HOW EFFICIENT ARE YOU AT MULTITASKING?

Think multitasking is the most efficient way to get lots done? Take this test to find out the truth about multitasking.

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myth of multitasking quiz


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Follow the instructions using the boxes and the timers below.

 

STEP ONE:
In the boxes below,  alternating between the letters and the numbers, write the following sentence— “Multitasking is Worse Than a Lie”—in column 1 while writing a corresponding number (1-27) in the box to the right of it.  [In other words, you will be writing “M” “1” “U” “2”, etc.]

NOTE: "Tabbing" is disabled on all fields to keep the test balanced.

Click "CLICK HERE TO START" when you are ready to begin.

Ready, Set, go!

MULTITASKING IS WORSE THAN A LIE

 
 

 
         
 


Column 1 (Letters)


Column 2 (Numbers)




































TRY AGAIN?

 

STEP TWO:
Now write each row separately, first the sentence, then the numbers. Time yourself.

NOTE: "Tabbing" is disabled on all fields to keep the test balanced.

Click "CLICK HERE TO START" when you are ready to begin.

Ready, set, go!

MULTITASKING IS WORSE THAN A LIE


 


Column 1 (Letters)


Column 2 (Numbers)



































TRY AGAIN?

 

  • Now check your times. Which time is faster?
  • What was the difference in your stress levels between the two tests?
  • Did you make more or less mistakes between the two tests?

Typically, a person will take twice as long to complete this exercise when switchtasking (first pass) vs. focusing on one task at a time (second pass).

Ready to stop Multitasking?

 
 
     
     
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