Which week is my heaviest based on what is actually due?

How we calculated this

Every item's estimated hours are added into its due week's running total, then weeks are shown in order. Using the example values above (3 hours and 5 hours both due the same week), that week totals 8 hours.

Moving an item to a different week changes which week carries its hours, but never changes the total workload across all weeks combined; this is purely a regrouping tool, not a way to make work disappear by rescheduling it.

Limitations

This is only as accurate as your own time estimates, which are frequently optimistic early in a project and more accurate close to a deadline. It also does not know about commitments outside your coursework (a job, other responsibilities) that compete for the same hours in a heavy week.

Common mistakes

A common error is estimating hours for only the "hard" parts of an assignment (writing a paper) while forgetting research, revision, or formatting time, which understates a week's real total. Another is entering a soft target date (when you would like to start) instead of the actual due date, which can make a genuinely heavy week look artificially light.

Frequently asked

What if an assignment spans multiple weeks?

Split it into separate line items, one per week, with your best estimate of how many hours you will actually spend in each week, rather than putting the full estimate in a single week.

Should I include exam study time as its own item?

Yes, if you can estimate it; treat exam preparation the same as any other item with its own due week and hour estimate.

Why does this use week numbers instead of exact dates?

Because the goal is spotting which week is heaviest at a glance, not scheduling specific days; grouping by week keeps the forecast simple to scan across a whole term.

What should I do once I see a heavy week?

Consider starting heavier items earlier, or use Study Hours by Course to plan how to split your available time across everything competing for that week.

Next decision

Once you know your heaviest week, see Study Hours by Course to plan how to split your available time within it.

For how a standing-rule target connects to an actual weekly study plan, read Meeting Academic Standing Rules and Planning Your Study Time.