Assessment of Study Skills Among Senior Secondary Students in Mizoram: Identifying Strengths and Areas for Improvement

This study explores the study skills of senior secondary students in Mizoram, with the aim of identifying their strengths and weaknesses across the identified key learning dimensions. A descriptive survey was conducted among 369 students using a self developed Study Skills Scale. The tool assessed eleven core dimensions: skills in using electronic resources, critical thinking, study strategies, concentration, self motivation, memorization, stress management, time management, test management, reading and writing. Findings revealed that the majority of students demonstrated average level study skills in all dimensions. A relatively small proportion (ranging from 7.59% to 16.80%) exhibited good study skills, while a considerable percentage of students showed poor proficiency in time management (30.08%) and stress management (29.81%) followed by self-motivation, test management, study strategies, writing and memorization. In contrast, fewer students displayed poor performance in areas like reading skills, concentration, and use of electronic resources. These findings suggest the need for structured programs that focus on improving specific aspects of students’ study techniques. The study gives important insights for generating interventions to assist learners in developing more efficient and balanced study strategies.