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 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.

use a map and see where the places are.

read about the tour on the itinerary.

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

I have been advised by the doctor that I have a medical problem and I have some questions about it. I would:

have a detailed discussion with my doctor.

look at a diagram showing what was wrong.

read an article that explains the problem.

use a 3D model to see what is wrong.

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

use the written instructions about what to do.

ask questions and talk about the camera and its features.

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

use diagrams showing the camera and what each part does.

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

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.

talk with an expert about the options.

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.

Applying my knowledge in real situations.

Communicating with others through discussion.

When learning from the Internet I like:

detailed articles.

interesting design and visual features.

podcasts and videos where I can listen to experts.

videos showing how to do things.

I prefer a presenter or a teacher who uses:

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

handouts, books, or readings.

diagrams, charts, maps or graphs.

demonstrations, models or practical sessions.

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.

an opportunity to discuss the project.

examples where the project has been used successfully.

When finding my way, I:

head in the general direction to see if I can find my destination without instructions..

rely on paper maps or GPS maps.

like to read instructions from GPS or instructions that have been written.

rely on verbal instructions from GPS or from someone traveling with me.

When I am learning I:

read books, articles and handouts.

like to talk things through.

see patterns in things.

use examples and applications.

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

a printed description of the rooms and features.

to view a video of the property.

a discussion with the owner.

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

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.

watching the actions.

reading the words.

listening.

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 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 am having trouble assembling a wooden table that came in parts (kitset). I would:

study diagrams showing each stage of the assembly.

read the instructions that came with the table.

watch a video of a person assembling a similar table.

ask for advice from someone who assembles furniture.

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