Quick Facts

Range: Junior high, high school, and college
Length: 90 items
Norms: High school, college
Administration Time: 20-30 minutes
Scoring Options: Hand-scoring with overlay keys;
machine-scoring by ERAS

• Explore students' attitudes, motivation, and study habits
• Diagnose non-academic obstacles to school success
• Promote student growth in areas vital for future success

Improve Study Habits

SAMS was developed to explore students' motivation, study habits and attitudes toward school. The SAMS usefulness in determining non-academic obstacles to school success makes it a valuable preparation for college entrance as well as a counseling tool at the high school level. The results of the SAMS (in conjunction with an ability test) can be used to advise students of the probability of school success and point out areas that need improvement. Use the SAMS to help students improve study habits and replace non-productive attitudes with a more positive approach.

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