Study Skills Quiz
Rank your study skills from 1 to 5 in each of the following competencies (1 represents a lack of skill; 5 represents mastery.)
BE HONEST WITH YOURSELF! Honest self-assessment is a vital part of learning.
Managing my time to meet school, job, and relaxation needs.
5 4 3 2 1
Setting realistic academic and personal goals.
5 4 3 2 1
Staying alert and focused during classes.
5 4 3 2 1
Listening effectively to get the most out of lectures.
5 4 3 2 1
Taking lecture notes that are complete, clear, and useful.
5 4 3 2 1
Reading my textbooks so that I learn what is essential.
5 4 3 2 1
Understanding how I learn best.
5 4 3 2 1
Studying effectively for exams.
5 4 3 2 1
Using a variety of strategies to remember information.
5 4 3 2 1
Keeping track of my quarterly and cumulative GPA.
5 4 3 2 1
Testing myself to see if I really understand information.
5 4 3 2 1
Using visual aids to help learn.
5 4 3 2 1
Knowing what I need in a study space.
5 4 3 2 1
Differentiating between essential and non-essential information in lectures.
5 4 3 2 1
Motivating myself to study.
5 4 3 2 1
Differentiating between essential and non-essential information in my textbook readings.
5 4 3 2 1
Studying course material so that I understand and retain it for exams.
5 4 3 2 1
Taking exams in an efficient and systematic fashion.
5 4 3 2 1
Staying on top of my course work.
5 4 3 2 1