Read the following statements and consider which apply to you.

Mark
only the statements that apply to you on the line to the right.
1.)

I wish I could read faster.

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2.)

I go to class but I dont pay a lot of attention.

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3.)

I rarely review for tests, but I do spend hours cramming

the night before.

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4.)

I think I spend more time studying than I need to.

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5.)

I usually study with the TV on in the background.

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6.)

I rarely finish all of my homework on time.

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7.)

I usually write assignments the day before they are due.

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8.)

I read every book at the same speed and in the same way.

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9.)

Im overwhelmed with too much homework.

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10.)

I never complete my reading assignments on time.

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11.)

I always seem to write down the wrong stuff in class.

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12.)

I frequently forget important assignments and test dates.

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13.)

I get nervous before exams and do worse than I wanted.

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14.)

I frequently must reread whole passages before I can

understand them.

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15.)

When I finish reading, I usually dont remember anything.

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16.)

I try to write down everything the teacher says, but I

cant understand my notes.

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17.)

I can only study for about 15 minutes before I get bored

or distracted.

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18.)

I always seem to study the wrong stuff.

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19.)

I dont use any kind of calendar or planner.

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20.)

I study for tests, but I always forget what I studied when

I get there.

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21.)

I dont have enough time to do well in school.

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22.)

I cant figure out what is important to read.

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23.)

When I look at my class notes before a test, I cant

understand them.

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24.)

I hate to read.

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25.)

I lose points on essay questions because I dont organize

my writing very well.

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If you answered 2, 5, or 17: You need to work on Concentration.

If you answered 1, 8, 14, 15, 22, or 24: You need to work on Reading & Comprehension.
If you answered 3, 13, or 20: You need to work on Test Anxiety.
If you answered 4, 6, 10, 11, 12, 19, or 21: You need to work on Organization.
If you answered 7 or 25: You need to work on Writing.
If you answered 11, 16, 18, or 23: You need to work on Note-Taking.

Grade yourself in the following areas (A being the best):

Reading:
Memory:
Time management:
Taking notes in class:
Taking notes while reading:
Classroom participation:
Library skills:
Computer skills:
Writing papers/reports:
Preparing for tests:
Overall study skills:

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)B
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Your self-evaluation:

( ) More than 14 pts. ( ) 8 to 14 pts. ( ) Less than 8 pts.

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