Time Management Self-Assessment
Self-Assessment of your study patterns allows you to explore and evaluate the range of
decisions you make each day regarding Time management. Managing time is a very complex
process and self-assessment provides some measures of your strength and weakness.
Do these items reflect you as a student?
1. I keep a careful record of all the dates of upcoming major
events such as tests and assignments.
2. I often feel panicky about being behind with my work.
3. During a study session, I set small goals and work to
achieve them. (e.g., read 5 pages and solve 3 scenarios)
4. I tend to miss classes.
5. if I need to solve a problem quickly, I get help from
another student, the teacher or other help resources.
6. I often miscalculate how much homework tasks will take.
7. I have set up regular plan for my study activities.
8. I find my current course load too heavy.
9. I begin assignments early so that I have time to do a
good job.
10. I have difficulty concentrating while doing homework.
11. I plan ahead so I can be flexible about putting in extra
hours if I have a lot of college work to do.
12. I always seem to be behind with my work.
13. I regularly use a day planner to plan my activities.
14. my marks tend to suffer because of last minute
cramming for tests.
15. each day I have clear goals which I wish to accomplish.
16. I am easily distracted from schoolwork by my friends, tv,
phone etc.
17. I really enjoy the medical course that I am taking.
18. I can only work if I feel like working.
19. I prioritize tasks effectively.
20. I have a hard time deciding just what college work I
should be doing outside of my class.
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Yes
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Your score for each item:
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