Active Learning Questionnaire - How active is your study?

Active learning works better! Fill in this questionnaire to find out whether you are using active study strategies or whether you are a passive learner.
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Before attending a class:

I don't do any preparation before class.

I check what the topic will be.

I read through relevant parts of the textbook.

I think about the topic and think of some questions related to the topic.

While attending a class:

I concentrate on listening to what the teacher says.

I take notes on what the teacher says.

I try to write down as much as possible of what the teacher says.

I copy down all the notes the teacher writes on the board.

I take notes in my own words.

I write only brief notes and fill in more detail after class.

I think about what has been said and ask questions about any areas that are unclear.

I think about what has been said and note down my questions about areas that are unclear so that I can look up the answers later.

I join in on class discussions.

I note down any questions I have while I listen.

I draw diagrams or illustrations in my notes.

I think about how the topic relates to my experience.

I take notes on any practical examples included in class.

After the class:

I don't do any review after each class - I wait until closer to the exam to review.

I re-read my notes.

I review the notes I took and improve them.

I investigate any areas I was unclear on until I understand.

I practice any practical skills introduced in the class.

I fill in extra details in my notes based on what I remember from class.

I summarize my notes in my own words.

I read the relevant parts of the textbook.

I read the relevant parts of the textbook and add to my notes.

I think of possible exam questions relating to what I am reading about.

I discuss the topic with other students.

I explain what I have learned to someone else.

I create flashcards for facts that I need to remember.

I go through my flashcards to check that I remember what I need to.

When reading a textbook or article:

I don't take notes on what I read.

I take notes on what I am reading.

I copy important sentences or sections from the textbox into my notes.

I summarize what I am reading in my own words.

I review the course outline and relate what I am reading to the topics covered in class.

I pause to think about how what I am reading relates to my own experience.

I think of real-world examples of what I am reading.

I note down questions to investigate further.

I think about possible exam questions relating to what I am reading about.

When studying for an exam or test:

I don't do much study for tests or exams.

I read through my notes.

I read through the textbook.

I copy out my notes.

I summarize my notes.

I answer practice tests or old exam questions.

I practice answering test questions I have thought of myself.

I review the course outline to check I am studying all of the topics covered.

I think about which topics I found more difficult and spend more time studying for them.

I plan my time so that I can study all of the topics covered in the test.

I review previous test results to see where I need to improve.

I use flashcards to test my recall.

I use flashcards and focus on cards that I have previously found difficult.

When getting results from a test or assignment:

I look to see how well I did.

I look to see what I got right and what I got wrong.

I read and think about any comments the teacher has made.

I try to find out the correct answer if I don't understand something I got wrong.

I plan what I can do next time to improve my results.

I ask the teacher or discuss with other students if I don't understand what I could do to improve.