Study Skills Inventory

For each question, choose T or F as it describes your current behavior. When you are finished, hit the "Get My Score" button to see where you stand.

1) I study in the same place on a regular basis.	True	False
2) I find myself trying to fit studying in wherever I have time.	True	False
3) When it comes to tests, I usually have a hard time knowing what to study.	True	False
4) I get my studying done before taking part in social activities.	True	False
5) I take breaks from studying when I find myself getting tired.	True	False
6) When reading a textbook, I highlight or underline to draw attention to important passages.	True	False
7) When I get to class, I try to find a seat in the front.	True	False
8) When I go to review my notes, I often find they are unorganized and not very helpful.	True	False
9) When I don't understand the textbook, I make a point to talk to a classmate or my professor as soon as possible.	True	False
10) I reward myself for a good performance on an exam.	True	False
11) When it comes to studying, I usually have a bad attitude before I even look at my book or notes.	True	False
12) After taking notes in class, I usually try to summarize the material to make it more relevant to me.	True	False
13) I'm usually so overwhlemed with the amount of reading that is assigned that I can't even get started.	True	False
14) I start working on big projects and papers as soon as they are assigned.	True	False
15) I don't usually look at my notes from a class until the next time I have that class.	True	False
16) I rarely get stressed out before an exam.	True	False
17) I have a hard time keeping my notes together and organized.	True	False
18) When it comes to deadlines, I often end up working late the night before to finish the assignement."	True	False
19) During an exam, I find myself getting stuck on difficult questions and running out of time.	True	False
20) When reading difficult material I often get so frustrated that I stop reading.	True	False

0-6 Pretty Good!

7-12 Room for Improvement

13-20 You Need Help!

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