SOMETIMES

GENERALLY
AWLAYS

RARELY
(Circle your answer to each of these questions)

Time Management
A B C D 1. Do you make a Master Schedule for each semester?
A B C D 2. Do you update it weekly/daily?
A B C D 3. Do you stick to it?
A B C D 4. Do you allow time for exercise and socializing with friends?
A B C D 5. Do you get at least 6 hours of sleep each night?
A B C D 6. Do you study at least 2 hours for every hour in class?
A B C D 7. Do you get your assignments done on time?
A B C D 8. Do you regularly attend your classes?

NUMBER OF As and Bs circled _____

Your Study Environment

A B C D 1. Do you regularly study at the same time?
A B C D 2. Do you have an area where you always go to study?
A B C D 3. Is your study area free of noise and distractions?
A B C D 4. Do you have all your supplies near you when you study?
A B C D 5. Is your area comfortable?
A B C D 6. Can you study for at least a half hour without getting up, walking about, taking
snack or TV or phone breaks?
A B C D 7. Do your friends leave you alone when they know you want to study?
A B C D 8. Do you use your time between classes to study?

NUMBER OF As and Bs circled _____

Test Taking/Preparation Skills

A B C D 1. Do you study for each class every day?
A B C D 2. Do you start reviewing for major exams at least 3 days in advance?
A B C D 3. Do you belong to a study group?
A B C D 4. Do you attend extra help sessions or office hours provided by the instructor?
A B C D 5. Do you know what kind of tests you will take, i.e., essay, multiple choice, and how
to prepare for different types of tests?
A B C D 6. Can you predict what types of questions will be on the test?
A B C D 7. Are you able to finish your tests in the allowed period of time?
A B C D 8. If you do not do well on a test, do you review it with the instructor and/or analyze it
to see where you had problems?

NUMBER OF As and Bs circled _____

Note Taking Skills

A B C D 1. Are you able to take notes in class, keep up with the instructor, and understand
the concepts at the same time?
A B C D 2. Do you have an efficient system of note taking?
A B C D 3. Do you review your notes after each class, preferably right after class?
A B C D 4. Do you know what is the important stuff to write down and what are the cues that
this is important stuff?
A B C D 5. In addition to highlighting, do you make notes as you read class materials?
A B C D 6. Can you put class notes or notes from texts into your own words?

NUMBER OF As and Bs circled _____

 Reading Skills
A B C D 1. Can you read and learn at the rate of 12-15 pages per hour for history-type
material?
A B C D 2. Do you keep up with the readings for all your classes and have the material read
before the lecture?
A B C D 3. Can you concentrate and understand the material you read without re-reading a
second or third time?
A B C D 4. When reading a text, do you read the headings and chapter outlines first?
A B C D 5. Do you adjust your reading styles when you are reading for literature, social
science, or science classes?
A B C D 6. Do you do your study-reading during the time of day when you are most alert?

NUMBER OF As and Bs circled _____

Writing Skills
A B C D 1. Are you comfortable with your command of English grammar, punctuation, and
spelling?
A B C D 2. Do you have a clear idea of what the instructor requires for a writing assignment?
A B C D 3. Do you make an outline of your paper, starting with the thesis statement and
outlining how the subsequent paragraphs will support your thesis?
A B C D 4. If you are assigned a research paper, do you know how to use the library or
Internet to research your topic?
A B C D 5. Do you start your research in time to complete it and write your paper without
pulling an all-nighter just before the paper is due?
A B C D 6. Are you able to communicate effectively in writing?

NUMBER OF As and Bs circled _____

Math Skills
A B C D 1. Do you have a good command of the prerequisite skills for the math class in
which you are enrolled?
A B C D 2. Do you always do your homework assignments and work the problems before
looking at the solutions?
A B C D 3. Do you participate in class and ask questions when you dont understand a
concept?
A B C D 4. Do you at most miss only two math classes per semester?
A B C D 5. Can you explain to another student how to solve all the problems on a math test?
A B C D 6. Do you have enough time after taking your tests to review for calculation errors
and stupid mistakes like misplaced + or signs?

STUDY HABITS RESULTS

Time Management, Your Study Environment, and Test

Adapted from: Taking/Preparation Skills
Virginia Gordons University 6-8 Great
Survey: A Guidebook and 3-5 OK, but improvement needed
Readings for New Students 0-2 Need help here

Note-Taking, Reading, Writing, and Math Skills

5-6 Great
3-4 OK, but improvement needed
0-2 Need help here