SASD-20-LM Student Academic & Study Difficulty Screener – Learning Mentor Edition

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SASD-20-LM

Student Academic & Study Difficulty Screener – Learning Mentor Edition

SASD-20-LM

Student Academic & Study Difficulty Screener – Learning Mentor Edition

Dr. Sujendra Prakash Ph.D.

Teach One Person (TOP)

Student Name:

Date:

Grade / Class:

Assessed By:

INSTRUCTIONS FOR STUDENT: Please read each question carefully. Rate how frequently you experience each study difficulty using the rating scale below:

0 = NEVER 1 = SOMETIMES 2 = OFTEN 3 = ALMOST ALWAYS

A. READING & UNDERSTANDING

#	ITEM STATEMENT	0 NEVER	1 SOMETIME	2 OFTEN	3 ALWAYS
1	I take too long to read my study material.
2	I find it difficult to understand what I read.
3	I have to read the same material repeatedly before I understand it.
4	I understand what I study initially, but have difficulty remembering it later.
5	I find it difficult to remember what I have studied.

B. STUDY METHODS

#	ITEM STATEMENT	0	1	2	3
6	I do not know how to study effectively.
7	I have difficulty organizing my study material.
8	I find it difficult to identify what information is important.
9	I find it difficult to practise effectively.
10	I keep making the same mistakes while studying or preparing for examinations.

C. ATTENTION & STUDY MANAGEMENT

#	ITEM STATEMENT	0	1	2	3
11	My mind often wanders when I study.
12	I am frequently distracted by my phone, social media, television, games or other activities.
13	I postpone starting my studies.
14	I have difficulty completing my academic work on time.
15	I find it difficult to maintain attention while studying.

D. EXAMINATION & PERFORMANCE

#	ITEM STATEMENT	0	1	2	3
16	I become confused or experience a mental block during examinations.
17	I become nervous before or during examinations.
18	I study for a long time but feel that I accomplish very little.
19	I find it difficult to improve despite repeated practice.
20	I would like help identifying what is preventing me from studying effectively.