How did you respond to the following statements relating to your physical space?

• The temperature is very comfortable.
• The chair is a good study chair for me.
• The work space is the right size and height.
• The lighting in this location is good for studying.
• I tend to stay alert in this location.

As you read the Physical Study Space discussion on the following page, ask yourself these three questions:

If you marked true next to all of the statements  for the study location you ranked as number one, then you have found and created a great physical study environment. This may be a place you will where you will want to study often.

If you marked some of your statements false, take a minute and look at each false item. Think about why that item was false. If the furniture in a study space is not quite working for you, you may be able to make changes. Can you put a cushion on the seat of a chair, add a desk lamp, wear short sleeves or a sweatshirt? You may be able to work with your parents to create a better work surface, find a better chair, or improve the lighting.  In the library, you may have a choice of place to study and have to decide which ones are and are not worth using.