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Study Skills and Academic Achievement

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NEVER SOMETIMES USUALLY NEVER
1. I arrive at classes and other meetings on time.
2. 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. 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. never sometimes 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.
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