ACTIVITY #1

DIRECTIONS: ANSWER THE FOLLOWING QUESTIONNAIRE. PUT A CHECK ( / )TO THE

COLUMN THAT BEST DESCRIBES WHAT IS TRUE TO YOU.

STUDY HABITS SURVEY FORM

PART 1
Always Sometimes Never Your
(10) (5) (0) Score
1 I exert effort to find out why I need to do a particular task  10
2 I reward myself when I work.  10
3 I see to it that I give myself regular breaks from work.  5
4 I am able to keep my concentration and does not let my "mind drift  10
away."
5 I have ways of dealing with distractions.  5
6 I am willing to do the work I do not enjoy because I see it as  10
important.
7 I seek clarification from the teacher about her expectations and  10
standards.
8 I go to tutorials to improve my school work.  10
PART 2
Always Sometimes Never Your
(10) (5) (0) Score
1 I make a weekly timetable for the school work I need to accomplish.  10
2 I make a review schedule for examination.  10
3 I plan to get the necessary resources and equipment prior to starting  5
work.
4 I submit all my assignments on time.  10
5 I have a place to work where I won't be disturbed.  10
6 I have time for family commitments and relaxation as well as  10
studying.
7 I prioritize tasks which should be done first, second and so on.  10
8 I make lists of things do.  10
9 I make a list of valuable references with bibliographic details, page  5
numbers of quotes and so on.
1 I review my work before submitting it.  10
0
PART 3
Always Sometimes Never Your
(10) (5) (0) Score
1 I discuss work assignments with other students.  10
2 I share resources with other students.  10
3 I keep cuttings from newspapers and magazines which may be of  5
help to me.
4 I make sure I see TV programs which may be useful.  10
5 I read the topic assigned before a session.  10
6 I ask questions and generally take part in group discussion.  10
7 I listen out for key ideas when someone is talking.  10
8 When I am listening to someone , I try to anticipate what they will  5
say next.
PART 4
Always Sometimes Never Your
(10) (5) (0) Score
1 I get so worried about assignments that they make me fill ill.  10
2 This worry about assignments makes me feel depressed.  0

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 3 I feel miserable about doing assignments.  0
4 I let these concerns about the work get on top of me.  5
5 When I need to work, others always succeed in persuading me to go  5
out.
6 I have difficulty in talking to others about my worries.  5
7 I ignore my personal fitness through worrying about assignments.  5
8 The stress of assignments causes me to get behind and I never seem  5
to catch up.
PART 5

Always Sometimes Never Your

(10) (5) (0) Score
1 My notes indicate the main ideas, rather than merely repeat what  5
has been said.
2 I listen for key ideas when listening to a speaker.  10
3 I approach tutors for help.  10
4 I organize or file my notes regularly.  10
5 I re-write my notes under key ideas, headings, using numbering or  5
lettering schemes.
6 I have a shorthand technique of my own.  5
7 I underline or highlight key ideas so they stand out.  10
8 I decide, before reading a book, whether it is vital or background  10
reading.
9 I go over a book before diving into chapter one.  10
1 I check the contents page for relevance before reading a book.  10
0
1 I look for summaries at the end of chapters.  10
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PART 6
Always Sometimes Never Your
(10) (5) (0) Score
1 I see to it that I understand what I really being asked for in the  10
assignment/project.
2 I read other references and read about the topic.  10
3 I make an outline/plan before doing my assignment/project.  5
4 I spell-check for spelling mistakes.  5
5 My essays have clear introductions.  5
6 My essays have a conclusion.  5
7 I frequently check back to the title during the writing of an essay.  5
8 My essays/research paper has a full set of references and a  5
bibliography.
9 I review project/assignment before submitting it.  5
1 I request someone else to look at/read my projects/assignment  5
0 before submitting it.

Scoring:
The six part of the questionnaire pertain to the following aspects of study habits:
Part 1 Motivation
Part 2 Organizing and planning your work
Part 3 Working with others; Utilizing resources and feedback
Part 4 Managing school work stress
Part 5 Note-taking and reading assignment/project Use the scoring guide below:
Scoring for Part 1: Motivation
Score: 10 for Always

5 for Sometimes
0 for Never
Feedback:
 ✔ Scores from 55 to 80 mean that you do not appear to have any problems in getting down to work
and keeping to it.
✔ Scores from 35 to 50 mean that you sometimes get down to work but you can be distracted, you might
not always be certain why you are having to work. You probably could benefit from learning some
techniques that help you get down to work more consistently and keep at it.
✔ Scores of 30 and below signify that you really do have problems in getting down to work. Unless you
develop skills in this area you are likely to have many unsatisfactory experiences as a student
throughout your life. You need to take action.
Scoring for Part 2: Organizing and Planning Your Work
Score: 10 for Always
5 for Sometimes
0 for Never
Feedback
: ✔ Scores from 70 to 100 mean you are well-organized and plan ahead for your work.
✔ Scores from 40 to 65 mean you are not as well-organized as you could be. Your time
management might benefit from a closer analysis.
✔ Scores of 35 and below mean you have little organization, probably deal with things as they
happen, constantly doing things at the last minute, often not getting work completed. You need
to take action.
Scoring for Part 3: Working with Others; Utilizing Resources and Feedback
Score: 10 for Always
5 for Sometimes
0 for Never
Feedback
: ✔ Scores from 55 to 85 mean you make full use of resources available, listen well and take an
active part in seminars.
✔ Scores from 35 to 50 mean you probably collect resources, but you need to ask yourself how
you are going to use them more effectively.
✔ Scores of 35 and below mean there are important resources around you that you are ignoring.
You may not be hearing much of what is being said. You need to know what resources are
available, and you need to find out where they are and what they have to offer. You need to
take action.

Scoring for Part 4: Managing School Work Stress

Score: 0 for Always
5 for Sometimes
10 for Never
Feedback
: ✔ Scores from 65 to 80 mean that although you sometimes get stressed and worried you have the
skills of knowing how to minimize problems and look after yourself.
✔ Scores from 40 to 65 mean that you handle your anxieties and concerns moderately well but
could develop skills to manage them more effectively.
✔ Scores of 35 and under mean that your are likely to get overwhelmed with your problems
which will make you much less effective as a student. You need to acquire the skills of
managing stress more effectively. You need to take action.
Scoring for Part 5: Note-taking and Reading
Score: 10 for Always
5 for Sometimes
0 for Never
Feedback
: ✔ Scores from 75 to 110 mean you prepare well and read efficiently, learning as you go. You
waste little time reading irrelevant material
✔ Scores from 45 to 70 mean your reading and note taking skills are adequate, but could be
improved.
 ✔ Scores of 40 and below mean your notes are likely to be of little use to you, if they exist at all.
You spend a lot of time reading or sitting in but come home with very little. You need to
become more selective in what you read or write down. You need to take action.
Scoring for Part 6: Preparing an Assignment/Project
Score: 10 for Always
5 for Sometimes
0 for Never
Feedback:
✔ Scores from 70 to 100 mean that your essays are well thought out, researched and
clearly written.
✔ Scores from 40 to 65 mean that there is room for improvement although you do
demonstrate some skills.
✔ Scores of 35 and below mean that you probably wonder why your essays always get
such low marks. Resources and support available to help you improve your essay
writing skills. Take action now.

Analysis

My Score in the Study Habits Questionnaire

Aspect of Study Habits My Score Interpretation

Part 1 Motivation
70 I do not appear to have any problems in getting down to
work and keeping to it.

Part 2 Organizing and

Planning your work 90 I am well-organized and plan ahead for my work.

Part 3 Working with others,

Utilizing Resources and 70 I make full use of resources available, listen well and take
an active part in seminars.
Feedback

Part 4 Managing School

Work Stress 35 I am likely to get overwhelmed with my problems which
will make me much less effective as a student. I need to
acquire the skills managing stress more effectively.

Part 5 Note-taking and

Reading 95 I prepare well and read efficiently, learning as I go. I waste
little time reading irrelevant material.
 Part 6 Preparing an
60 There is room for improvement although I demonstrate
assignment/project
some skills.

What did you discover about yourself using this questionnaire? What aspects are you strong in? What aspects
do you need to improve in?

Through this study habits survey form, I discovered that I have my strengths which best describes me and
weaknesses which needs improvement. The aspect that I'm strongly in is note taking and reading because I am
very meticulous when reading a book and I see it that it will be vital for me. Same through with note taking, I
listen attentively to the speakers and jot down the important key ideas. And the aspect that I need to improve in
is in the part of managing of school work stress because I likely to get overwhelmed with my problems. And I
need to acquire the skills of managing stress more effectively.