Melynda Phillips
Richards
English 1301
10/1/2014
LASSI Assessment/ How I Learn Essay
According to the LASSI (Learning and Study Strategies Inventory), a survey to find out how you learn, I can process information, self motivate, find main ideas and manage my time well. I am also extremely anxious, need to self test, and need more study aids according to the test. The test also said I have a bad attitude towards college, which I strongly disagree with.
My positive results basically say I understand what I am learning and I manage to get my work done on time. To help myself understand material I usually use logic. When given a difficult math equation, I just have to break it down and make the smaller pieces fit together in a logical way. As far motivation goes, I do not need any help. I am motivated simply by the horrifying thought of receiving a bad grade, or not having time to complete a project later.
Negative effects of my study habits are that I am absolutely anxious all the time and could use more study aids. I can agree that I am a very anxious person. I cannot stand the thought of failing, or doing badly in a class. Sometimes my anxiety slows me down. I can get so nervous over a test that I am unable to process the question and what I have to do properly. While my anxiety can cause a lower grade, it also helps motivate me to try hard and really understand my material. I do not think study aids and self-testing are necessary for me. I can see why study aids would be beneficial to others, but I find extra studying to be redundant and time wasting. For others, lack of studying would mean low grades and misunderstandings.
The LASSI really did not tell me anything I did not already know about my self. However, it did provide information I did not agree with. According to the test, I have a bad attitude towards college and do not really care about my education. In reality, my education is one of the most important things to me, or else why would I waste my time on this test. I most likely will not take the LASSI again, as it did not prove useful. I do think the information provided would be helpful if I did not already know how I learned.
