Study Skills Questionnaire
Section 1: Time Management and Procrastination
Score: 25 out of 32
You are using many of the recommended time management strategies. Please make an
appointment with a UPO advisor for tips to improve these skills.
Section 2: Concentration and Memory
Score: 22 out of 32
You have moderately good strategies for concentration and memory. You may need to identify
additional strategies to improve your skills in this area. You should explore the recourses the
Educational Resource Center (ERC) has to offer or make an appointment with a UPO advisor.
Section 3: Study Aids and Note Taking
Score: 20 out of 32
You definitely need to obtain additional skills. You will benefit from strengthening your use of
study aids and note-taking strategies. Please make an appointment with either the
Educational Resource Center (ERC) to learn more about their workshops as well as make an
appointment with a UPO advisor.
Section 4: Test Strategies and Test Anxiety
Score: 24 out of 32
You are probably pretty good at taking tests, however you may want to revisit some of your
strategies. You can improve in this area by exploring the resources available to you through
the Educational Resource Center (ERC) as well as meeting with a UPO advisor.
Section 5: Orga
Score: 25 out of 32
ing and Processing Information
You may not be using the best strategies for your particular learning style. You can improve in
this area by exploring the resources available to you through the Educational Resource Center(ERC) as well as by meeting with a UPO advisor.
Section 6: Motivation and Attitude
Score: 24 out of 32
Your score reflects a moderately good use of strategies to sustain motivation and
responsibility for your academic success. You can improve in this area by exploring the help
available to you by making an appointment with a UPO advisor.
Section 7: Reading and Selecting Main Idea
Score: 21 out of 32
You are probably using the recommended reading strategies only some of the time. The
resources available through the Educational Resource Center (ERC), the UPO, and the Office
of Disability Services will help you improve your reading and comprehension strategies.
Section 8: Writing
Score: 23 out of 32
You have moderately good writing strategies. You may need to improve your skills in this area
and should therefore explore the resources provided by the Educational Resource Center
(ERC), the CAS Center for Writing, and your SMG writing faculty.
‘Adapted from the University of Houston Clear Lake Study Skills Assessment Questionnaire, with permission.