Learning Skills Assessment

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Who is taking this assessment?* This field is required.

First Name

Surname

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Are you a:* This field is required.

Student - Primary School

Student - High School

Student - Tertiary

Life Long Learner

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Email* This field is required.(If you're a school going student, please put your parent's email address)

example@example.com

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Parent's name(if you're a school going student, please put your parent's name in here)

First Name

Last Name

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1. Do you find it easy to stay focused during class?* This field is required.

Not at all!

Sometimes

Depends on the class

Most times

I'm focused like a laser

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2. How often do you find yourself daydreaming while you're studying?* This field is required.

I'm always fully focused

Every now and again

Depends on the subject

More than I actually study!

Wait, I'm supposed to be studying?

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3. How often do you become so engrossed in studying that you lose track of time?* This field is required.

Engrossed? What's that?

Occasionally

Sometimes

Often

There was a clock?

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4. How often do you forget what you learnt the previous day?* This field is required.

Memory like an elephant, so never!

Not often

Depends on the subject!

More often than not

I learnt something yesterday?

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5. How often do you need to reread materials to remember them?* This field is required.

I get it first time

Occasionally

Depends on the subject

Often

I have a memory like a sieve

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6. How often do you remember details from your classes after a week?* This field is required.

We are supposed to do that?

Rarely

Sometimes

Often

All.The.Time!

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7. How organised is your study area?* This field is required.

Tornado just passed through

Kind of organised

Not too bad

Pretty organised

Neat freak!

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8. How often do you make to-do lists for your study tasks?* This field is required.

Never / Rarely

Only when I'm panicking

For exams

For tests and exams

All the time

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9. How often do you review your study schedules?* This field is required.

Never

Have a schedule but don't review

If I remember

Only during exams

Every week

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10. How often do you start your projects or assignments when you get them, and long before their due date?* This field is required.

People do that?

Only got it right once or twice

The intention is there. Does that count?

I'm pretty good at doing that

There's no other way to do projects!

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11. How often do you set time limits for your study sessions?* This field is required.

Not at all. I just study.

I try but don't always get it right

Sometimes.. If I'm organised.

70% of the time

Pomodoro all the way!

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12. How often do you start working on assignments/projects well before the due date?* This field is required.

Call me lastminute.com

Life just gets in the way

I try my best to do that

I'm pretty good, but sometimes I don't get it right

There's no other way!

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13. How often do you make study notes for your subjects?* This field is required.

Never

I try but I get distracted

Sometimes if I'm organised

Just before major exams

Every day after school

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14. How often do you go over your study notes?* This field is required.

I don't do study notes

Making study notes is enough

The day before the exam

For 4 days before the exam

I try to go over them 7 times before an exam

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15. How often do you include diagrams or visual aids in your study notes?* This field is required.

Study notes?

I'm not arty

Haven't really tried

Every now and again

All.the.time!

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16. How confident are you in understanding what you read?* This field is required.

I really battle to understand

I try but it's tricky

I understand most times

It's easy for me

I can correct my teacher

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17. When you're learning, how often do you summarise what you've read after finishing a chapter?* This field is required.

Never

Don't know how to

I've tried a couple of times

Just before exams

All the time

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18. How often do you make flashcards on what you've learnt to deepen your understanding?* This field is required.

Never made flashcards

Tried once

Tried more than once but it's not a habit

For some subjects, all the time

For all my subjects, all the time

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19. How often do you feel confident in solving problems, especially in subjects like math?* This field is required.

Nope. Never. Nada.

Not often

Sometimes on a good day

I love it!

I am basically a calculator

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20. How often do you look at solving problems from different angles and different perspectives?* This field is required.

Nope

I've tried once or twice

It can be handy

Often, especially if it's a difficult problem

It's the only way to solve a problem

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21. Do you ever question / challenge / verify the information you receive in class?* This field is required.

You can do that?

I've wanted to but never done it

Sometimes, if I'm feeling brave

More often than not

All the time!

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22. Do you enjoy learning new things?* This field is required.

Blegh

Not really.

Only in my favourite subjects

Oh yes! Especially interesting stuff

I love it! I'm like a data cruncher

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23. How often do you set personal learning goals and work towards them?* This field is required.

I don't set goals

I set them but don't work towards them

I set them but get side tracked

I try my best to set goals and work toward them

I always work towards my goals

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24. How often do you participate actively in class discussions?* This field is required.

Never

Hardly ever

I try to

Often

I am a regular chatterbox

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25. Do you use different study methods (e.g. summarizing, blurting)?* This field is required.

Nope

Only use one technique

Sometimes, depending on time available

I study each subject differently

I like to use lots of different methods

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26. How often do you try new study methods to improve your learning?* This field is required.

Rarely

Don't have the time

If I'm in a slump

I'm open to new methods

Always looking to study smarter not harder!

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27. Do you ever review your study methods to see what might work better for you?* This field is required.

Why would I?

Never thought to do that

Sounds like a good thing to do

Sometimes, especially after exams

Always keen to improve

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28. If there was one question you could ask about studying, what would it be?* This field is required.

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Attention & Focus(Scroll down for your score) Score 1 - 7: You struggle to focus. We recommend practicing mindfulness exercises, taking structured study breaks using the Pomodoro technique, and using MASN daily to break studying into smaller, bite size tasks. Score 8 - 13: You are able to focus moderately well. We recommend using timers to keep you focused and create a distraction free study zone. Score 14 - 15: You have excellent focus. Well done!

Your score

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Memory(Scroll down for your score) Score 1 - 7: You have difficulty with memory retention. We suggest using mnemonic devices and reviewing your MASN study notes regularly. Don't forget to make flashcards after a section of work is completed. Score 8 - 13: You have average memory skills. We suggest finding a note taking method that works for you, like mind mapping. The MASN workbook has space for both writing and drawing your notes. We also recommend doing your flashcards regularly. Score 14 - 15: You have a strong memory. Well done!

Your score

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Organisation & Planning(Scroll down for your score) Score 1 - 7: You need to improve on your organization and planning skills. Be sure to use the calendar feature in your MASN book all the time. Score 8 - 13: You are fairly organised. We suggest that you refine your planning skills by using the calendar in your MASN book and set your goals on the goals page. Score 14 - 15: You are highly organised! Keep going!

Your score

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Time Management(Scroll down for your score) Score 1 - 7: You have poor time management skills. We recommend that you prioritize your studies and use time tracking methods. The MASN calendar pages and setting your study goals will help with this. Score 8 - 13: Your time management is adequate but there is room for improvement. We suggest working on your task time estimation and cutting back on procrastinating! Knowing your why and scheduling your studying ahead of time will help. The MASN Exam Prep Pad helps with this for exams. Score 14 - 15: You have excellent time management. Keep it up, and don't let procrastination get the better of you!

Your score

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Note Taking Skills(Scroll down for your score) Score 1 - 7: This skill needs improvement. By using MASN daily, you'll get better in no time! Score 8 - 13: Adequate note taking skills. But there's always room for improvement. Using SQ3R reading method will help you to make really great notes. Score 14 - 15: You have really good note taking skills. Keep them in your MASN book and you won't lose them!

Your score

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Reading Comprehension(Scroll down for your score) Score 1 - 7: You struggle with understanding what you're reading. Using the SQ3R reading method will help tremendously. Also, summarizing daily will stretch and strengthen that reading comprehension skill. Score 8 - 13: You have average reading comprehension. Vary your reading material to practice your reading skills and practice active reading using the SQ3R method. Score 14 - 15: You have a strong reading understanding! It's time to start reading something more challenging.

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Critical Thinking (Scroll down for your score) Score 1 - 7: Your critical thinking and problem solving skills need developing. Try practicing problem-solving exercises and critical thinking games. Score 8 - 13: You have adequate skills. Maybe try debating and applying critical thinking to everyday situations, like making study notes in your MASN workbook. Score 14 - 15: You have excellent critical thinking skills! Maybe it's time to try some more complex problems,

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Motivation(Scroll down for your score) Score 1 - 7: Your motivation seems to be very low. Try setting, and focusing on, personal study goals. Taking an interest in your subjects will definitely help. Do a future fetch to keep you motivated. (you can learn about future fetches in the MASN LearnSmart Study Course) Score 8 - 13: You are fairly motivated. Maybe it's time to join a study group, or set up a flashcard challenge with your friends. If you're feeling demotivated because of your study skills, it's time to focus on upskilling! Score 14 - 15: You are highly motivated. Time to take on some leadership roles in your learning environment and show others how it's done!

Your score

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Study Strategies(Scroll down for your score) Score 1 - 7: Your study techniques are very limited! Time to explore different study techniques using your MASN workbook and finding what works best for you. Score 8 - 13: You use different techniques, but you can definitely try some more methods to experiment with and don't forget to refine your current methods. Score 14 - 15: You have strong study techniques. Well done! Keep those techniques in your MASN workbook and you'll be unstoppable!

Your score