CONDITIONS FOR STUDY CHECKLIST
YES NO 1. I have a particular place used only for studying.
YES NO 2. I have a neat desk with adequate lightning.
YES NO 3. I have a schedule.
YES NO 4. I begin to study at once.
YES NO 5. I try to be fresh and rested for my studying, not putting it off or scheduling it when I am tired from other activities.
YES NO 6. I have a regular schedule of study, a particular time I try to save for studying and nothing else.
YES NO 7. I use my time effectively.
YES NO 8. Every day I REVIEW every subject.
YES NO 9. I take limited breaks.
YES NO 10. I avoid day-dreaming.
YES NO 11. I jot down distracting thoughts.
YES NO 12. I study in a quiet place that is free from noisy disturbances.
YES NO 13. When I sit down to study, I have the equipment and materials I need.
YES NO 14. I divide my study time among my various subjects.
LIBRARY AND DICTIONARY CHECKLIST
YES NO 1. I know how to use the card catalog.
YES NO 2. I make use of the various reference materials in the library.
YES NO 3. I know how to use the reference materials in the library.
YES NO 4. I have a good dictionary within reach when I am studying.
ORGANIZATION CHECKLIST
YES NO 1. I write down each assignment and due date.
YES NO 2. I ask questions when I don't understand.
YES NO 3. I understand the purpose of the assignment.
YES NO 4. I know what books and materials I have to take home every day.
YES NO 5. I write down long-term assignments, test days, etc., on a big wall calendar.
YES NO 6. I check my calendar every day.
YES NO 7. I complete all the homework I can.
YES NO 8. I work on the hardest homework first.
YES NO 9. I reread each assignment as I finish.
YES NO 10. I check my assignment pad to make sure that I have done everything.
YES NO 11. I put my homework and books in my backpack.
YES NO 12. I save all my homework to study from at test time.
DESK CHECKLIST
YES NO 1. I have no loose papers.
YES NO 2. My books are stacked neatly.
YES NO 3. My books are flat with the title out.
YES NO 4. I have small items in a box.
NOTEBOOK CHECKLIST
YES NO 1. I have a place for my homework.
YES NO 2. I have a zipper case to store my pencils and pens.
YES NO 3. I have a calendar.
YES NO 4. I have recorded assignments on my calendar.
YES NO 5. I have a section for Language Arts.
YES NO 6. I have a section for Science.
YES NO 7. I have a section for Math.
YES NO 8. I have a section for Social Studies.
YES NO 9. I have a section for Health.
YES NO 10. I have extra paper.
YES NO 11. I have a holding folder in the back of my notebook.
YES NO 12. I have my papers filed correctly.
NOTE-TAKING SKILLS CHECKLIST
YES NO 1. I PREVIEW the main points in pre-class assignments.
YES NO 2. I keep separate sections for my notes on each subject.
YES NO 3. I date each paper and write the name of the class.
YES NO 4. I leave margins for notes to myself. I take notes on every other line to leave additional space for added notes.
YES NO 5. I record only main ideas.
YES NO 6. I arrange the main ideas in headings or outline form.
YES NO 7. I write examples and supporting information under the main ideas.
YES NO 8. I use abbreviations or my own personal shorthand symbols.
YES NO 9. I underline important words in my notes and on handouts.
YES NO 10. I save all handout sheets in the proper section of my notebook.
YES NO 11. I copy what the teacher puts on the blackboard.
YES NO 12. I borrow back-up notes from a classmate if I miss a class or happen to take unclear notes during a particular class.
YES NO 13. I read each days notes when I do my homework.
YES NO 14. I reread all notes and handouts covered on a test.
YES NO 15. I rewrite all my notes.
LISTENING CHECKLIST
YES NO 1. I read my work before going to class.
YES NO 2. I am on time.
YES NO 3. I leave my personal problems outside the classroom.
YES NO 4. I sit close to the front of the room if I can.
YES NO 5. I am alert to opening and closing remarks.
YES NO 6. I follow the teacher's body language and listen for changes in the tone of voice.
YES NO 7. I look at the instructor when I am not taking notes.
YES NO 8. I stay involved by asking or answering questions.
YES NO 9. I reinforce what I hear with good notes.
YES NO 10. I borrow someone else's notes to cover any points I didn't hear clearly.
READING CHECKLIST
YES NO 1. I read over the Table of Contents of a book before I begin studying the book.
YES NO 2. I SURVEY each chapter as it is assigned for chapter title, main headings, subheading and anything else in bold type.
YES NO 3. I skim the questions at the end of each chapter before I read the chapter.
YES NO 4. I pay special attention to words in heavy type, italics, introductory and concluding sentences and paragraphs.
YES NO 5. I take note of visual information, graphs, tables and diagrams.
YES NO 6. I outline the textbook chapters.
YES NO 7. I write and then read to answer those questions that will be answered from the reading.
YES NO 8. I look up the meanings of unfamiliar words and jot them down.
YES NO 9. I use aspects of the SQRRR method whenever I read.
MEMORIZATION CHECKLIST
YES NO 1. I try to find a genuine interest in what I have to remember.
YES NO 2. I try to understand all the material that I should remember.
YES NO 3. I associate new material with previous experiences.
YES NO 4. I see relationships between the individual details and the whole idea.
YES NO 5. I memorize at the beginning of my study time.
YES NO 6. I write down what I want to memorize.
YES NO 7. I repeat out loud what I want to memorize or I repeat it into a tape recorder and keep playing it back.
YES NO 8. I use visualization to help me to memorize.
YES NO 9. I use mnemonic devices to help me to memorize.
YES NO 10. I overlearn to build confidence in my ability to memorize.
TEST PREPARATION CHECKLIST
YES NO 1. I ask the teacher what material will be covered on the test.
YES NO 2. I find out what kind of test will be given, objective, essay, multiple choice, true-false, open book, etc.
YES NO 3. I copy the test date onto a big calendar.
YES NO 4. I plan a study schedule.
YES NO 5. I catch up on missing assignments.
YES NO 6. I do memorizing a little bit at a time every day.
YES NO 7. I skim class notes and handout sheets.
YES NO 8. I skim old tests and homework assignments.
YES NO 9. I skim textbook chapters.
YES NO 10. I ask for help on any material I don't understand.
YES NO 11. I make up examination questions and then answer them.
YES NO 12. I make up study aids (main idea lists, definition sheets, time lines, outlines) to review
YES NO 13. I quiz myself or I study with a friend and we quiz each other.
YES NO 14. I limit my last minute review to checking major points and clearing up ideas.
YES NO 15. I get a good night's sleep and eat a good breakfast on the day of the test.
TEST TAKING CHECKLIST
YES NO 1. I am on time and well equipped for the test.
YES NO 2. I listen carefully to my teacher's comments.
YES NO 3. I write my name and date on the test sheet.
YES NO 4. I read carefully any written directions, underlining important words as I read. I read directions at least twice.
YES NO 5. I figure out a quick time schedule.
YES NO 6. I leave a few minutes at the end of the test for rereading.
YES NO 7. I do the easiest questions first and mark those I can't answer but want to go back to try again.
YES NO 8. I go back and answer the marked questions and put a double mark next to questions I still can't answer.
YES NO 9. I guess answers if only right answers are counted.
YES NO 10. I double check my answers and I don't change anything without a good reason.
YES NO 11. On essay type tests, I outline my answers before I begin to write them.
YES NO 12. I proofread my answers to an essay test.
YES NO 13. I check that my test paper is neat and easy to read.
YES NO 14. I save all my tests to plan strategy for future testing.
ACTIVITIES
