INSTITUTIONAL QUALITY ASSURANCE CELL

SELF-ASSESSMENT OF STUDY SKILLS

SPRING 2020, DATE: ___________________
25.07.2021

Your Name:___________________________________________________
Ishrat Amin ID: ___________________________
111212087 SEC:______
Q

To gain a better understanding of yourself as a student, it is helpful to identify the strength of your
study skills. This assessment test is a short and quick tool for assessing your study skills. There are 35
statements. Rate each statement as honestly as you can. After calculating the total points, pay
attention to your highest and lowest scores as they will indicate your stronger and weaker areas.
Directions:
Read each statement, write down the points of your selection in the cell, then calculate total points.
Rarely Sometimes Always
I. Skills in Study Habits
0 Point 5 Points 10 Points
1. I study regularly. 10
2. I attend class regularly. 10
3. I come prepared in the class with the materials needed 10
for study (book, notebook, pen, calculator etc.).
4. I ask the instructor questions when I need clarification. 10
5. I set study goals, such as the number of problems I will do 10
or pages I will read.
Rarely Sometimes Always
II. Skills in Reading Text Books
0 Point 5 Points 10 Points
1. I check the headings, pictures, chapter questions and 10
summaries before I start reading a chapter.
2. I make questions from a chapter after reading it. 10
3. I try to get the meaning of new words when I see them for
the first time. 10
4. I highlight/underline the important words/statements 10
5. I look for the main ideas as I read. 10

Rarely Sometimes Always

III. Skills in Memorizing
0 Point 5 Points 10 Points
1. I try to study during my personal peak time of energy to 10
increase my concentration level.
2. I quiz myself over material that could appear on future
exams and quizzes. 10
3. I say difficult concepts out loud in order to understand
0
them better.
4. I change my notes into my own words for better
10
understanding.
5. I use memorization techniques to remember things I 10
learned.

Rarely Sometimes Always

IV. Skills in Note Taking
0 Point 5 Points 10 Points
1. I take notes as I read my text books. 10
2. I take notes during class lectures. 10
3. I rewrite/update my note after class 10
4. I compare my notes with a classmate. 0
5. I try to organize main ideas and details in my notes. 10

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Self-Assessment of Study Skills. V-01-2020. Prepared by IQAC.

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Rarely Sometimes Always
V. Skills in Time Management
0 Point 5 Points 10 Points
1. I use a calendar book to write down upcoming academic 5
and personal activities.
2. I use a “to do” list to keep track of completing my
5
academic and personal activities.
3. I start studying for quizzes and tests at least several days 10
before I take them.
4. I start papers and projects as soon as they are assigned. 10
5. I have enough time for school and fun. 10

Rarely Sometimes Always

VI. Skills in Exam Preparation
0 Point 5 Points 10 Points
1. I study with a classmate or group. 0
2. When I don’t understand something, I get help from 10
tutors, classmates, and my instructors.
3. I do all homework assignments and turn them in on time. 10
4. I can easily identify what I have learned and what I have 10
not yet learned before I take a test.
5. I anticipate what possible questions may be asked 10
on my tests and make sure I know the answers.

Rarely Sometimes Always

VII. Skills in Exam Answer
0 Point 5 Points 10 Points
1. I read each question repeatedly to make sure I understand 10
the question and how to answer it.
2. At the beginning of the exam, I do time calculation on how 10
much time I will spend on each section/question.
3. For descriptive answer I follow the structure like, first I 10
write introduction, then main body and then conclusion.
4. I spend time at the end of the exam to recheck, review and
correct my answers. 10
5. I finish my exams in the allotted time. 10
Total Points 310

SCORE INTERPRETATION
35-50: Strong 20-34: Medium 0-19: Weak

MY SCORE & RANK IN STUDY SKILLS

In the ‘Total Points” column below, write the total points from the above seven study skills categories. In the
“Rank” column, mention your rank: S for Strong, M for Medium, W for Weak. Goal is to identify the weak
skills and find ways to improve.

Total Rank Total Rank

# Study Skills # Study Skills
Points (S, M, W) Points (S, M, W)
I. Study Habits 50 S V. Time Management 40 S
II. Reading Textbook 50 S
VI. Exam Preparation 40 S
III. Memorization 40 S
IV. Note Taking 40 S VII. Exam Answering 50 S

THANKS FOR YOUR INPUT. HOPE IT HELPS.

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Self-Assessment of Study Skills. V-01-2020. Prepared by IQAC.