Table 7: Summary for study practices and attitudes questions.
Note: Response options ranged from (1) not at all typical of me to (5) very typical of me.
M
1 I try to find relationships between what I am learning and what I already know. 4.28
2 I set aside more time to study the subjects that are difficult for me. 3.96
3 I review my answers on tests to make sure I have not made any mistakes. 3.84
4 I set goals for the grades I want in my classes. 3.76
5 My mind wanders a lot when I study. 3.64
6 If I get distracted during class, I am usually able to refocus my attention. 3.60
7 To help me remember new principles we are learning in class, I practice applying them. 3.48
8 I find it hard to stick to a study schedule. 3.00
9 When studying, I seem to get lost in the details and miss the important information. 2.56
10 When studying, I have difficulty identifying the important points in my reading. 2.44
11 I have difficulty adapting my studying to different types of courses. 2.16
12 When work is difficult I either give up or study only the easy parts. 2.00