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.

described what was wrong.

gave me something to read to explain what was wrong.

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.

using a written description of my results.

using examples from what I have done.

from somebody who talks it through with me.

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.

reading the words.

seeing the diagrams.

listening.

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

use the written instructions about what to do.

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

use diagrams showing the camera and what each part does.

ask questions and talk about the camera and its features.

When I am learning I:

like to talk things through.

see patterns in things.

read books, articles and handouts.

use examples and applications.

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.

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

read about the tour on the itinerary.

When learning from the Internet I like:

interesting written descriptions, lists and explanations.

videos showing how to do or make things.

interesting design and visual features.

audio channels where I can listen to podcasts or interviews.

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

use a map.

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

write down the street directions I need to remember.

ask my friend to tell me the directions.

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

read the written instructions that came with the program.

start using it and learn by trial and error.

follow the diagrams in a book.

talk with people who know about the program.

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.

watching a video of a person assembling a similar table.

written instructions that came with the parts for the table.

I prefer a presenter or a teacher who uses:

diagrams, charts, maps or graphs.

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

handouts, books, or readings.

demonstrations, models or practical sessions.

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

use graphs showing different options for different time periods.

consider examples of each option using my financial information.

talk with an expert about the options.

read a print brochure that describes the options in detail.

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

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.

read the instructions.

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

Communicating with others through discussion.

Using words well in written communications.

Applying my knowledge in real situations.

Working with designs, maps or charts.

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 discussion with the owner.

to view a video of the property.

a printed description of the rooms and features.

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

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.

an opportunity to discuss the project.

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