Section 1: Competitive or Collaborative Learner

I prefer to

1. make important decisions by myself.
2. brainstorm with other people when I have important decisions by myself

I prefer to

1. Work alone on a project.
2. Work on a class project with a group

I prefer to take a class in which

1. My grade is based on how well I perform on tests and assignments
2. The professor lectures for part of the period and then allows the class to break into smaller groups to do projects and assignments

If I were having trouble in a class, I would prefer to

1. Work through the difficult subject by spending more time alone in study
2. Get into a study group or get a tutor

I prefer to

1. Work alone to conduct my science experiments
2. Work with a partner in a science lab

I prefer to

1. Decide on a topic for a research paper and then get to work on it
2. Compare my ideas for a research paper with those of others in the class

I prefer to

1. Study alone before final exams
2. Study with class members or other friends before final exams

I prefer to take a class that

1. Has lecture as its major forma
2. Involves discussion and group work

When working on a class project, I prefer to

1. Do most of the project myself so that it will be done right
2. Delegate certain tasks to each group member

Recommended Study Strategies

Competitive (More 1 Responses)

1. When outside of class, work alone and try to control interruptions
2. Use computer-assisted learning whenever possible
3. Use study guides when you experience difficulty
4. Try to enrol in classes that use the lecture format instead of groups

Collaborative (More 2 Responses)

1. Speak informally or in conferences with the instructor
2. Be part of the cooperative learning groups in class or on projects
3. Participate in study groups

Roberts, Judy. Effective Study Skills. New Jersey: Pearson Education, 2004. Pages 55-56