How Good Are Your Child’s Study Habits? Find Out With This Simple Quiz

Arul and Ananya were good friends who studied in class 9. While Ananya usually topped the class in all subjects, Arul proved to be average in his studies. His teachers always felt that Arul could do better and that he had a lot more potential. Therefore, they suggested that Arul's parents take him to an academic counselor. During the discussions with the counselor, they realized that Arul's poor study habits prevented him from performing well in his studies, though he was quite brilliant. Two months of improving Arul's study habits helped him top the class.

If you think your child is like Arul—has potential but doesn't perform well in his studies - it is high time you helped them develop good study habits.

This questionnaire will help you understand whether your child has good study habits or not.

1. Your child sets aside time for studying every day.

• Never
• Rarely
• Sometimes
• Always

2. Your child has the habit of doing daily revision.

• Never
• Rarely
• Sometimes
• Always

3. Your child get's doubts cleared as and when they arise.

• Never
• Rarely
• Sometimes
• Always

4. Your child ensures they understand the lesson?

• Never
• Rarely
• Sometimes
• Always

5. Your child refers to study materials other than school textbooks. 

• Never
• Rarely
• Sometimes
• Always

6. Your child sits to study in a quiet private place.

• Never
• Rarely
• Sometimes
• Always

7. Your child uses a study timetable at home.  

• Never
• Rarely
• Sometimes
• Always

8. Your child practices with timed mock tests before appearing for an exam.

• Never
• Rarely
• Sometimes
• Always

9. Your child make notes, mind-maps and cue cards while studying.

• Never
• Rarely
• Sometimes
• Always

10. Your child avoids distractions of all kinds during study hours.

• Never
• Rarely
• Sometimes
• Always

Scorecard

• Maximum number of always - Your child has excellent study habits. Encourage them to keep going!
• Maximum number of sometimes - Your child has good study habits. Motivate them to strive for excellence!
• Maximum number of rarely - Your child has average study habits. It's time to take it to the next level.
• Maximum number of never  - Your child's study habits are below average and need improvement. It's time to buck up!

Key elements of good study habits

• Regular study hours
• Regular place for study that is free of distractions
• Study devices such as note-making and note-taking
• Memory tools such as mnemonics
• Recall and Revision