Rhangel P.

Jimenez BSED-ENGLISH 2B

ENGAGE

Answer the following questionaire, * Put a check in the column that best describe
what is true you.

Part 1.
Always Sometime Never Your
(10) s (0) score
(5)
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 break

form work.
4 I am able to keep my concentration and
does not let my mind “drift away”.
5 I have way of dealing with distraction.

6 I am willing to do 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 Sometime Never Your
(10) s (0) score
(5)
1 I make time table for the school work I
need to accomplish.
2 I makea review schedule for
examiniation.
3 I plan to get the necessary resources and
equipment prior to starting work.
4 I submit all my assignment on time.
5 I have a place to work where I won’t be
dsiturbed.
6 I have time for family commitment and
relaxation as well as studying.
7 I prioritize task which should be done
first, second and so on.
8 I make a list of things to do.
9 I make a list of valuable references with
bibliograhic details, page numbers of
quotes and so on.
1 I review my work before submitting it.
0
 Rhangel P. Jimenez BSED-ENGLISH 2B

Part 3.
Always Sometime Never Your
(10) s (0) score
(5)
1 I discuss work assignment with other
students.
2 I share resources with other students.

3 I keep cuttings from newspapers and

magazines which may be 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 question 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 say next.

Part 4.
Always Sometime Never Your
(10) s (0) score
(5)
1 I get so worried about assignments that
they make me feel ill.
2 This worryabout assignments makes me
feel depressed.
3 I feel miserable about doing
assignments.
4 I let this 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 a difficulty in talking to others
about my worries.
7 I ignore my personal fitness through
worrying about assignments.
8 The stress of assignments causes me to
get behind and I never seem to catch up.
 Rhangel P. Jimenez BSED-ENGLISH 2B

Part 5.
Always Sometime Never Your
(10) s (0) score
(5)
1 My notes indicate the main ideas, rather
than merely repeat what has been said.
2 Ilisten 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
scheme.
6 I have a shorthand technique of my
own.
7 I underlined or highlights 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
1 I check the contents page for relevance
0 before reading a book.
1 I look for summaries at the end of
1 chapters

Part 6.
Always Sometime Never Your
(10) s (0) score
(5)
1 I see to it that I understand what is
really being ask for in the
assignments/project.
2 I read other references and read about
their topic.
3 I make an outline/plan before doing my
assignment/project.
4 I check for spelling mistakes.
5 My essay 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 projects/assignment before
submitting it.
1 I request someone else to look at/read
0 my project/assignment before
submitting it.
 Rhangel P. Jimenez BSED-ENGLISH 2B

EXPLORE

My Score In the Study Habits Questionaire

Aspect of Study Habits My Interpretation

Score
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

What did you discover about yourself using this questionaire? What aspect are you
strong in? What aspect do you need to improve in?
 Rhangel P. Jimenez BSED-ENGLISH 2B

Scoring:
This six parts of the questionaire 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 works 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
O 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 form 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.
- score 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 throught
your life. You need to take action,

Scoring for Part 2. Organizing and Planning your work

Score: 10 for Always
5 for sometimes
O for never

Feedback - Scores from 70 to 100 mean you are will organize and plan ahead for
your work.
- scores from 40 to 65 mean you are not as well-organize as you can be.
Your time management may benefit from a closer analysis.
- Scores of 35 and below mean you have a 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
O for never
 Rhangel P. Jimenez BSED-ENGLISH 2B

Feedback - Scores from 55 to 85 mean you make full use of resources available,
listen will and take an active part in seminars.
- Scores from 35 to 50 mean you probably collect 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 ignoring. You may not be hearing much of what is being said.
You need to know what resource are available, and you need to find out
where they are and what they have to offer. You need to take action.

Scoring for Part 4. Managing school works stress

Score: 10 for Always
5 for sometimes
O for never

Feedback - scores from 65 to 80 mean that although you sometimes get stresssed and
worried you have the skills of knowing how to minimize problems and
look after youself.
- scores for 40 to 65 mean tha you handle your anxities and concerns
moderately well but could develop skills to manage them more
effectively.
- scores of 35 and uder 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 amanging stress more effectively.
You need to take action.
Scoring for Part 5. note-taking and reading
Score: 10 for Always
5 for sometimes
O for never

Feedback - scores from 75 to 110 mean you prepare well and read efficently, 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 imorove.
- scores of 40 and below mean you 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 5. preapairing assignment/projects

Score: 10 for Always
5 for sometimes
O for never
Feedback - scores from 70 to 100 mean that you score essays are well thought out,
researched and clearly written
- scores 40 to 65 means that there is room for improvement although you
do demonstrate some skills.
- scores of 35 and below mean that you probably wonder why you essays always
get such low marks. Resources and support are available to help you
improve your essay writing skills. Take action now