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Math Study Skills

Choose the response that most closely matches your feeling about the statement:

SD - Strongly Disagree
D - Disagree
A - Agree
SA - Strongly Agree)

    SD D A SA
1. I feel I have a good method for reading my math textbook.
2. I usually take clear and complete notes in my math class that I can use to study for tests.
3. I copy down all examples used in class and their solutions.
4. I have a good place to study for my math class.
5. I possess the needed problem solving techniques for math.
6. I work out the homework problems assigned.
7. I spend time each day working out math problems.
8. When I am having trouble in class, I go to the Math Learning Center, my professor or tutor for help.
9. I have used study groups to prepare for my math class and math exams.
10. If a math concept is difficult for me, I tend to put off practicing the problems or doing homework.
11. Sometimes while taking a math test I become very anxious and cannot even think of the first step to begin solving the problem.
12. So I can understand where I made errors I look up the answers to problems I have missed on the test.
13. I have trouble with terminology in my math class.
14. I enjoy learning math and the steps to problem solving.
15. I take notes each day in class and review them as soon as possible after lecture.
16. I usually believe that I can do well in mathematics courses.
17. Before a test I can explain to another student how to solve all types of problems that might appear on the exam.

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