Republic of the Philippines

UNIVERSITY OF ANTIQUE
Sibalom, Antique

Module 1: Metacognition

Name: _______________________________ Course, Year & Section: _________________

Activity No. 1
Study Habits Questionnaire

Direction: Answer the following questionnaire. Put a check in the column that best describe what
is true to you.
Part 1 ALWAYS SOMETIMES NEVER YOUR
(10) (5) (0) SCORE
1 I exert effort to find out why I need to do
a particular task.
2 I reward myself when I work.
3 I see to it that I give myself regular
breaks form work.
4 I am able to keep my concentration and
does not let my mind "drift away."
5 I have ways of dealing with distractions.
6 I am willing to do the work I do not enjoy
because I see it as important.
7 I seek clarification from the teacher about
her expectations and standards.
8 I go to tutorials to improve my school
work.

Part 2 ALWAYS SOMETIMES NEVER YOUR

(10) (5) (0) SCORE
1 I make a weekly timetable for the school
work I need to accomplish.
2 I make a review schedule for
examinations.
3 I plan to get the necessary resources and
equipment prior to starting work.
4 I submit all my assignments on time.
5 I have a place to work where I won't be
disturbed.
6 I have time for family commitments and
relaxation as well as studying.
7 I prioritize tasks which should be done
first second and so on.
8 I make lists of things to do.

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9 I make a list of valuable references with

bibliographic details, page numbers of
quotes and so on.
10 I review my work before submitting it.

Part 3 ALWAYS SOMETIMES NEVER YOUR

(10) (5) (0) SCORE
1 I discuss work assignments with other
students.
2 I share resources with other students.
3 I keep cuttings from newspapers and
magazines which may be of help to me.
4 I make sure I see TV programs which
may be useful.
5 I read the topic assigned before a
session.
6 I ask questions and generally take part
in group discussions.
7 I listen out for key ideas when someone
is talking.
8 When I am listening to someone, I try to
anticipate what they will say next.

Part 4 ALWAYS SOMETIMES NEVER YOUR

(10) (5) (0) SCORE
1 I get so worried about assignments that
they make me feel ill.
2 This worry about assignments makes
me feel depressed.
3 I feel miserable about doing
assignments.
4 I let these concerns about the work get
on top of me.
5 When I need to work, others always
succeed in persuading me to go out.
6 I have difficulty in talking to others
about my worries.
7 I ignore my personal fitness through
worrying about assignments.

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8 The stress of assignments causes me to

get behind and I never seem to catch
up.

Part 5 ALWAYS SOMETIMES NEVER YOUR

(10) (5) (0) SCORE
1 My notes indicate the main ideas,
rather than merely repeat what has
been said.
2 I listen for key ideas when listening to a
speaker.
3 I approach tutors for help.
4 I organize or file my notes regularly.
5 I re-write my notes under key ideas,
headings, using numbering or lettering
schemes.
6 I have a shorthand technique of my
own.
7 I underline or highlight key ideas so
they stand out. .
8 I decide before reading a book whether
it is vital or background reading.
9 I go over a book before diving into
chapter one.
10 I check the contents page for relevance
before reading a book.
11 I look for summaries at the end of
chapters.

Part 6 ALWAYS SOMETIMES NEVER YOUR

(10) (5) (0) SCORE
1 I see to it that I understand what is
really being asked for in the
assignment/project.
2 I read other references and read about
the topic.
3 I make an outline/plan before doing my
assignment/project.
4 I check for spelling mistakes.

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5 My essays have clear introductions.

6 My essays have a conclusion.
7 I frequently check back to the title
during the writing of an essay.
8 My essay/research paper has a full set
of references and a bibliography.
9 I review project/assignment before
submitting it.
10 I request someone else to look at/read
my project/assignment before
submitting it.

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Sibalom, Antique

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SCORING:

The six parts of the questionnaire pertain to the following aspects of study habits:

Part 1 Motivation

Part 2 Organizing and planning your work

Part 3 Working with others; Utilizing resources and feedback

Part 4 Managing school work stress

Part 5 Note-taking and reading

Part 6 Preparing an assignment/project

USE THE SCORING GUIDE BELOW

Scoring for Part 1 Motivation

Score: 10 for Always

5 for Sometimes

0 for Never

Feedback:

 Scores from 55 to 80 mean that you do not appear to have many problems in getting down to
work and keeping to it.
 Scores from 31 to 50 mean that you sometimes get down to work but you can be distracted,
you might not always be certain why you have to work. You probably could benefit from
learning some techniques that help you get down to work more consistently and keep at it.
 Scores of 30 and below signify that you really do have problems in getting down to work.
Unless you develop skills in this area you are likely to have many unsatisfactory experiences
as a student throughout your life. You need to take action.

Scoring for Part 2 Organizing and Planning your Work

Score: 10 for Always

5 for Sometimes

0 for Never

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Feedback:

 Scores from 70 to 100 mean you are well-organized and plan ahead for your work.
 Scores from 40 to 65 mean you are not as well-organized as you can be. Your time
management may benefit from a closer analysis.
 Scores of 35 and below mean you have little organization, probably deal with things as they
happen, constantly doing things at the last minute, often not getting work completed. You
need to take action.

Scoring for Part 3

Score: 10 for Always

5 for Sometimes

0 for Never

Feedback:

 Scores from 55 to 85 mean you make full use of resource available, listen well and take an
active part in seminars.
 Scores from 35 to 50 mean you probably colléct resources, but you need to ask yourself how
to use them more effectively
 Scores of 30 and below mean there are important resources around you that you are 1gnoring.
You may not be hearing much of what is being said. You need to know what resources are
available, and you need to find out where are and what they have to offer. You need to take
action.

Scoring for Part 4 Managing School Work Stress

Score: 10 for Never

5 for Sometimes

0 for Always

Feedback:

 Scores from 65 to 80 mean that although you sometimes get stressed and worried you have
the skills of knowing how to minimize problems and look after yourself.
 Scores from 40 to 65 mean that you handle your anxieties and concerns moderately well but
could develop skills to manage them more effectively.

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 Scores of 35 and under mean that you are likely to get overwhelmed with your problems
which will make you much less effective as a student. You need to acquire the skills of
managing stress more effectively. You need to take action.

Scoring for Part 5 Note-taking and Reading

Score: 10 for Always

5 for Sometimes

0 for Never

Feedback:

 Scores from 75 to 110 mean you prepare well and read efficiently, learning as you go. You
waste little time reading irrelevant materials.
 Scores from 45 to 70 mean your reading and note taking skills are adequate, but could be
improved.
 Scores of 40 and below mean your notes are likely to be of little use to you, if they exist at all.
You spend a lot of time reading or sitting in but come home with very little. You need to
become more selective in what you read or write down. You need to take action.

Scoring for Part 6 Preparing an Assignment/Project.

Score: 10 for Always

5 for Sometimes

0 for Never

Feedback:

 Scores from 70 to 100 mean that your essays are well throughout, researched and clearly
written.
 Scores from 40 to 65 mean that there is room for improvement although you do demonstrate
some skills.
 Scores of 35 and below mean that you probably wonder why your essays always get such low
marks. Resources and support are available to help you improve your essay writing skills.
Take action now.

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EXPLORE

My Score in the Study Habits Questionnaire

Aspect of Study Habits My Score Interpretation

Part 1 Motivation

Part 2 Organizing and Planning

Your Work

Part 3 Working with Others,

Utilizing Resources and
Feedback

Part 4 Managing School Work

Stress

Part 5 Note-taking and Reading

Part 6 Preparing an
Assignment/Project

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What did you discover about yourself using this questionnaire? What aspects are you strong in?
What aspects do you need to improve in?