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STUDY SKILLS

SELF-ASSESSMENT

Name ________________________________________________________ Date________________

STUDYING Often Sometimes Rarely


1. I study where it is quiet and has few distractions.
2. I study for a length of time then take a short break before
returning to studying.
3. I have all my supplies handy when I study, such as pens,
paper, calculator, etc.
4. I set study goals, such as the number of problems I will do or
pages I will read.
5. I study at least two hours for every hour I am in class each
week.

MANAGING YOUR TIME Often Sometimes Rarely


6. I use a planner (or other method) to write down upcoming
academic and personal activities.
7. I use a “to do” list to keep track of completing my academic
and personal activities.
8. I start studying for quizzes and tests at least several days
before I take them.
9. I start papers and projects as soon as they are assigned.
10. I have enough time for school and fun.

TAKING NOTES Often Sometimes Rarely


11. I take notes as I read my text books.
12. I take notes during class lectures.
13. I rework, rewrite, or type up my notes.
14. I compare my notes with a classmate.
15. I try to organize main ideas and details into a meaningful
method.

READING TEXT BOOKS Often Sometimes Rarely


16. I browse the headings, pictures, charts, questions and
summaries before I start reading a chapter.
17. I make questions from a chapter before, during, and after
reading it.
18. I try to get the meaning of new words as I see them for the
first time.
19. I look for familiar concepts as well as ideas that spark my
interest as I read.
20. I look for the main ideas as I read.
MEMORIZING Often Sometimes Rarely
21. I try to study during my personal peak energy time to
increase my concentration level.
22. I quiz myself over material that could appear on future
exams and quizzes.
23. I say difficult concepts out loud in order to understand them
better.
24. I summarize my notes into my own words, for better
understanding
25. I try to create associations between new material I am trying
to learn and information I already know.

PREPARING FOR TESTS Often Sometimes Rarely


26. I study with a classmate or group.
27. When I don’t understand something, I get help from tutors,
classmates, and my instructors.
28. I do all homework assignments and turn them in on time.
29. I can easily identify what I have learned and what I have not
yet learned before I take a test.
30. I anticipate what possible questions may be asked on my
tests and make sure I know the answers.

SCORING: OFTEN = 10 SOMETIMES = 5 RARELY = 0

Put your score for each question on the appropriate blank. Add your total score for each area.

STUDYING:
1. ______ 2. ______ 3. ______ 4. ______ 5. ______ Total _________
MANAGING YOUR TIME:
6. ______ 7. ______ 8. ______ 9. ______ 10. ______ Total _________
TAKING NOTES:
11. ______ 12. ______ 13. ______ 14. ______ 15. ______ Total _________
READING A TEXT BOOK:
16. ______ 17. ______ 18. ______ 19. ______ 20. ______ Total _________
MEMORIZING:
21. ______ 22. ______ 23. ______ 24. ______ 25. ______ Total _________
PREPARING FOR TESTS:
26. ______ 27. ______ 28. ______ 29. ______ 30. ______ Total _________

A total score of 35-50: This study skills area seems solid.


A total score of 0-34: This study skills area may need a boost.

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