Table 2- Diagnostic Checklist for Schools Success

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___21.Writes legibly or uses word processor

___22. Pays attention adequately during tests

___23. Receives passing or higher grades on tests

___24. Does not cheat

___25. Remembering information during the test

___26. Finishes the test within the allotted time

___27. Manages anxiety effectively during tests

NOTE TAKING

___28. Takes notes during lectures

___29. Gets main points in notes

___30. Notes are legible

___31. Uses notes for studying

___32. Notes are accurate

___33. Uses organized method such as SQ4R

___34. Can identify topics, main ideas, and details

___35. Understands what has been read

___36. Underlines text effectively

___37. Can answer questions about text

___38. Can summarize what was read

___39. Has method for learning new vocabulary in readings

___40. Can pay attention while reading

MEMORIZING

___41. Plans strategies for memorization

___42. Selects facts to memorize accurately from notes, books, handouts

___43. Knows own learning style (auditory, visual, kinesthetic, combined)

___44. Matches memorization techniques to learning style

___45. Rehearses sufficiently to memorize material

___46. Distributes rehearsal over time (e.g. doesn't cram)

___47. Uses acrastrics (silly sentences)

___48. Uses acronyms

___49. Uses charting, graphing

___50. Uses visualization

___51. Uses word, sentence association techniques

___52. Recalls information when needed

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