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

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.

use graphs showing different options for different time periods.

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

talk with people who know about the program.

start using it and learn by trial and error.

read the written instructions that came with the program.

follow the diagrams in a book.

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

from somebody who talks it through with me.

using a written description of my results.

using examples from what I have done.

using graphs showing what I achieved.

When I am learning I:

read books, articles and handouts.

use examples and applications.

like to talk things through.

see patterns in things.

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

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.

a written report describing the main features of the project.

I prefer a presenter or a teacher who uses:

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

handouts, books, or readings.

diagrams, charts, maps or graphs.

demonstrations, models or practical sessions.

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

use a map.

write down the street directions I need to remember.

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

ask my friend to tell me the directions.

When learning from the Internet I like:

videos showing how to do or make things.

audio channels where I can listen to podcasts or interviews.

interesting design and visual features.

interesting written descriptions, lists and explanations.

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

described what was wrong.

used a plastic model to show me what was wrong.

gave me something to read to explain what was wrong.

showed me a diagram of what was wrong.

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.

to view a video of the property.

a discussion with the owner.

a printed description of the rooms and features.

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

use the written instructions about what to do.

use diagrams showing the camera and what each part does.

ask questions and talk about the camera and its features.

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

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

advice from someone who has done it before.

watching a video of a person assembling a similar table.

diagrams showing each stage of the assembly.

written instructions that came with the parts for the table.

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

Communicating with others through discussion.

Applying my knowledge in real situations.

Using words well in written communications.

Working with designs, maps or charts.

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

watch others play the game before joining in.

read the instructions.

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

listen to somebody explaining it and ask questions.

I want to find out more about a tour that I am going on. I would:

read about the tour on the itinerary.

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.

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.

reading the words.

watching the actions.

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