The VARK Questionnaire

Choose the answer which best explains your preference and click the box next to it. Please click more than one if a single answer does not match your perception. Leave blank any question that does not apply.

I want to learn how to play a new board game or card game. I would:

use the diagrams that explain the various stages, moves and strategies in the game.

read the instructions.

listen to somebody explaining it and ask questions.

watch others play the game before joining in.

I prefer a presenter or a teacher who uses:

handouts, books, or readings.

demonstrations, models or practical sessions.

diagrams, charts, maps or graphs.

question and answer, talk, group discussion, or guest speakers.

I want to find out about some accommodation. Before visiting, I would want:

to view a video of the property.

a printed description of the rooms and features.

a discussion with the owner or manager.

a plan showing the rooms and a map of the area.

I have finished a competition or test and I would like some feedback:

using examples from what I have done.

using a written description of my results.

from somebody who talks it through with me.

using graphs showing how my performance has improved.

I am making a history of the area where I live. I would:

compare historical photos of the area with what is there now.

read articles and other information in old newspapers and documents.

record stories from people talking about old times.

gather old maps and charts.

When learning from the Internet I like:

interesting design and visual features.

podcasts and videos where I can listen to experts.

videos showing how to do things.

detailed articles.

When I am learning I:

like to talk things through.

read books, articles and handouts.

use examples and applications.

see patterns in things.

A website has a video showing how to make a special graph or chart. There is a person speaking, some lists and words describing what to do and some diagrams. I would learn most from:

watching the actions.

seeing the diagrams.

listening.

reading the words.

I want to learn to do something new on a computer. I would:

follow the diagrams in a book.

read the written instructions that came with the program.

talk with people who know about the program.

start using it and learn by trial and error.

I am having trouble assembling a piece of furniture that came in parts. I would:

ask for advice or help from someone else.

go through the step-by-step written instructions again to see if I missed something.

go through the step-by-step diagrams again to see if I missed something.

try arranging the parts to see how they fit together.

I want to save more money and to decide between a range of options. I would:

use graphs showing different options for different time periods.

talk with an expert about the options.

consider examples of each option using my financial information.

read a print brochure that describes the options in detail.

I want to find out more about a tour that I am going on. I would:

look at details about the highlights and activities on the tour.

talk with the person who planned the tour or others who are going on the tour.

use a map and see where the places are.

read about the tour on the itinerary.

When choosing a career or area of study, these are important for me:

applying my knowledge in real situations.

working with designs, maps or charts.

communicating with others through discussion.

using words well in written communications.

I want to learn about a new project. I would ask for:

diagrams to show the project stages with charts of benefits and costs.

a written report describing the main features of the project.

examples where the project has been used successfully.

an opportunity to discuss the project.

I want to learn how to take better photos. I would:

use the written instructions about what to do.

use diagrams showing the camera and what each part does.

ask questions and talk about the camera and its features.

use examples of good and poor photos showing how to improve them.

I want to be sure I am doing my physiotherapy exercises correctly. I would:

compare what I am doing with a video demonstration.

check a list of important aspects of the exercises to get right.

listen to an explanation about how the exercises should be done.

study diagrams illustrating the way the exercises should be done.

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