grand canyon unv103 week 4Student Academic Skills Assessment Worksheet september 2013

.1em;”>Student Academic Skills Assessment Worksheet
Assignment
Background:
Knowing what your strengths and weaknesses are will
help you understand steps you should take to improve as a student. GCU wants to
assist you in improving in certain areas, such as study habits and note taking.

Assignment
Instructions:Complete the following four sections to
assess your academic skills.
Section
1:Complete
this survey by highlighting
the number that best illustrates your response to the statements below.
1. I have good study
habits.

strongly
disagree

disagree

neutral

agree

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agree

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2. I know how to take
notes in the online classroom.

strongly
disagree

disagree

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agree

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agree

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5

3. I rewrite my class notes and review them before
completing an assignment.

strongly
disagree

disagree

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agree

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agree

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5

4. I prefer to use a computer to take notes in the online
classroom rather than writing everything down on paper.

strongly
disagree

disagree

neutral

agree

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agree

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5. I work hard to understand the “big picture” concepts
presented in a lecture.

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disagree

disagree

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agree

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agree

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6. I often think of how I can apply what I have learned in
class to my career or everyday life.

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disagree

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agree

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agree

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7. I tend to get nervous before I take a test.

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disagree

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agree

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8. I study for a test several days before the actual test
date.

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agree

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9. I learn best when I rely on my own ideas.

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disagree

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agree

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agree

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10. Listening to soft
relaxing music helps me study.

strongly
disagree

disagree

neutral

agree

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agree

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11. I prefer to study in a group setting.

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disagree

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agree

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agree

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12. I usually study right before bedtime.

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disagree

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agree

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agree

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13. I only use the Internet
for researching topics.

strongly
disagree

disagree

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agree

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agree

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5

14. Wikipedia is a great source for researching topics for
papers.

strongly
disagree

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agree

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agree

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15. I have used the public library for researching topics
for papers.

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disagree

disagree

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agree

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agree

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16. I will use the same study techniques in college that I
used in high school or currently use at work.

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disagree

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agree

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5

17. I learn by doingsomething-
trying a process out for myself.

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disagree

disagree

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agree

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agree

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18. I prefer a highly structured learning environment- even
an online learning environment.

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agree

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agree

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19. I learn by
forming pictures in my mind.

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disagree

disagree

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agree

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agree

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20. When I am
learning, I have strong feelings and reactions about things.

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agree

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Section 2:
There are many ways student like to study. Some enjoy listening to their
favorite music while others prefer silence. Some students prefer to study at
home alone, while others insist on study groups or a library setting. To evaluate your study habits, complete the
following table.

Assessment of
Study Skills

Strengths

Weaknesses

Improvement Ideas and
Goals

Example: I have a set time and place
to work on assignments.

1.

2.

3.

Example: I am easily distracted.

1.

2.

3.

Example: Put other tasks aside for 1
or 2 hours.

1.

2.

3.

Study Preferences

How do you prefer to study?

How often do you study?

Why is studying important?

Section 3: As a college student, taking notes is essential to
understanding a topic and for assignment preparation. To evaluate your
note-taking skills, complete the following table.

Assessment of
Note-Taking Skills

Strengths

Weaknesses

Improvement Ideas and Goals

Example: Drawing diagrams.

1.

2.

3.

Example: Outlining important
information.

1.

2.

3.

Example: Construct concise, to the
point outlines.

1.

2.

3.

Note-Taking Preferences

What note-taking method do you prefer
and why?

How has this method of note-taking
helped you as a student in the past?

Will you use a different note-taking
strategy for the online environment?

Section 4: Review each completed section and reflect on your
assessment of your academic skills.
Write a short summary (100-150 words) of what you learned from
completing this assignment. Did you
notice any patterns or learn anything new about your academic skills? How will completing this assignment assist
you in being a successful GCU student?
Do you have any questions?