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Study Process Questionnaire

The Study Process Questionnaire (SPQ) is a self-report instrument developed by John Biggs to identify the approaches and processes students use when learning. It assesses three dimensions: deep learning approach (seeking understanding and making connections), surface learning approach (memorizing and reproducing), and achieving/strategic approach (aiming for high grades). Understanding students' study processes helps educators identify learning challenges and tailor support.

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Study Process Questionnaire (SPQ)
Taxonomic method record · process-pipeline / educational-psychology
  • Biggs, J. B. (1987). Study Process Questionnaire: A New Instrument for Assessing Ways of Learning. Educational Research and Perspectives, 14(1), 1-8. · URL
  • Biggs, J. (2001). Teaching for Quality Learning at University. Open University Press. · URL
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