Study Skills Assessment

Read each question below and think about what you've done in the past when you were required to learn new information. Answer each question using the following scale:

5 = Always, 4 = Most of the time, 3 = Half of the time, 2 = Sometimes (when I think of it), 1 = Never

At the end of the survey, add the number value of your responses to get your total score for this survey.
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I reward myself for assignments well done.*
1 2 3 4 5


I organise and centralise notes and assignments in a notebook, binder, and/or folder on my computer.*
1 2 3 4 5


I vary my study activities to include not just reading but also group discussion and/or hands-on work (creating examples or applying to other situations).*
1 2 3 4 5


Each week I set aside a short time to review my notes and assignments and then evaluate my progress.*
1 2 3 4 5


I mark what I don't understand and seek alternative sources of information (lecturer, tutor, websites, textbooks, etc) to help.*
1 2 3 4 5


After studying a topic I transfer what I've learned into my own words and examples.*
1 2 3 4 5


I identify vocabulary and concepts that are new to me, define them on note cards and talk about them in a study group.*
1 2 3 4 5


After each class I review and organise my lecture notes.*
1 2 3 4 5


Before each class I review my notes and assignments.*
1 2 3 4 5


I approach studying with a positive attitude by scheduling a productive time to study in a setting that meets my needs in order to focus on learning new information.*
1 2 3 4 5





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