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STUDY SKILLS ONLINE: REALITY QUOTIENT

 

COMPLETE THE SURVEY. When complete, return to the Strategies for Sucess: Introduction

STUDY SKILLS SURVEY - REALITY QUOTIENT is to be used to realistically and honestly evaluate your skills and goals.

  • Rank your study skills from 1 to 10 in each of the following competencies (1 represents a lack of skill; 10 represents mastery).

BE HONEST WITH YOURSELF!! Honest self-assessment is a vital part of learning.

_____ 1. Managing my time to meet school, job, and relaxation needs.

_____ 2. Setting realistic academic and personal goals.

_____ 3. Staying alert and focused during classes.

_____ 4. Listening effectively to get the most out of lectures.

_____ 5. Taking lecture notes that are complete, clear, and useful.

_____ 6. Reading my textbooks so that I learn what is essential.

_____ 7. Understanding how I learn best.

_____ 8. Studying effectively for exams.

_____ 9. Using a variety of strategies to remember information.

_____ 10. Keeping track of my standing in all my classes throughout the semester.

_____ 11. Testing myself to see if I really understand information.

_____ 12. Using visual aids to enhance learning.

_____ 13. Knowing what I need in a study space.

_____ 14. Motivating myself to study.

_____ 15. Differentiating between essential and non-essential information in my textbook readings.

_____ 16. Studying courses material so that I understand and retain it for exams.

_____ 17. Taking exams in an efficient and systematic fashion.

Adapted from the University of Minnesota's study skills website



 

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Last Update, October 2009