Homework Lance
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 two 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
strongly agree
1
2
3
4
5
2. I know how to take notes in the online classroom.
strongly disagree
disagree
neutral
agree
strongly agree
1
2
3
4
5
3. I rewrite my class notes and review them before completing an assignment.
strongly disagree
disagree
neutral
agree
strongly agree
1
2
3
4
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
strongly agree
1
2
3
4
5
5. I work hard to understand the “big picture” concepts presented in a lecture.
strongly disagree
disagree
neutral
agree
strongly agree
1
2
3
4
5
6. I often think of how I can apply what I have learned in class to my career or everyday life.
strongly disagree
disagree
neutral
agree
strongly agree
1
2
3
4
5
7. I tend to get nervous before I take a test.
strongly disagree
disagree
neutral
agree
strongly agree
1
2
3
4
5
8. I study for a test several days before the actual test date.
strongly disagree
disagree
neutral
agree
strongly agree
1
2
3
4
5
9. I learn best when I rely on my own ideas.
strongly disagree
disagree
neutral
agree
strongly agree
1
2
3
4
5
10. Listening to soft relaxing music helps me study.
strongly disagree
disagree
neutral
agree
strongly agree
1
2
3
4
5
11. I prefer to study in a group setting.
strongly disagree
disagree
neutral
agree
strongly agree
1
2
3
4
5
12. I usually study right before bedtime.
strongly disagree
disagree
neutral
agree
strongly agree
1
2
3
4
5
13. I only use the Internet for researching topics.
strongly disagree
disagree
neutral
agree
strongly agree
1
2
3
4
5
14. Wikipedia is a great source for researching topics for papers.
strongly disagree
disagree
neutral
agree
strongly agree
1
2
3
4
5
15. I have used the public library for researching topics for papers.
strongly disagree
disagree
neutral
agree
strongly agree
1
2
3
4
5
16. I will use the same study techniques in college that I used in high school or currently use at work.
strongly disagree
disagree
neutral
agree
strongly agree
1
2
3
4
5
17. I learn by doing something- trying a process out for myself.
strongly disagree
disagree
neutral
agree
strongly agree
1
2
3
4
5
18. I prefer a highly structured learning environment- even an online learning environment.
strongly disagree
disagree
neutral
agree
strongly agree
1
2
3
4
5
19. I learn by forming pictures in my mind.
strongly disagree
disagree
neutral
agree
strongly agree
1
2
3
4
5
20. When I am learning, I have strong feelings and reactions about things.
strongly disagree
disagree
neutral
agree
strongly agree
1
2
3
4
5
Section 2: Reflect on the assessment results from above. Your complete summary and reflection should be between 250-500 words.
Write a summary of your assessment results. Answer the following questions in your summary:
What did the results identify as your strengths?
What did the results identify as areas needing improvement?
Then, write a reflection on what you learned from completing the assessment by answering the following questions:
Did you notice any patterns or learn anything new about your academic skills?
How will completing this assessment assist you in being a successful GCU student?
What questions do you have regarding your results?
The assessment results showed my strengths are, good at taking notes with online classes, which I prefer to use the computer to take my notes, I think of how I can apply what I learn to my career, and I work hard to see the big picture presented in a lecture. Taking notes helps me a lot with studying for tests as well as just learning the information and remembering it. I feel like I’m pretty good at taking notes, I always try to on new topics that we get. I also prefer taking the notes on my computer, because it is a lot more convenient and faster. One of the big strengths I consider for myself is that I always think how I can relate it to my future career which will make me the best teacher that I can be. The areas it showed I needed improvement on are getting better study habits. I can definitely work on making more time for studying, especially not at night and also studying without any distractions such as music or the tv.
After going over the assessment, I learned that I need to work a little harder on my study skills and get some new ones. I tend to study at night before bed which I know is not good. I get too tired and then don’t end up studying as much as I really need to. Completing this assessment will help assist me in being successful at GCU because without doing it I probably wouldn’t of ever noticed what I need to work on and improve. It makes me want to change my weaknesses so I can be the best student possible. The only question I really have regarding the results is, what are the best and most effective ways to improve all of it. Also, it would be nice to see the results for all the other students and how they feel they did.
GIPHY App Key not set. Please check settings