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MyCollegeSuccessStory.com:
Study Skills Assessment Scoring Guide
A free assessment that examines a variety of academic
success and study skills topics to give you an idea of your abilities.
by Randall S. Hansen, Ph.D.
Thanks again for participating in our
Study
Skills Assessment.
There are multiple ways to score this assessment since it covers 11
study skills topics, but we'll start with the overall scoring.
Scoring:
For each statement, give yourself the following point values:
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Always True
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3 points
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Often True
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2 points
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Sometimes True
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1 point
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Never True
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0 points
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Overall Assessment Score
75-99: You have fantastic study skills and should be achieving
great academic success. You're at the top of your game!
49-74: You have some strong study skills, but you could do even
better. Check your specific study skills scores below to see if
you are weak in one or more areas. Now's the time to study smarter!
Under 49: You may have some strong study skills, but overall, you're
in need of building your study skills. Check your specific study
skills scores below to see where you are weak. Now's the time
to perfect those study skills!
Specific Study Skills Scores
You can also evaluate your specific strengths and weaknesses on all 11
dimensions of study skills.
Use this scoring guide for each area:
8-9: You have superior skills in this area
5-7: You have decent skills that you could improve upon
Under 5: This area is a weakness for you and must be improved
- Academic Success. Add scoring for 1, 12, 23 to evaluate your academic success skills level.
- Time Management. Add scoring for 2, 13, 24 to evaluate your time management skills level.
- Concentration. Add scoring for 3, 14, 25 to evaluate your concentration skills level.
- Study Methods. Add scoring for 4, 15, 26 to evaluate your study methods skills level.
- Course Goals. Add scoring for 5, 16, 27 to evaluate your course goals skills level.
- Note-Taking. Add scoring for 6, 17, 28 to evaluate your note-taking skills level.
- Reading Comprehension. Add scoring for 7, 18, 29 to evaluate your reading skills level.
- Test Prep. Add scoring for 8, 19, 30 to evaluate your test prep skills level.
- Stress Management. Add scoring for 9, 20, 31 to evaluate your stress management skills level.
- Writing Assignments. Add scoring for 10, 21, 32 to evaluate your writing assignments skills level.
- Classroom Management. Add scoring for 11, 22, 33 to evaluate your classroom management skills level.
Questions about some of the terminology used in this article? Get more information
(definitions and links) on key academic terms by going to our
College Success Glossary.
Dr. Randall S. Hansen, CEO of EmpoweringSites.com, has been empowering people his
entire adult life -- to help them better their lives. In fact, empowerment is part of his professional
philosophy statement. He is also founder of
Quintessential Careers, one of the oldest and most
comprehensive career development sites on the Web, as well as founder of
MyCollegeSuccessStory.com and
EnhanceMyVocabulary.com. He is publisher of
Quintessential Careers Press
as well as a published author, with several books, chapters in books, and hundreds
of articles. He's often quoted in the media and conducts
empowering workshops around the country. Hansen is also an educator, having taught at the
college level for more than 15 years.
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