Lesson 1: Study Skills Assessment

Our first task is to determine how we study: to find the great things we are already doing and then find the things that need improvement. This works in Science, Math, English Language Arts, and Social Studies. This type of approach is also useful for working towards athletic goals or creative pursuits.

Study Skills Assessment

My results, how will I apply these to my new courses starting in January.

Study Skills Results


Time Management: 23 out of 32
Your answers indicate that you have relatively good skills in time management. However, you could develop more effective and efficient ways to prioritize and use your time. There are many links and resources in this section that can help you. Courses in college study techniques and college success can also help you in this area.
Concentration/Memory: 17 out of 32
Your answers indicate that you could develop more effective approaches and strategies to concentrating on and remembering what you study. You may want to talk to a counselor and/or check out the links and resources on this site to help you.
Note taking: 21 out of 32
You have relatively good skills in this area, but could develop more active approaches for taking notes in the classroom and when you read. There are a number of resources and links in this section that can give you new ideas on how to improve your Note taking and active listening skills. You may also want to consider taking a course in College Reading, Study Techniques, or College Success.
Test Strategies: 21 out of 32
Although you have relatively good skills in this area, you could develop more effective approaches to preparing for and taking tests. There are a number of resources and links on this site that you might check out. A counselor and/or a course in Study Techniques or College Success would also be helpful.
Organizing/Understanding Information: 22 out of 32
You could improve your study system and better organize information. In addition to the resources and links on this site, you might benefit from a course in College Reading, Study Techniques, or College Success.
Motivation/Attitude: 27 out of 32
Your answers indicate that you have a positive attitude and are using active approaches to keep you engaged and interested in your coursework. If you want more ideas, you can check out the links and resources in this section to guide you.
Reading skills: 24 out of 32
You could improve your strategies for reading and learning college materials. Academic reading requires more active approaches than reading for pleasure. You may want to check out some of the resources on this site and contact a counselor for more guidance. Consider taking a course in Academic Reading if one is available.
Writing skills: 23 out of 32
You could improve your strategies for writing and learning college materials. Academic writing requires more active approaches than writing for pleasure. You may want to check out some of the resources on this site and contact a counselor for more guidance. Consider taking a course in Academic Writing if one is available.