This "question and answer" survey may help you spot where you
might start to improve your study skills. Take a few minutes to read through
each question and just check either the YES or NO column. Be HONEST!!
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| 1. Do you always understand what you are supposed to do for homework
before you leave the classroom? |
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2. Do you plan, make a rough copy of, and check your homework or
assignments regularly?
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3. Do you voluntarily revise a subject even if exams or tests are
not due for some time?
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4. If you are having problems with a subject, do you talk it over
with your teacher as soon as you can?
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5. Do you plan how long an assignment will take to finish?
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6. Do you do complete your homework or assignment in advance of
its deadline?
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7. Do you have a place at home where you can study without being
distracted?
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8. Do you take short breaks when you are tired?
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9. Do you take notice and act upon the comments and suggestions
your teacher might make about your work?
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10. Do you keep a record of the "language" (terminology)
used in each subject?
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11. Do you use the library, internet, textbook or other learning
aids regularly to help with your studies?
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12. Have you always kept your notebook in good order and up to date?
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13. Can you easily spot the main points of a topic when reading
a text book and make extra notes from them?
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14. Do you plan your use of time by writing down what you have to
do and by when (i.e. on a calendar)?
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15. Do you plan ahead for tests or examinations?
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16. Are you able to forget about schoolwork once you have finished
studying?
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17. Do you do more than the bare minimum?
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18. Do you actually do something when you are reviewing course material
(i.e. write notes, recite)?
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19. Do you actively participate and listen in class?
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20. Do you sometimes study in small groups?
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21. Do you test yourself? (flashcards, study questions)
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22. Do you eat a good breakfast every morning?
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23. Do you get eight hours of sleep everynight?
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24. Do you miss class for legitimate reasons? (Skipping class only
hurts you. Its hard to remember something you’ve never heard)
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| 25. Do you review your class notes within 24 hours of the time that
you took them? |
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Over 12 NO boxes – You are in BIG TROUBLE!!!! You must really listen
to this study skills session
