF reader and print at 100% — not "fit to page", which shrinks the writing space. Both files leave a 14 mm margin, which clears the unprintable edge on home printers. To print the online version with your entries in it, use the Print this sheet button, which prints only the sheet and none of the page around it. More on printing.

Questions

Why separate 'done' and 'handed in'?

Because work sitting finished in a bag is the most annoying way to lose marks. Two ticks mean you can see at a glance which pieces are complete but still with you.

What does the days-left column show?

The number of days between today and the due date. It is negative once the date has passed, which is a useful thing to see rather than hide.

Can I use it for a whole term?

Yes. The printed sheet runs over two pages, and the browser version lets you add as many rows as you need. Some people prefer a fresh sheet each week so the list stays short.

Does it decide what order to do things in?

No. It shows the deadlines and the subjects; how long each piece will take is something only you know. Many people work through the smallest days-left figure first and make room for the long tasks early.