STUDY HABIT INVENTORY

INTRODUCTION

Psychological test are written visual or oral evaluation administrated to assess the cognitive and emotional functioning of the children and adults. Psychological tests are used to assess a variety of mental abilities and attributes, including achievement and ability, personality and neurological functioning.
For children academic achievement, ability and intelligence tests may be used as tools in tracking intellectual development. Intelligence testing may also be used with teens and young adults to determine vocational ability.
Personality test are administrated for a wide variety of reasons, from diagnosing psychopathology to screening job candidates. They may be used in an educational setting to determine personality strengths and weakness.
         
              Psychological testing requires a clinically trained examiner. All psychological test should be administrated, scored and interpreted by a trained professional, preferably a psychologist or psychiatrist with expertise in the appropriate area. Psychological tests are only one element of a psychological assessment. They should never be used as the sole basis for a diagnosis.
Prior to the administration of any psychological test, the administrator should provides the child and child's parent with information on the nature of test and its intended use, complete standardise instruction for taking the results. After these disclosures are made, informed concent should be obtained from the child and the child's parent before testing begins.

INDIVIDUAL TEST

The main thing about studying well is to first study smart. Preparing for a test shouldn't involve studying up all night before an exam. Studying well requires preparation ahead of time. The key to becoming an effective student is learning how to st smarter not harder. With good study habits you will be able to reduce your stress and take exams with confidence.

While some students are able to take exams with high grade in school with minimal effort, this is the case of exception. The vast majority of successful students achieve their success by developing and applying effective study habits.

Why study habit important?

Effective study habits are very important in the learning process. Good study habits are all about keeping a daily routine and giving all subjects equal treatment. Hardwork and good study habits are the assets that should be nurchered in school students. Without good study habit, a student cannot succeed. Being organised and having hard work routine are the most important things in helping the student to develop good study habits for life. Effective study habits are a very important part of the learning process. Good habits are important for all students to protect investments of time and money and to achieve educational goals. Good study habits are essential to educational success and it is a great tool to have in the toolbox of life.

REPORT

As a part of B. Ed programme we have one month induction programme. We thirty two students allotted to NSS Boys school, Perunna. There we were engaged in eighth and nineth standard. The number of students participated in the test were 32. Study habit is required for every student. It is a main part in a student life. That's why I conducted the study habit inventory to know the study habit level of the class.

For this inventory I selected 8 B class the tool contained 35 statements. I used 3 scale scoring that is in the order 2,1,0 for positive questions and 0,1,2 for negative questions. Total score were 70,above 50 scored students 10 above 30 scored students 20 below 30 scored students 2.

OUESTIONNAIRE

Study habit inventory

Name of the student :

Standard :             sex:       age :

Note  :   answer all statements as honestly and carefully as you can.

Scoring :  2 score for always, 1 score for sometimes and 0 for Rarely

1. I study every day

2. I do homework daily

3. I study at a particular time of the day

4. If I have to study for a longer time, I take rest in between

5. I develop interest in the subject as soon as I start studying it

6. I realise the importance of the subjects for my future career

7. * At the time of the study, I get disturbed by the surroundings

8.* Other stray thoughts gradually flow in, as soon as I settle down for the study

9. I read the main points before I read the chapter

10. I note down points while reading lessons

11. I try to recall the matter after reading it

12. * I continue my reading despite the difficulties in understanding the meaning of some of the words

13. According to the importance and difficulty of the subject matter, I change and adjust the speed of my reading

14. During the classroom teaching I take down lecture notes very sincerely

15. I take the help of elders if I do not follow points

16. I read books whenever I get time whether in school/home

17. I attend my classes regularly in time

18. If the subject matter to be learned is very long, I read and memorise it part by part

19. *I cram certain things without understanding

20. I revise the subject matter from time to time

21. I read/refer books from the library regularly

22. During examination days also I sleep as usual in the night

23. Before writing answers in examination, I read very carefully the entire question answer

24. I answer the questions in their serial order in examinations

25. I divide the time based on the marks allotted for questions

26. For examination, I read my own lecture notes carefully

27. * I prepare for the exam from the guides available in the market

28. *I feel tensed at the beginning of the examination

29. After the examination, I realise that I have forgotten some answers or important points

30. I carefully record / analyze my examination results

31. I try to make up my deficiency in the weak subjects to my best

32. * I have a tendency to compare my marks with other after the results are declared

33. I think that I can improve my study habits

34. I get guidance about proper study habits from my teachers

35. I like to attend courses / guidance in study habits, if arranged

* Negative Questions ( scoring reversed)

CONCLUSION

Study habit inventory tested during our induction time. For this we selected 8B class. Students cooperation is the highlight of the test. From the study habit inventory we get the average. The average of the study habit score is 47. 0625 or 47. Through this inventory we get the opportunity to understand the students study habit level. It was a fine experience to understand the students with due attention and help them accordingly to the problems they are facing. Teachers get the information easily through this. Study habits must be considered very important thing, students must bring new study habits to improve their Learning level.