you do not appear to have

many problems in getting to

work and keeping to it.
sometimes you 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.
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.
 70 to 100

well-organized and plan

for your work ahead of
time.
 40 to 65

you are not as well-organized

as you can be. Your time
management may benefit from
a closer analysis
 35 and below

you have little organization, probably

deal with things as they happen,
constantly doing thing at the last
minute, often not getting work
completed.
 55 to 85

• you make full use of the

resources available,
• listen well and take an
active part in classes.
 35 to 50

• you probably collect

resources, but you need to
ask yourself how to use
them more effectively.
 30 and below

• 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 are and what they
have to offer. You need to take action.
 65 to 80
• although you sometimes get
stressed and worried you have the
skills of knowing how to minimize
problems and look after yourself.
 40 to 65
• you handle your anxieties and
concerns moderately well but
could develop skills to manage
them more effectively.
 35 and below
• 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
 75 to 110
• you prepare well and read
efficiently, learning as you go.
• You waste little time reading
irrelevant materials.
 45 to 70

• your reading and note-

taking skills are adequate
but could be improved.
 40 and below
• 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.
 70 to 100

• your essays are well

thought out, researched
and clearly written.,
 40 to 65
• there is room for
improvement although you
do demonstrate some
skills.
 35 and below
• you probably wonder why your
essays always get such low marks.
Resources and support are available
to help you improve your essay
writing skills.
1. What did you discover about yourself
using this questionnaire?
2. What aspects are you strong in? What
aspects do you need to improve in?
3. Do you agree with the result? Why or why
not?
4. Make a list of your “TOP 5 TIPS OR
SECRETS” for studying based on your
personal experiences.
5. Is the result consistent with your
personal top 5 tips/secrets for studying?