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Inventory of College Level Study Skills
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1.
Name:
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TEXTBOOKS: Read each statement below. Think carefully about each statement and respond as truthfully as you can. Mark the column that best describes your study skill.
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Almost always
More than half of the time
About half of the time
Less than half of the time
Almost never
I formulate questions from a chapter before, during, or after reading
Almost always
More than half of the time
About half of the time
Less than half of the time
Almost never
Before reading an assignment, I survey headings, bold print, italics, questions, summaries, etc.
Almost always
More than half of the time
About half of the time
Less than half of the time
Almost never
I try to get the meaning of new terms as I encounter them the first time.
Almost always
More than half of the time
About half of the time
Less than half of the time
Almost never
I formulate answers to questions I have made as I read an assignment.
Almost always
More than half of the time
About half of the time
Less than half of the time
Almost never
I look for main ideas as I read.
Almost always
More than half of the time
About half of the time
Less than half of the time
Almost never
I am able to spot main ideas and the related details under main ideas.
Almost always
More than half of the time
About half of the time
Less than half of the time
Almost never
I read a textbook chapter more than once.
Almost always
More than half of the time
About half of the time
Less than half of the time
Almost never
I use a textbook study system such as SQ3R, OK5R, etc.
Almost always
More than half of the time
About half of the time
Less than half of the time
Almost never
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NOTETAKING: Read each statement below. Think carefully about each statement and respond as truthfully as you can. Mark the column that best describes your study skill.
(Required.)
Almost always
More than half of the time
About half of the time
Less than half of the time
Almost never
I take notes as I read text book assignments.
Almost always
More than half of the time
About half of the time
Less than half of the time
Almost never
I take notes in lectures.
Almost always
More than half of the time
About half of the time
Less than half of the time
Almost never
After taking notes, I review them before doing something else.
Almost always
More than half of the time
About half of the time
Less than half of the time
Almost never
I rewrite lecture notes.
Almost always
More than half of the time
About half of the time
Less than half of the time
Almost never
I compare notes with one or more other students to check completeness and accuracy.
Almost always
More than half of the time
About half of the time
Less than half of the time
Almost never
I organize notes to make self-testing easier.
Almost always
More than half of the time
About half of the time
Less than half of the time
Almost never
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MEMORY: Read each statement below. Think carefully about each statement and respond as truthfully as you can. Mark the column that best describes your study skill.
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Almost always
More than half of the time
About half of the time
Less than half of the time
Almost never
I review notes more than once or twice for exams or quizzes.
Almost always
More than half of the time
About half of the time
Less than half of the time
Almost never
I use mnemonics (memory devices)
Almost always
More than half of the time
About half of the time
Less than half of the time
Almost never
I use visuals in my notes such as sketches, mind maps, diagrams, charts, etc.
Almost always
More than half of the time
About half of the time
Less than half of the time
Almost never
I quiz myself over material that could appear on future exams and quizzes.
Almost always
More than half of the time
About half of the time
Less than half of the time
Almost never
I organize details to main ideas into numbered or lettered lists.
Almost always
More than half of the time
About half of the time
Less than half of the time
Almost never
I convert text and lecture material in to my own words.
Almost always
More than half of the time
About half of the time
Less than half of the time
Almost never
I think about material that could be on exams and quizzes when I am not studying.
Almost always
More than half of the time
About half of the time
Less than half of the time
Almost never
I try to understand material in my notes in addition to memorizing.
Almost always
More than half of the time
About half of the time
Less than half of the time
Almost never
I try to organize main ideas and details into some logical or meaningful order.
Almost always
More than half of the time
About half of the time
Less than half of the time
Almost never
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5.
TEST PREPARATION: Read each statement below. Think carefully about each statement and respond as truthfully as you can. Mark the column that best describes your study skill.
(Required.)
Almost always
More than half of the time
About half of the time
Less than half of the time
Almost never
I study with a classmate or group.
Almost always
More than half of the time
About half of the time
Less than half of the time
Almost never
When I don't understand something, I get help from classmates, tutors, instructors, SI leaders, etc.
Almost always
More than half of the time
About half of the time
Less than half of the time
Almost never
I do all homework assignments.
Almost always
More than half of the time
About half of the time
Less than half of the time
Almost never
I turn in all homework assignments on time.
Almost always
More than half of the time
About half of the time
Less than half of the time
Almost never
I can easily identify what I have learned and what I have not yet learned before I take a test.
Almost always
More than half of the time
About half of the time
Less than half of the time
Almost never
I review past notes for a class before I go to that class.
Almost always
More than half of the time
About half of the time
Less than half of the time
Almost never
I read assigned material before I go to class.
Almost always
More than half of the time
About half of the time
Less than half of the time
Almost never
I begin studying for an exam from the first week material is assigned or covered in lecture.
Almost always
More than half of the time
About half of the time
Less than half of the time
Almost never
I review lecture notes soon after class.
Almost always
More than half of the time
About half of the time
Less than half of the time
Almost never
I keep up to date on assignments and homework.
Almost always
More than half of the time
About half of the time
Less than half of the time
Almost never
I eat well-balanced meals daily.
Almost always
More than half of the time
About half of the time
Less than half of the time
Almost never
I exercise daily.
Almost always
More than half of the time
About half of the time
Less than half of the time
Almost never
I attend learning skills classes or learning skills workshops when I know about them
Almost always
More than half of the time
About half of the time
Less than half of the time
Almost never
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6.
CONCENTRATION: Read each statement below. Think carefully about each statement and respond as truthfully as you can. Mark the column that best describes your study skill.
(Required.)
Almost always
More than half of the time
About half of the time
Less than half of the time
Almost never
I study where it is quiet when trying to learn and remember something.
Almost always
More than half of the time
About half of the time
Less than half of the time
Almost never
I study for a length of time then take a short break before returning to studying.
Almost always
More than half of the time
About half of the time
Less than half of the time
Almost never
I study in varied places.
Almost always
More than half of the time
About half of the time
Less than half of the time
Almost never
I avoid cramming.
Almost always
More than half of the time
About half of the time
Less than half of the time
Almost never
I have all my study equipment handy in my study place (pens, paper, calculator, electronics, etc.)
Almost always
More than half of the time
About half of the time
Less than half of the time
Almost never
When I sit down to study, I tell myself that I
intend
to study
Almost always
More than half of the time
About half of the time
Less than half of the time
Almost never
I break a large assignment into smaller segments.
Almost always
More than half of the time
About half of the time
Less than half of the time
Almost never
When the subject matter is not naturally interesting, I find ways to learn it anyway.
Almost always
More than half of the time
About half of the time
Less than half of the time
Almost never
It is easy to pay attention in class.
Almost always
More than half of the time
About half of the time
Less than half of the time
Almost never
I avoid studying in the evenings as much as possible.
Almost always
More than half of the time
About half of the time
Less than half of the time
Almost never
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TIME MANAGEMENT: Read each statement below. Think carefully about each statement and respond as truthfully as you can. Mark the column that best describes your study skill.
(Required.)
Almost always
More than half of the time
About half of the time
Less than half of the time
Almost never
I use a calendar book or an electronic calendar for recording daily and weekly upcoming academic and personal activities.
Almost always
More than half of the time
About half of the time
Less than half of the time
Almost never
I use lists such as daily "to do" lists, assignment lists, etc. to organize academic and personal activities.
Almost always
More than half of the time
About half of the time
Less than half of the time
Almost never
I set up a master schedule of fixed monthly activities such as work, club meetings, classes, etc.
Almost always
More than half of the time
About half of the time
Less than half of the time
Almost never
I write out short-term and long-term academic goals.
Almost always
More than half of the time
About half of the time
Less than half of the time
Almost never
I start papers and projects way before they are due.
Almost always
More than half of the time
About half of the time
Less than half of the time
Almost never
I study at least 2 hour for every hour I am in class.
Almost always
More than half of the time
About half of the time
Less than half of the time
Almost never
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