Math Study Skills: Diagnostic Inventory

Rate your achievement of the following statements by rating yourself 3 for almost always, 2 for sometimes, 1 for almost never, 0 if you have never even thought about doing what the statement says.

Selecting a Math Class

1. I schedule my math class at a time when I am mentally sharp.
2. When I register for a math class, I choose the best instructor for me.

3. If I have a choice, I select a math class that meets three or four days a week instead of one or two.

4. I schedule my next math class as soon as possible after I have completed the current course.

5. I am sure that I have signed up for the correct level math course.

   During Math Class

6. I come to class on time and even try to be early.

7. I sit as close to front and center or the room as possible.

8. Before class starts I review my notes

9. I never miss class.

10. If I must miss class, I get clear accurate notes and homework assignment and try to work assignment before the next class.

11. I make a conscious effort to focus each class period.
12. My goal for each class is to learn as much as possible.
13. I try to find a way connect new concepts to what I already know.
14. I take good notes in class.
15. I have a method for taking good notes.
16. I ask questions when I don’t understand.
17. If I get lost, I identify where I got lost.

18. I attend additional classes if I need to go through it again.

    Time and Place for Studying Math

19. I study math every day.

20. I try to do my math homework immediately after math class.

21. I have a specific time to study math.
22. I have a specific place with few distractions to study math.
23. I do my math homework in the lab where I can get help.
24. I am careful to keep up to date with my math homework.
25. I study math at least eight to ten hours a week.
26. I study in short sessions 45-65 minutes.

    Study Strategies for Math Class

27. I read my math textbook before I come to class.

28. If I have trouble understanding the textbook, I find an alternative text.

29. I take notes in math class.

30. I am careful to copy all the steps of math problems in my notes.

31. I ask questions when I am confused.

32. I go to the instructor or lab when I am confused.

33. I try to determine exactly when I got confused and exactly what confused me.

34. I review my notes and text before beginning homework.

35. I work problems until I understand them, not just until I get the right answer for homework.

36. I use flash cards for formulas and vocabulary.

37. I develop memory techniques to remember math concepts.

    Math Tests

38. I preview the test before I begin.

39. Before I begin taking the test, I make notes on the test of things such as formulas that I might need or forget.

40. I begin with the easy questions first.

41. I take the full amount of time allotted for the test.

42. I carefully check or rework as many problems as possible before I turn in my test.

43. When tests are returned, I keep a log of the types of mistakes I made—concept errors, application errors, careless errors.

44. I keep up to date so that I don’t have to cram the night before a test.

    Anxiety

45. I believe that I can succeed in math class.

46. I have study partners in my math class.

47. I find out as much as possible about each test.

48. I take practice tests.

49. I know several good relaxation and breathing techniques.

50. I am comfortable asking for help.

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