To get the most out of studying, first figure out how you learn best. Things like environment, motivation factors, and personal preferences can affect how you work. Keep track of what cues enhance your performance, and be sure to update your study plan accordingly.

1. Noise Level: Music / Quiet

2. Light: Bright / Dim

3. Temperature: Warm / Cool

4. Atmosphere: Formal / Informal

5. Rate your motivation: High / Low

6. What motivates you more? Parent / Teacher

7. Rate your persistence: High / Low

8. Do you like a lot of structure in an assignment? No / Yes

9. Do you like to work in groups or alone? Prefer Group /Prefer Alone

10. Do you like to have an authority figure: Present / Not Present

11. Are you an auditory learner? (You are a good listener, you respond to books on tape, you understand best when you read aloud)

12. Are you a visual learner? (You use diagrams, maps, and webs to help you sort information and label ideas)

13. Are you a tactile learner? (You respond well to learning tools like puzzles and flash cards)

14. Are you a kinesthetic learner? (You have good hand-eye coordination, you like to do experiments, you respond well to activities)

15. You work best in the: Morning / Evening