Study Skills Inventory: Academic Centers for Excellence: Academic Success Programs: Students: Student Engagement: ��ߣ South Bend

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Less than half of the time

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23.

I study with a classmate or group.

24.

When I don't understand something, I get help from classmates, tutors, instructors, SI leaders, etc.

25.

I do all homework assignments.

26.

I turn in all homework assignments on time.

27.

I can easily identify what I have learned and what I have not yet learned before I take a test.

28.

I review notes for a class before I go to that class.

29.

I read assigned material before I go to class.

30.

I begin studying for an exam from the first week material is assigned or covered in lecture.

31.

I review lecture notes soon after class.

32.

I keep up to date on assignments and homework.

33.

I eat well-balanced meals daily.

34.

I exercise daily.

35.

I have taken learning skills classes or learning skills workshops when I know about them.

		Almost Always	More than half of the time	��ߣ half of the time	Less than half of the time	Almost never
9.	I take notes as I read textbook assignments.
10.	I take notes in lectures.
11.	After taking notes, I review them before going on to something else.
12.	I rewrite lecture notes.
13.	I compare notes with one or more other students to check completeness and accuracy.

		Almost Always	More than half of the time	��ߣ half of the time	Less than half of the time	Almost never
14.	I review notes more than once or twice for exams and quizzes.
15.	I use mnemonics.
16.	I use visuals in my notes such as sketches, mind maps, diagrams, charts, etc.
17.	I quiz myself over material that could appear on future exams and quizzes.
18.	I organize details to main ideas into numbered or lettered lists.
19.	I convert text and lecture material into my own words.
20.	I think about material that could be on exams and quizzes when I am not studying.
21.	I try to understand material in my notes as opposed to memorizing.
22.	I try to organize main ideas and details into some logical or meaningful order.

		Almost Always	More than half of the time	��ߣ half of the time	Less than half of the time	Almost never
36.	I study where it is quiet when trying to learn and remember something.
37.	I study for a length of time then take a short break before returning to studying.
38.	I study in the same place.
39.	I avoid cramming.
40.	I have all my study equipment handy to my study place (pens, paper, calculator, etc.)
41.	When I sit down to study, I tell myself that I intend to study.
42.	I break larger tasks into smaller segments in order to complete a large assignment.
43.	When the subject matter is not naturally interesting, I find ways to learn it anyway.
44.	It is difficult to pay attention in class.
45.	I avoid studying in the evenings as much as possible.

		Almost Always	More than half of the time	��ߣ half of the time	Less than half of the time	Almost never
46.	I use a calendar book for recording daily and weekly upcoming academic and personal activities.
47.	I use lists such as daily "to do" lists, assignment lists, etc. to organize academic and personal activities.
48.	I set up a master schedule of fixed monthly activities such as classes, work, club meetings, etc.
49.	I write out short-term and long-term academic goals.
50.	I start papers and projects way before they are due.
51.	I study at least 2 hours for every hour I am in class.

Textbooks	Note-taking	Memory

Less than a score of 30 suggests changes in textbook reading skills are likely to increase your grades	Less than a score of 20 suggests changes in note-taking skills are likely to increase your grades	Less than a score of 30 suggests changes in memory skills are likely to increase your grades
Test Prep	Concentration	Time Management

Less than a score of 40 suggests changes in test preparation skills are likely to increase your grades	Less than a score of 35 suggests changes in concentration skills are likely to increase your grades	Less than a score of 20 suggests changes in time management are likely to increase your grades

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