What Kind of Student are You Self Discovery

Before You Start  This is not a test, this is a chance to tell the truth about what kind of student you are  There are no trick questions you are the only one who knows the answers  At the end of this assignment you will have a visual of what areas are high or low in specific skills

Discover YOU!! Scoring each question  5 Points: This always true or almost always true  4 Points: This is often true but not always  3 Points: This statement is true half of the time  2 Points: This statement is rarely true  1 Point: This statement is never true or rarely true. Work with a Partner  Ask your partner each of the questions and total your score after each category

Attitude 1.____ I enjoy learning. 2.____ I know my multiple intelligence score and use the information 3.____ I make goals and check them often 4.____ I evaluate my strengths and look for where I can improve

Attitude 5.____ I am satisfied with my progress at school. 6.____ I use my learning style knowledge to support my learning at school. 7.____ I am willing to listen to teachers help me get better even if I don’t agree with the idea. 8.____ I look at my dreams and goals for school often. Total Score for (1) ATTITUDE______

Time 1.____ I set long-term goals and look at them regurly. 2.____ I set short-term goals to support my long term goals. 3.____ I plan for each day of the week. 4.____ I know how to prioritize and I do it every day.

Time 5.____ I plan review time so I don’t have to cram before tests. 6.____ I plan time to hang out with friends and relax. 7.____ I adjust my study time for each class daily. 8.____ I have enough time to accomplish all my tasks. Total Score for (2) TIME______

READING 1.____ I preview and review reading assignments. 2.____ When I read I ask myself questions about what I’m reading. 3.____ I underline or take notes about important things I read. 4.____ When I read things at school I focus.

Reading 5.____ I think about how what I read is like my life. 6.____ I use reading strategies when I read. 7.____ I take good notes when I read. 8.____ When I don’t understand what I’m reading I make notes and find answers. Total Score for (3) READING______

Memory 1.____ I am confident in my ability to remember. 2.____ I can remember peoples names. 3.____ At the end of class I can summarize the lesson. 4.____ I practice memory games at home.

Memory 5.____ I think about how what I read is like my life. 6.____ I use reading strategies when I read. 7.____ I take good notes when I read. 8.____ When I don’t understand what I’m reading I make notes and find answers. Total Score for (4) MEMORY______

Notes 1.____ When I am in class, I focus my attention. 2.____ I take notes in class. 3.____ I know about different ways to take notes and I use the note taking strategy that I like. 4.____ I know what is important when I am taking notes.

Notes 5.____ I write everything the instructor writes down. 6.____ I can put classroom notes in my own words 7.____ I use my notes for review. 8.____ I review my notes every day. Total Score for (5) Notes______

Tests 1.____ I find a way to relax before a test. 2.____ I stay on task during my tests and complete them. 3.____ I can predict test questions. 4.____ I know how to study for each class.

Tests 5.____ I understand tests questions and can write the answer correctly. 6.____ I don’t wait until last minute to review for tests. 7.____ I review classwork everyday to stay ready for my tests. 8.____ I know that grades don’t mean I am smart or not smart. Total Score for (6) TESTS______

Thinking 1.____ I think of solutions to problems often. 2.____ I brainstorm to create answers to lots of problems. 3.____ When I get stuck on a creative project I know where to find answers. 4.____ Problems and tough choices don’t bother me.

Thinking 5.____ I can think about other peoples points of view. 6.____ I know when things don’t make sense. 7.____ I listen to different people before making opinions making choices. 8.____ When I share my ideas with others I am ok if they disagree. Total Score for (7) THINKING______

Communicating 1.____ I am honest with people about how I feel, think, and want. 2.____ Other people tell me I am a good listener. 3.____ I can communicate my upset anger without blaming others. 4.____ I can make friends easily.

Communicating 5.____ I can hang out with other people who aren’t my friends. 6.____ I can plan and write a research paper really well. 7.____ I proof read my writing before I turn it in. 8.____ I know how to prepare and deliver a good presentation. Total Score for (8) COMMUNICATING______

Now Complete your Graph