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Science Study Skills

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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 have problems learning and understanding technical terminology in science textbooks.
2.	My science professor frequently uses terms in lecture or lab that I don't understand.
3.	I feel that I have an effective method for reading my science textbooks.
4.	The notes I take in my science class are helpful in preparation for tests.
5.	I have a good place to study for my science class.
6.	I use an effective method to prepare for tests in the sciences.
7.	I have little or no anxiety when taking a science test.
8.	I have found study groups are helpful in preparing for my science class and tests.
9.	I feel I have good problem solving techniques that I can apply in my science classes.
10.	I usually believe that I can do well in science courses.
11.	I usually complete the textbook reading assigned before attending class.
12.	I have good attendance in my lab section.
13.	I work out all the homework problems assigned before class.
14.	I know how to read and interpret the graphs and charts in my textbook.
15.	I memorize scientific formulas without understanding them.

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