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HOW ARE YOUR
STUDY SKILLS?
This inventory will help you assess the effectiveness of your math study skills. Read each of the statements carefully and determine how frequently each applies to you. Enter the correct point score for that item (usually =3, sometimes =2, and rarely =1).
1. I attend all my math classes.
2. I read my math assignment before attending
class.
3. In class, I mentally follow all
explanations, trying to understand
concepts and
principles.
4. In class, I write down main point, steps in
explanations, definitions,
examples, solutions,
and proofs.
5. I review my class notes as soon after class
as possible.
6. I review my class notes again six to eight
hours later, of definitely
the same day.
7. I do weekly and monthly reviews of all my
class and textbook notes.
8. In reviewing, I use all methods, such as
reciting aloud, writing,
picturing the
material, etc.
9. I study math before other subjects, and when
I am most alert.
10. I take small breaks every 20 to 40 minutes when I study
math.
11. I work to complete my difficult math assignments in
several small
blocks of time.
12. I reward myself for having studied and concentrated.
13. I survey my assigned math readings before I tackle them
in depth.
14. When I read, I say aloud and write out important
points.
15. I underline, outline, or label the key procedures,
concepts, and
formulas in my text.
16. I take notes on my text and review them often.
17. I complete all assignments and keep up with my math
class.
18. I study math two hours per day, at least five days a
week.
19. I work on at least ten new problems and five review
problems
during each study
session.
20. I work to "over learn" and thoroughly master
my material.
21. I retest myself often to fix ideas in memory.
22. I work to understand all formulas, terms rules, and
principles
instead of trying to
memorize them.
23. I use a variety of checking procedures when solving
math problems
24. I study with two or more different math books.
FIND THE TOTAL POINTS BY ADDING THE NUMBER OF POINTS SCORED. TOTAL:
If your score is above 65 points, you have excellent math study skills.
If your score is between 51 and 65 points, you have fair study skills, but you need to improve.
If you score is below 51 points, you have poor
math study skills and you need help fast!