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 need to find the way to a shop that a friend has recommended. I would:

ask my friend to tell me the directions.

write down the street directions I need to remember.

use a map.

find out where the shop is in relation to somewhere I know.

When learning from the Internet I like:

audio channels where I can listen to podcasts or interviews.

videos showing how to do or make things.

interesting written descriptions, lists and explanations.

interesting design and visual features.

When I am learning I:

read books, articles and handouts.

see patterns in things.

like to talk things through.

use examples and applications.

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:

reading the words.

seeing the diagrams.

watching the actions.

listening.

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

a written report describing the main features of the project.

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

examples where the project has been used successfully.

an opportunity to discuss the project.

I prefer a presenter or a teacher who uses:

diagrams, charts, maps or graphs.

demonstrations, models or practical sessions.

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

handouts, books, or readings.

I want to find out about a house or an apartment. Before visiting it I would want:

a discussion with the owner.

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

a printed description of the rooms and features.

to view a video of the property.

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

read the written instructions that came with the program.

start using it and learn by trial and error.

follow the diagrams in a book.

talk with people who know about the program.

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

use diagrams showing the camera and what each part does.

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

ask questions and talk about the camera and its features.

use the written instructions about what to do.

I have a problem with my heart. I would prefer that the doctor:

gave me something to read to explain what was wrong.

used a plastic model to show me what was wrong.

showed me a diagram of what was wrong.

described what was wrong.

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

watch others play the game before joining in.

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.

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

read a print brochure that describes the options in detail.

talk with an expert about the options.

use graphs showing different options for different time periods.

consider examples of each option using my financial information.

I want to assemble a wooden table that came in parts (kitset). I would learn best from:

advice from someone who has done it before.

written instructions that came with the parts for the table.

watching a video of a person assembling a similar table.

diagrams showing each stage of the assembly.

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

read about the tour on the itinerary.

use a map and see where the places are.

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.

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

Using words well in written communications.

Communicating with others through discussion.

Applying my knowledge in real situations.

Working with designs, maps or charts.

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

using graphs showing what I achieved.

using examples from what I have done.

from somebody who talks it through with me.

using a written description of my results.

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