Smart Study Questionnaire
Name …………………………………………
Date…………………………….
To gain a better
understanding of yourself as a learner, it is helpful to identify the study
skills you use. You
can determine if your study skills need a boost or if they are fine just
the way there are
now. This informal inventory is a short and quick tool for assessing
your study skills.
This is not a
test, so please ask for assistance when/where you feel you need it. Answer each question as honestly as you can. There
are 30 questions.
Directions:
1. Read each
statement and think about it.
2. Place an X in the
column that best describes your current level as it relates to
the study
statement.Example….
Reading Text Books Rarely
Sometimes Often
1. I browse headings,
pictures, chapter questions,and summaries before I read a chapter .X If this statement happens to be true some of
the time for you, then place an X as shownin the appropriate column (which is “sometimes”).At
the end of the questionnaire, you will have a chance to self-score the results.
Give it a try! Remember…Applying
what you learn from this questionnaire is the real key.
Reading Text Books
Rarely Sometimes Often
1. I browse the
headings, pictures, chapter questions and summaries before I start reading a
chapter.
2. I make questions
from a chapter before, during, and after reading it.
3. I try to get the
meaning of new words as I see them for the first time.
4. I look for
familiar concepts as well as ideas that spark my interest as I read.
5. I look for the
main ideas as I read.
Taking Notes Rarely
Sometimes Often
6. I take notes as I
read my text books.
7. I take notes
during class lectures.
8. I rewrite or type
up my notes.
9. I compare my notes
with a classmate.
10. I try to organize
main ideas and details into a meaningful method.
Studying Rarely
Sometimes Often
11. I study where it
is quiet and has few distractions.
12. I study for a
length of time then take a short break before returning to studying.
13. I have all my
supplies handy when I study, such as pens, paper, calculator, etc.
14. I set study
goals, such as the number of problems I will do or pages I will read.
15. I study at least
two hours for every hour I am in class each week.
Memorizing Rarely
Sometimes Often
16. I try to study
during my personal peak time of energy to increase my concentration level.
17. I quiz myself
over material that could appear on future exams and quizzes.
18. I say difficult
concepts out loud in order to understand them better.
19. I change my notes
into my own words, for better understanding.
20. I try to create
associations between new material I am trying to learn and information I
already know.
Preparing for Tests
Rarely Sometimes Often
21. I study with a
classmate or group.
22. When I don’t
understand something, I get help from tutors, classmates, and my instructors.
23. I do all homework
assignments and turn them in on time.
24. I can easily
identify what I have learned and what I have not yet learned before I take a
test.
25. I anticipate what
possible questions may be asked on my tests and make sure I know the answers.
Managing Your Time
Rarely Sometimes Often
26. I use a calendar
book to write down upcoming academic and personal activities.
27. I use a “to do”
list to keep track of completing my academic and personal activities.
28. I start studying
for quizzes and tests at least several days before I take them.
29. I start papers
and projects as soon as they are assigned.
30. I have enough
time for school and fun.
Scoring: Rarely = 0
Sometimes = 5 Often = 10
Put your score for
each question on the appropriate blank and add your total score for each area.
Reading a Text Book:
1. ______ 2. ______
3. ______ 4. ______ 5. ______ Total _________
Taking Notes:
6. ______ 7. ______
8. ______ 9. ______ 10. ______ Total _________
Studying:
11. ______ 12. ______
13. ______ 14. ______ 15. ______ Total _________
Memorizing:
16. ______ 17. ______
18. ______ 19. ______ 20. ______ Total _________
Preparing for Tests:
21. ______ 22. ______
23. ______ 24. ______ 25. ______ Total _________
Managing Your Time:
26. ______ 27. ______
28. ______ 29. ______ 30. ______ Total _________
A total score of
31-50: This
study skills area seems solid for you
A total score of
0-30: This
study skills area may need some improvement
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