STUDY SKILLS ASSESSMENT QUESTIONNAIRE
http://prtl.uhcl.edu/portal/page/portal/COS/Self_Help_and_Handouts/STUDY_SKILLS_QUESTIONNAIRE
http://www.rrcc.edu/success/tips/StudySkillsQuestionnaire.pdf
To gain a better understanding of yourself as a learner, it is helpful to identify the study skills you
se. You can determine if your study skills need a boost or if they are fine just the way they 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 help when you need it. Answer each question as honestly as you
can. No one will see your answers but you and your teacher.
DIRECTIONS:
1. Read each statement and think about it.
2. Mark the answer that best describes your current level as it relates to the statement.
Section 1: Time Management and Procrastination
Assessment
1.
I arrive at classes and other meetings on time.
Always
2.
Never
Usually
Sometimes
Never
Usually
Sometimes
Never
Usually
Sometimes
Never
I use prime time when I am most alert for study. I try to study at my personal peak energy time to increase
my concentration level.
Always
7.
Sometimes
I avoid activities which tend to interfere with my planned schedule.
Always
6.
Usually
I prepare a "to do" list to keep track of completing m academic and and personal activities.
Always
5.
Never
I use a planner (or other method) to write down or record upcoming academic and personal activities.
Always
4.
Sometimes
I devote sufficient study time to each of my courses.
Always
3.
Usually
Usually
Sometimes
Never
I start studying for quizzes and tests at least several days before I take them.
Always
Usually
Sometimes
Never
8.
I begin major course assignments (papers, projects, etc.) as soon as they are assigned.
Always
9.
Usually
Sometimes
Never
Sometimes
Never
I have enough time for school and fun.
Always
Usually
Section 2: Concentration and Memory
Assessment
1.
I have the "study-place" habit, that is, merely being at a certain place at a certain time means time to study.
Always
2.
Sometimes
Never
Usually
Sometimes
Never
Usually
Sometimes
Never
Usually
Sometimes
Never
Usually
Sometimes
Never
I recall readily those things which I have studied.
Always
9.
Usually
I practice the materials I am learning by reciting out loud.
Always
8.
Never
I learn with the intention of remembering.
Always
7.
Sometimes
I have an accurate understanding of the material I wish to remember.
Always
6.
Usually
I am confident with the level of concentration I am able to maintain.
Always
5.
Never
I find that I am able to concentrate - that is, give undivided attention to the task for at least 20 minutes.
Always
4.
Sometimes
I study in a place free from auditory and visual distractions. In other words, it is quiet and not distracting.
Always
3.
Usually
Usually
Sometimes
Never
I quiz myself over material that could appear on future exams and quizzes.
Always
Usually
Sometimes
Never
10. I say difficult concepts out loud in order to understand them better.
Always
Usually
Sometimes
Never
11. I try to create associations between new material I am trying to learn and information I already know.
Always
Usually
Sometimes
Never
Section 3: Study Aids and Notetaking
Assessment
1.
While I am taking notes, I think about how I will use them later.
Always
2.
Sometimes
Never
Usually
Sometimes
Never
Usually
Sometimes
Never
Usually
Sometimes
Never
Usually
Sometimes
Never
Sometimes
Never
I compare my notes with a classmate.
Always
9.
Usually
When reading, I mark, underline, or take notes about parts I think are important.
Always
8.
Never
I take notes during class lectures.
Always
7.
Sometimes
I take notes on reading materials in class.
Always
6.
Usually
I review and edit my notes systematically. I rework, rewrite, or type up my notes.
Always
5.
Never
I organize my notes in some meaningful manner (such as outline format).
Always
4.
Sometimes
I understand the lecture and classroom discussion while I am taking notes.
Always
3.
Usually
Usually
I try to organize main ideas and details into a meaningful method.
Always
Usually
Sometimes
Never
10. I summarize my notes into my own words, for better understanding.
Always
Usually
Section 4: Test Strategies and Test Anxiety
Sometimes
Never
Assessment
1.
I try to find out what the exam will cover and how the exam is to be graded.
Always
2.
Sometimes
Never
Usually
Sometimes
Never
Usually
Sometimes
Never
Usually
Sometimes
Never
Usually
Sometimes
Never
I understand the structure of different types of tests and am able to prepare for each type.
Always
9.
Usually
I am calmly able to recall what I know during an exam.
Always
8.
Never
I usually get a good night's rest prior to a scheduled exam.
Always
7.
Sometimes
I follow directions carefully when taking an exam.
Always
6.
Usually
I take time to understand the exam questions before starting to answer.
Always
5.
Never
I try to imagine possible test questions during my preparation for an exam and make sure I know the
answers.
Always
4.
Sometimes
I feel confident that I am prepared for the exam.
Always
3.
Usually
Usually
Sometimes
Never
Sometimes
Never
I study with a classmate or group.
Always
Usually
10. When I don’t understand something, I get help from tutors, classmates, and my teachers.
Always
Usually
Sometimes
Never
11. I do all my class assignments and turn them in on time.
Always
Usually
Sometimes
Never
12. I can easily identify what I have learned and what I have not yet learned before I take a test.
Always
Usually
Sometimes
Never
Section 5: Organizing and Processing Information
Assessment
1.
When reading, I can distinguish readily between important and unimportant points.
Always
2.
Usually
Sometimes
Never
Usually
Sometimes
Never
Usually
Sometimes
Never
Usually
Sometimes
Never
I try to find the best method to do a given job.
Always
8.
Never
I use questions to better organize and understand the material I am studying.
Always
7.
Sometimes
I try to organize facts in a systematic way.
Always
6.
Usually
I relate material learned in one course to materials of other courses.
Always
5.
Never
I maintain a critical attitude during my study--thinking before accepting or rejecting.
Always
4.
Sometimes
I break assignments into manageable parts.
Always
3.
Usually
Usually
Sometimes
Never
I solve a problem by focusing on its main point.
Always
Usually
Sometimes
Never
Section 6: Motivation and Attitude
Assessment
1.
I sit near the front of the class if possible.
Always
2.
Sometimes
Never
Usually
Sometimes
Never
I am alert in classes.
Always
3.
Usually
I ask the instructor questions when clarification is needed.
Always
Usually
Sometimes
Never
4.
I volunteer answers to questions posed by instructors in the class.
Always
5.
Usually
Sometimes
Never
Usually
Sometimes
Never
Sometimes
Never
I take the initiative in group activities.
Always
8.
Never
I attend class regularly.
Always
7.
Sometimes
I participate in meaningful class discussions.
Always
6.
Usually
Usually
I use a study method which helps me develop an interest in the material to be studied.
Always
Usually
Sometimes
Never
Section 7: Reading and Selecting the Main Idea
Assessment
1.
I survey each chapter by browsing the headings, pictures, charts, questions, and summaries before I start
reading a chapter.
Always
2.
Never
Usually
Sometimes
Never
Usually
Sometimes
Never
Usually
Sometimes
Never
Sometimes
Never
Sometimes
Never
I look up parts I don't understand.
Always
7.
Sometimes
I am comfortable with my reading rate.
Always
6.
Usually
When learning a unit of material, I summarize it in my own words.
Always
5.
Never
I look for familiar concepts as well as ideas that spark my interest as I read.
Always
4.
Sometimes
I follow the writer's organization to increase meaning.
Always
3.
Usually
Usually
I am satisfied with my reading ability.
Always
Usually
8.
I focus on the main point while reading and look for the main ideas as I read.
Always
9.
Usually
Sometimes
Never
I make questions from a chapter before, during, and after reading it.
Always
Usually
Sometimes
Never
10. I try to get the meaning of new words as I see them for the first time.
Always
Usually
Sometimes
Never
Section 8: Writing
Assessment
1.
I find that I am able to express my thoughts well in writing.
Always
2.
Usually
Sometimes
Never
Usually
Sometimes
Never
Usually
Sometimes
Never
Usually
Sometimes
Never
I am able to narrow a topic for an essay, research paper, etc.
Always
8.
Never
I am comfortable using library sources for research.
Always
7.
Sometimes
I have someone else read my written work and consider their suggestions for improved writing.
Always
6.
Usually
I review my writing for grammatical errors.
Always
5.
Never
I put aside a written assignment for a day or so, then rewrite it.
Always
4.
Sometimes
I write rough drafts quickly and spontaneously from notes.
Always
3.
Usually
Usually
Sometimes
Never
I allow sufficient time to collect information, organize material, and write the assignment.
Always
Usually
Sometimes
Never
Scoring:
Always = 4
Usually= 3
Sometimes = 2
Never = 1
Section 1: Time Management and Procrastination
29-36
Your consistent application of good time management skills are helping you in your academic work. The
self-help resources can serve as a review for you.
21-28
You are using many of the recommended time management strategies. However, you can improve.
8-20
You could benefit from strengthening your time management skills.
Section 2: Concentration and Memory
39-44
Your level of concentration and memory skills are helping you in your academic work. The self-help
resources can serve as a review for you.
21-38
You have moderately good strategies for concentration & memory. You may need to identify additional
strategies to to improve your skills in this area, you should explore the resources provided by Counseling
Services.
8-20
You can benefit from strengthening your ability to concentrate and to remember or retain information.
Section 3: Study Aids and Note Taking
29-40
Your use of study aids and good note-taking skills are helping you in your academic work. The self-help
resources can serve as a review for you.
21-28
You have developed some moderately good note-taking skills. However, you may not be consistent in
applying those skills. Please review the self-help resources.
8-20
You definitely need to obtain additional skills. You will benefit from strengthening your use of study aids
and note-taking strategies.
Section 4: Test Taking and Test Anxiety
43-48
You have developed good test taking strategies and are able to employ useful coping skills when needed to
minimize the effects of test anxiety. The self-help resources can serve as a review for you.
32-42
You are probably pretty good at taking tests. However, you may want to revisit some of your strategies.
You can improve in this area by exploring the self-help resources available.
8-31
You will benefit from strengthening your test taking strategies. We encourage and recommend that you
make use of the self-help resources listed on this page.
Section 5: Organizing and Processing Information
29-32
Your skills in this area reflect good use of the strategies required to effectively organize and process
information to enhance your learning. The self-help resources can serve as a review for you.
21-28
You may not be using the best strategies for your particular learning style. You can improve in this area by
exploring the self-help resources available.
8-20
You will benefit from increasing your awareness of your best learning style and by applying the strategies
that different learning tasks require. We encourage and recommend that you make use of the self-help
resources listed on this page.
Section 6: Motivation and Attitude
29-32
Your academic behaviors indicate a positive attitude about taking responsibility for maintaining motivation
to succeed academically. The self-help resources can serve as a review for you.
21-28
Your score reflects a moderately good use of strategies to sustain motivation and responsibility for your
academic success. You can improve in this area by exploring the self-help resources available.
You need to focus on increasing your awareness of how your confidence, academic behavior, and attitude
effect your motivation to learn. We encourage and recommend that you make use of the self-help resources
listed on this page.
8-20
Section 7: Reading and Selecting the Main Idea
29-40
You have developed good reading strategies. The self-help resources can serve as a review for you.
21-28
You are probably using the recommended reading strategies only some of the time. The self-help resources
will help you improve your reading and comprehension strategies.
8-20
Reading is an important skill for learning. You may need to identify additional strategies to improve in this
area. We encourage and recommend that you make use of the self-help resources listed on this page.
Section 8: Writing
29-32
Your writing skills are helping you in your academic work. The self-help resources can serve as a review
for you.
21-28
You have moderately good writing strategies. You may need to identify additional strategies to improve
your skills in this area, you should explore the resources provided by Counseling Services.
8-20
You definitely need to strengthen your strategies in this area. We encourage and recommend that you make
use of the self-help resources listed on this page.