Study Skills Quiz

If you're not happy with your grades, it can be difficult to know exactly what the problem is or what to do about it. This quiz will help you:

figure out why you may have difficulties in your classes.
decide what services will get you back on track.

Decide how much you agree with each of the following statements and give yourself a score. One means you almost never agree with the statement and 5 means you almost always do. Total your scores and check in the "How to Read My Score" to determine what services are right for you.

Question	Almost Never Agree				Almost Always Agree
1) If I lost my notes, I think whoever found them would be able to make sense of them.	1	2	3	4	5
2) When I get to the end of a paragraph or page I just read I feel confident that I understand what it is saying.	1	2	3	4	5
3) I don't often feel rushed to complete homework.	1	2	3	4	5
4) When I look at my notes later I think they are an accurate reflection of what went on in class.	1	2	3	4	5
5) When I take essay exams, I rarely get the comment "not complete" or "needs more detail and depth."	1	2	3	4	5
6) I feel confident my vocabulary is adequate for college level academic work.	1	2	3	4	5
7) I can pick out main ideas when I read.	1	2	3	4	5
8) Once I sit down to study I am not easily distracted by friends, games, etc.	1	2	3	4	5
9) When I review for exams I think my notes are a good review tool.	1	2	3	4	5
10) When I look at my exam before I take, I am not surprised by the types of questions on it, or the way my professor expects me to demonstrate my knowledge of the course material.	1	2	3	4	5
11) If I were in a social situation and someone asked my what I was studying, I could explain the main ideas in my classes easily.	1	2	3	4	5
12) I divide up my reading assignment so I am able to read a reasonable number of pages each day.	1	2	3	4	5
13) I begin assignments shortly after they are assigned so I don't have to do them at the last minute.	1	2	3	4	5
14) I feel as though I spend enough time studying during the day.	1	2	3	4	5
15) I am able to decide what tasks are most important each day and get those done first.	1	2	3	4	5
16) I feel like I can take notes and listen to the lecture at the same time.	1	2	3	4	5
17) If I got confused and decided to see the professor or TA for clarification, I wouldn't have trouble knowing what to ask.	1	2	3	4	5
18) If I look over what I read just a few hours earlier, the concepts and terms are still familiar.	1	2	3	4	5
19) I am able to limit my socializing, jobs, and extra curricular activities so I can spend more time on my studies.	1	2	3	4	5
20) If I have a paper or project due down the road, I am able to choose a strategy for completing it on time.	1	2	3	4	5
21) I usually don't have a lot of difficulty staying awake, alert and interested in my lecture classes.	1	2	3	4	5

Your score:___________

Total possible: 105

If your score is . . . . .

94-105: you have good study habits. If you still aren't earning satisfactory grades, consult the Academic Assistance Center Staff.
84-93: Consider getting a tutor, attending study table or taking advantage of one-on-one academic counseling. You may be struggling in one or two key areas and some specific instruction will set you back on the right path.
Below 83: Consider enrolling in the Learning to Learn Study Skills course, or making an appointment with the AAC staff. There are many easy to learn study techniques that can help you
- Organize your time
- Take better tests
- Comprehend what you read
- Improve your grades!