The VARK Questionnaire

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

Communicating with others through discussion.

Using words well in written communications.

Working with designs, maps or charts.

Applying my knowledge in real situations.

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

gave me something to read to explain what was wrong.

showed me a diagram of what was wrong.

used a plastic model to show me what was wrong.

described what was wrong.

When I am learning I:

read books, articles and handouts.

use examples and applications.

like to talk things through.

see patterns in things.

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.

watching the actions.

listening.

reading the words.

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 examples from what I have done.

using a written description of my results.

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.

ask questions and talk about the camera and its features.

use the written instructions about what to do.

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

watching a video of a person assembling a similar table.

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.

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.

read the written instructions that came with the program.

follow the diagrams in a book.

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.

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

a written report describing the main features of the project.

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

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.

read a print brochure that describes the options in detail.

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 printed description of the rooms and features.

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

a discussion with the owner.

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

ask my friend to tell me the directions.

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

use a map.

write down the street directions I need to remember.

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.

When learning from the Internet I like:

interesting design and visual features.

videos showing how to do or make things.

audio channels where I can listen to podcasts or interviews.

interesting written descriptions, lists and explanations.

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