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more information

Study Questionnaire
The Study Management & Academic Results Test (SMART) consists of 29 statements about your study programme and your experience of studying in general. Read every statement carefully and click on the small circle indicating how often this statement applies to you in general. 
Once you have answered all the questions, you can let SMART calculate your score. This is done by comparing your answers with those of a large group of Dutch university students. This will give you an overview of your stronger and weaker points with respect to the five factors relevant to study success More information
1. I have great difficulty understanding the study material.
hardly ever
sometimes
often
nearly always
2. I think that I am capable of handling this study.
hardly ever
sometimes
often
nearly always

3. When studying, I often check what type of questions will be asked in the exams.
hardly ever
sometimes
often
nearly always

4. I try to find out what type of questions will be asked in the exams.
hardly ever
sometimes
often
nearly always

5. I find it very difficult to balance my study and leisure time.
hardly ever
sometimes
often
nearly always

6. I am able to manage the study load.
hardly ever
sometimes
often
nearly always

7. I find it difficult to study on a regular basis.
hardly ever
sometimes
often
nearly always

8. I am able to determine what type of questions will be asked in the exams.
hardly ever
sometimes
often
nearly always

9. I view study setbacks as a challenge to work harder.
hardly ever
sometimes
often
nearly always

10. I doubt whether this is the right study for me.

hardly ever
sometimes
often
nearly always

11. I try to study everything from A to Z.

hardly ever
sometimes
often
nearly always

12. I plan in advance how best to tackle a course.

hardly ever
sometimes
often
nearly always

13. I accept that nervousness is part of taking an exam.

hardly ever
sometimes
often
nearly always

14. I have confidence in my method of taking exams.

hardly ever
sometimes
often
nearly always

15.While studying, I often summarize the study material in my own words.

hardly ever
sometimes
often
nearly always

16. Before the exams, I test my knowledge  through sample exams, tests, asking questions, etc.

hardly ever
sometimes
often
nearly always

17. I try to memorize the study material as much as possible.

hardly ever
sometimes
often
nearly always

18. Personal circumstances/difficulties form an obstacle in my studies.

hardly ever
sometimes
often
nearly always

19. I have no trouble organising my study and leisure time.

hardly ever
sometimes
often
nearly always

20. I understand the study material easily.

hardly ever
sometimes
often
nearly always

21. I can easily cope with exam stress.

hardly ever
sometimes
often
nearly always

22. Depending on the exam requirements, I either learn the material by heart or try to understand it.

hardly ever
sometimes
often
nearly always

23. The exam questions come as a total surprise to me.

hardly ever
sometimes
often
nearly always

24. I find this study interesting.

hardly ever
sometimes
often
nearly always

25. I start preparing for an exam well in advance.

hardly ever
sometimes
often
nearly always

26. Exam stress improves my performance.

hardly ever
sometimes
often
nearly always

27. I am enjoying this study.

hardly ever
sometimes
often
nearly always

28. I try to understand the study material as best as I can.

hardly ever
sometimes
often
nearly always

29. I have great difficulty coping with the study load.

hardly ever
sometimes
often
nearly always

30. On average, how many hours a week do you spend on your study (including all study-related activities: lectures, tutorials, self-study, etc.)? hours
Once you have answered all the questions, you can let SMART calculate your score. Click on 'Score'. Your score is calculated by comparing your answers with those of a large group of Dutch university students (mostly first-year students). This will give you an overview of your stronger and weaker points with respect to the five factors relevant to study success More information


Academic competence: reflects your interest in your studies as wel as your beliefin successfully completing the study.

Exam competence: indicates the strength of your belief in your ability to process the study material and pass the exams. In most fields of study, a poor score on exam competence correlates with poor study results.

Time management: indicates to which extent time for study and time for leisure activiteies are adequately divided In most fields of study, a poor score on time management correlates with poor study results.

Strategic studying: reflects your ability to choose the right preparation to meet the demands of the exam.

Study hours: Spending too few or too many hours a week studying can have a negative effect on your study results. In general, students tend to start preparing for exams too late, and spend too little time on their studies. Good planning enables balancing your studies with many other activities.




Disclaimer. This is an experimental version of the questionnaire.
The objective of SMART is to provide an overview of your stronger and weaker points with respect to studying. SMART in no way claims to be a replacement for counselling. If necessary, you should consult a psychologist/counsellor.

© Robert M. Topman, Leiden University, The Netherlands

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Department Study counseling








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