Truth or Dare? How do you rate your skills?

Are you like Chronically Disorganized Chris? Are you more like Scattered Sara or Late Larry? Maybe you're like Polly who depends too much on others to keep track of her responsibilities, or Jamal, whose genius is masked by his messy work. Take this quiz (if you dare!). Find out the truth about your work management and organizational skills! 5= Absolutely, always! 4= Well, almost always! 3= Sometimes . . . 2=Hardly ever! 1=No, Never!
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  1. I have all the supplies my teacher has asked me to have for each class.
     
      1 2 3 4 5  
    Absolutely Always  No, Never


  1. I have a binder or notebook for each class.
     
      1 2 3 4 5  
    Absolutely Always  No, Never


  1. The work I turn in is neat, with no spelling or punctuation errors.
     
      1 2 3 4 5  
    Absolutely Always  No, Never


  1. I do my homework in a quiet, private place.
     
      1 2 3 4 5  
    Absolutely Always  No, Never


  1. My homework space is stocked with all the homework supplies I need.
     
      1 2 3 4 5  
    Absolutely Always  No, Never


  1. I choose a reliable friend in each of my classes whom I contact when I have a question about an assignment and I have their phone number.
     
      1 2 3 4 5  
    Absolutely Always  No, Never


  1. I use a thesaurus when I write paragraphs, papers, and essays.
     
      1 2 3 4 5  
    Absolutely Always  No, Never


  1. I know of helpful homework websites for every subject I am studying.
     
      1 2 3 4 5  
    Absolutely Always  No, Never


  1. In class, I listen carefully for information about homework assignments or projects AND I write the information in my planner (agenda) right away.
     
      1 2 3 4 5  
    Absolutely Always  No, Never


  1. I check my school's website at least twice a week.
     
      1 2 3 4 5  
    Absolutely Always  No, Never


  1. I remember all of the things I need to bring to school each day (homework, books, permission slips, lunch or lunch money,) WITHOUT having to be reminded by a parent or other grown up.
     
      1 2 3 4 5  
    Absolutely Always  No, Never


  1. I read and carefully follow the rubric or other directions my teacher gives me for assignments or projects.
     
      1 2 3 4 5  
    Absolutely Always  No, Never


  1. I feel comfortable asking any of my teachers for help.
     
      1 2 3 4 5  
    Absolutely Always  No, Never


  1. I have an assignment calendaring system (agenda) AND I use it every day.
     
      1 2 3 4 5  
    Absolutely Always  No, Never


  1. My assignments are completed AND turned in on time.
     
      1 2 3 4 5  
    Absolutely Always  No, Never


  1. I accurately keyboard at least 20-25 words per minute.
     
      1 2 3 4 5  
    Absolutely Always  No, Never





Mrs. Case
Gifted Resource Teacher
Fairfield Middle School
VA