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

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

read articles and other information in old newspapers and documents.

gather old maps and charts.

record stories from people talking about old times.

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.

use a map and see where the places are.

read about the tour on the itinerary.

When learning from the Internet I like:

videos showing how to do things.

podcasts and videos where I can listen to experts.

detailed articles.

interesting design and visual features.

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

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.

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

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

ask for advice or help from someone else.

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.

try arranging the parts to see how they fit together.

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

using words well in written communications.

working with designs, maps or charts.

applying my knowledge in real situations.

communicating with others through discussion.

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

start using it and learn by trial and error.

read the written instructions that came with the program.

follow the diagrams in a book.

talk with people who know about the program.

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.

watch others play the game before joining in.

read the instructions.

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

compare what I am doing with a video demonstration.

study diagrams illustrating the way the exercises should be done.

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

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

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

a printed description of the rooms and features.

to view a video of the property.

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

a discussion with the owner or manager.

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

using a written description of my results.

using examples from what I have done.

using graphs showing how my performance has improved.

from somebody who talks it through with me.

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.

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 I am learning I:

read books, articles and handouts.

like to talk things through.

see patterns in things.

use examples and applications.

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:

listening.

reading the words.

seeing the diagrams.

watching the actions.

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