SELF-TEST: IS INDEPENDENT STUDY OPTION FOR ME?

How well would Independent Study Option courses fit your circumstances and lifestyle? Take this self-test to help decide if Independent Study Option courses are a good option for you.

Select the circle next to the answer that best describes you.
Once you answer the ten items, click the SUBMIT button at the bottom of the page.
Answer honestly, you are the only one who will see your results!

1. My need to take this course now is high - I need it immediately for a specific goal. moderate - I could take it in school or substitute another course. low - it could be postponed.
2. Feeling that I am part of a class is not particularly important to me. somewhat important to me. very important to me.
3. I would consider myself as someone who often gets things done ahead of time. needs reminding to get things done on time. puts things off until the last minute or doesn't complete them.
4. Classroom discussions are rarely helpful to me. sometimes helpful to me. almost always helpful to me.
5. When a teacher hands out directions for an assignment, I prefer to: Figure out the instructions myself. Try to follow directions on my own, then ask for help as needed. Have the instructions explained to me.
6. I need teacher comments on my assignments within a few weeks so I can review what I did. within a few days, or I forget what I did. right away, or I get very frustrated.
7. Considering my personal schedule, the amount of time I have to work on a Distance Learning course is more than for taking a course in school. the same as for taking a course in school. less than for taking a course in school.
8. Attending school on a regular basis is extremely difficult for me - I have commitments (work, family or personal) during times when classes are offered. a little difficult, but I can arrange my priorities to allow for regular attendance at school. easy for me.
9. As a reader, I would consider myself as good - I usually understand the text without help. average - I sometimes need help to understand the text. below average - I often have difficulty understanding what I read.
10. When I need help understanding a subject I am comfortable approaching a teacher to ask for clarification. I am uncomfortable approaching a teacher, but do it anyway. I never approach a teacher to admit I don't understand something.