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

showed me a diagram of what was wrong.

used a plastic model to show me what was wrong.

gave me something to read to explain what was wrong.

described what was wrong.

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

watching a video of a person assembling a similar table.

written instructions that came with the parts for the table.

advice from someone who has done it before.

diagrams showing each stage of the assembly.

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

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.

a discussion with the owner.

When learning from the Internet I like:

audio channels where I can listen to podcasts or interviews.

interesting design and visual features.

videos showing how to do or make things.

interesting written descriptions, lists and explanations.

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.

consider examples of each option using my financial information.

use graphs showing different options for different time periods.

talk with an expert about the options.

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

using a written description of my results.

using examples from what I have done.

from somebody who talks it through with me.

using graphs showing what I achieved.

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.

Communicating with others through discussion.

Using words well in written communications.

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

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

use diagrams showing the camera and what each part does.

use the written instructions about what to do.

ask questions and talk about the camera and its features.

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

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

listen to somebody explaining it and ask questions.

read the instructions.

watch others play the game before joining in.

I prefer a presenter or a teacher who uses:

demonstrations, models or practical sessions.

handouts, books, or readings.

diagrams, charts, maps or graphs.

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

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:

watching the actions.

seeing the diagrams.

listening.

reading the words.

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.

read about the tour on the itinerary.

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

use a map and see where the places are.

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

start using it and learn by trial and error.

talk with people who know about the program.

follow the diagrams in a book.

read the written instructions that came with the program.

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

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

use a map.

write down the street directions I need to remember.

ask my friend to tell me the directions.

When I am learning I:

see patterns in things.

use examples and applications.

read books, articles and handouts.

like to talk things through.

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.

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

an opportunity to discuss the project.

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