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 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 diagrams showing the camera and what each part does.

use the written instructions about what to do.

When I am learning I:

see patterns in things.

like to talk things through.

read books, articles and handouts.

use examples and applications.

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

a discussion with the owner.

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.

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 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.

read the instructions.

listen to somebody explaining it and ask questions.

watch others play the game before joining in.

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

look at a diagram showing what was wrong.

use a 3D model to see what is wrong.

have a detailed discussion with my doctor.

read an article that explains the problem.

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

an opportunity to discuss the project.

examples where the project has been used successfully.

a written report describing the main features of the project.

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

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 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.

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.

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.

listening.

watching the actions.

reading the words.

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

from somebody who talks it through with me.

using examples from what I have done.

using a written description of my results.

using graphs showing how my performance has improved.

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.

When finding my way, I:

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.

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

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

Using words well in written communications.

Communicating with others through discussion.

Working with designs, maps or charts.

Applying my knowledge in real situations.

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

read the written instructions that came with the program.

talk with people who know about the program.

follow the diagrams in a book.

start using it and learn by trial and error.

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