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 to do something new on a computer. I would:

talk with people who know about the program.

start using it and learn by trial and error.

read the written instructions that came with the program.

follow the diagrams in a book.

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

Working with designs, maps or charts.

Applying my knowledge in real situations.

Communicating with others through discussion.

Using words well in written communications.

When I am learning I:

use examples and applications.

read books, articles and handouts.

see patterns in things.

like to talk things through.

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

read the instructions.

listen to somebody explaining it and ask questions.

watch others play the game before joining in.

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

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

use a map.

write down the street directions I need to remember.

ask my friend to tell me the directions.

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

When learning from the Internet I like:

videos showing how to do or make things.

interesting design and visual features.

audio channels where I can listen to podcasts or interviews.

interesting written descriptions, lists and explanations.

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

described what was wrong.

showed me a diagram of what was wrong.

gave me something to read to explain what was wrong.

used a plastic model to show me what was wrong.

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 plan showing the rooms and a map of the area.

a printed description of the rooms and features.

a discussion with the owner.

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.

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

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

ask questions and talk about the camera and its features.

use diagrams showing the camera and what each part does.

use the written instructions about what to do.

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

talk with an expert about the options.

read a print brochure that describes the options in detail.

consider examples of each option using my financial information.

use graphs showing different options for different time periods.

I prefer a presenter or a teacher who uses:

demonstrations, models or practical sessions.

handouts, books, or readings.

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

diagrams, charts, maps or graphs.

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

diagrams showing each stage of the assembly.

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.

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.

from somebody who talks it through with me.

using a written description of my results.

using examples from what I have done.

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.

listening.

seeing the diagrams.

watching the actions.

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.

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.

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