Take this quiz to assess your college study skills. Choose the statement that most applies to you at this point in time.

Time Management Never Some times Usually Always 1. I arrive at classes and other meetings on time. 2. I devote sufficient study time to each of my courses. 3. I schedule definite times and outline specific goals for my study time. 4. I prepare a "to do" list daily. 5. I avoid activities which tend to interfere with my planned schedule. 6. I use prime time (when I am most alert) for study. 7. At the beginning of the term, I make up daily activity and study schedules. 8. I begin major course assignments well in advance. Concentration & Memory Never Some times Usually Always 9. I have the "study-place" habit, that is, merely being at a certain place at a certain time means time to study. 10. I study in a place free from auditory and visual distractions. 11. I find that I am able to concentrate--that is, give undivided attention to the task for at least 20 minutes. 12. I am confident with the level of concentration I am able to maintain. 13. I have an accurate understanding of the material I wish to remember. 14. I learn with the intention of remembering. 15. I practice the materials I am learning by reciting out loud. 16. I recall readily those things which I have studied. Note Taking Never Some times Usually Always 17. While I am taking notes, I think about how I will use them later. 18. I understand the lecture and classroom discussion while I am taking notes. 19. I organize my notes in some meaningful manner (such as outline format). 20. I review and edit my notes systematically. 21. I take notes on supplementary reading materials. 22. I have a system for marking textbooks. 23. When reading, I mark or underline parts I think are important. 24. I write notes in the book while I read. Testing Never Some times Usually Always 25. I try to find out what the exam will cover and how the exam is to be graded. 26. I feel confident that I am prepared for the exam. 27. I try to imagine possible test questions uring my preparation for an exam. 28. I take time to understand the exam questions before starting to answer. 29. I follow directions carefully when taking an exam. 30. I usually get a good night's rest prior to a scheduled exam. 31. I am calmly able to recall what I know during an exam. 32. I understand the structure of different types of tests and am able to prepare for each type. Strategic Learning Never Some times Usually Always 33. When reading, I can distinguish readily between important and unimportant points. 34. I break assignments into manageable parts. 35. I maintain a critical attitude during my study--thinking before accepting or rejecting. 36. I relate material learned in one course to materials of other courses. 37. I try to organize facts in a systematic way. 38. I use questions to better organize and understand the material I am studying. 39. I try to find the best method to do a given job. 40. I solve a problem by focusing on its main point. Attitude/Motivation Never Some times Usually Always 41. I sit near the front of the class if possible. 42. I am alert in classes. 43. I ask the instructor questions when clarification is needed. 44. I volunteer answers to questions posed by instructors in the class. 45. I participate in meaningful class discussions. 46. I attend class regularly. 47. I take the initiative in group activities. 48. I use a study method which helps me develop an interest in the material to be studied. Active Reading Never Some times Usually Always 49. I survey each chapter before I begin reading. 50. I follow the writer's organization to increase meaning. 51. I review reading material several times during a semester. 52. When learning a unit of material, I summarize it in my own words. 53. I am comfortable with my reading rate. 54. I look up parts I don't understand. 55. I am satisfied with my reading ability. 56. I focus on the main point while reading. Writing Never Some times Usually Always 57. I find that I am able to express my thoughts well in writing. 58. I write rough drafts quickly and spontaneously from notes. 59. I put asid a written assignment for a day or so, then rewrite it. 60. I review my writing for grammatical errors. 61. I have someone else read my written work and consider their suggestions for imporved writing. 62. I am comfortable using library sources for research. 63. I am able to narrow a topic for an essay, research paper, etc. 64. I allow sufficient time to collect information, organize material, and write the assignment. Adapted from the University of Houston Clear Lake Study Skills Assessment Questionnaire, with permission.