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

a printed description of the rooms and features.

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

to view a video of the property.

a discussion with the owner or manager.

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

a written report describing the main features of the project.

examples where the project has been used successfully.

an opportunity to discuss the project.

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

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

use a map and see where the places are.

read about the tour on the itinerary.

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.

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

ask questions and talk about the camera and its features.

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

use the written instructions about what to do.

use diagrams showing the camera and what each part does.

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

record stories from people talking about old times.

gather old maps and charts.

read articles and other information in old newspapers and documents.

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

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.

using words well in written communications.

communicating with others through discussion.

When I am learning I:

like to talk things through.

read books, articles and handouts.

use examples and applications.

see patterns in things.

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

follow the diagrams in a book.

talk with people who know about the program.

read the written instructions that came with the program.

start using it and learn by trial and error.

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

from somebody who talks it through with me.

using graphs showing how my performance has improved.

using a written description of my results.

using examples from what I have done.

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

watch others play the game before joining in.

read the instructions.

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

listen to somebody explaining it and ask questions.

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

ask for advice or help from someone else.

try arranging the parts to see how they fit together.

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

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

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

use graphs showing different options for different time periods.

read a print brochure that describes the options in detail.

consider examples of each option using my financial information.

talk with an expert about the options.

When learning from the Internet I like:

videos showing how to do things.

interesting design and visual features.

podcasts and videos where I can listen to experts.

detailed articles.

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

study diagrams illustrating the way the exercises should be done.

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

compare what I am doing with a video demonstration.

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

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