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

diagrams showing each stage of the assembly.

written instructions that came with the parts for the table.

watching a video of a person assembling a similar table.

advice from someone who has done it before.

When I am learning I:

read books, articles and handouts.

use examples and applications.

like to talk things through.

see patterns in things.

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

write down the street directions I need to remember.

use a map.

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

ask my friend to tell me the directions.

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 learn how to take better photos. I would:

ask questions and talk about the camera and its features.

use the written instructions about what to do.

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

use diagrams showing the camera and what each part does.

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

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.

use graphs showing different options for different time periods.

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:

seeing the diagrams.

reading the words.

listening.

watching the actions.

When learning from the Internet I like:

videos showing how to do or make things.

interesting design and visual features.

interesting written descriptions, lists and explanations.

audio channels where I can listen to podcasts or interviews.

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

used a plastic model to show me what was wrong.

showed me a diagram of what was wrong.

gave me something to read to explain what was wrong.

described what was wrong.

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

talk with people who know about the program.

read the written instructions that came with the program.

follow the diagrams in a book.

start using it and learn by trial and error.

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

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

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

read about the tour on the itinerary.

use a map and see where the places are.

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

to view a video of the property.

a printed description of the rooms and features.

a discussion with the owner.

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

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.

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

Working with designs, maps or charts.

Using words well in written communications.

Communicating with others through discussion.

Applying my knowledge in real situations.

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 a written description of my results.

using examples from what I have done.

from somebody who talks it through with me.

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

a written report describing the main features of the project.

an opportunity to discuss the project.

examples where the project has been used successfully.

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

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