The VARK Questionnaire

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

Working with designs, maps or charts.

Communicating with others through discussion.

Using words well in written communications.

Applying my knowledge in real situations.

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

follow the diagrams in a book.

read the written instructions that came with the program.

start using it and learn by trial and error.

talk with people who know about the program.

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

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

ask my friend to tell me the directions.

use a map.

write down the street directions I need to remember.

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

read a print brochure that describes the options in detail.

use graphs showing different options for different time periods.

talk with an expert about the options.

consider examples of each option using my financial information.

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:

use examples and applications.

read books, articles and handouts.

see patterns in things.

like to talk things through.

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

using examples from what I have done.

using graphs showing what I achieved.

using a written description of my results.

from somebody who talks it through with me.

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

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

examples where the project has been used successfully.

a written report describing the main features of the project.

an opportunity to discuss the project.

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:

reading the words.

seeing the diagrams.

watching the actions.

listening.

I prefer a presenter or a teacher who uses:

handouts, books, or readings.

demonstrations, models or practical sessions.

diagrams, charts, maps or graphs.

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

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

read the instructions.

watch others play the game before joining in.

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

diagrams showing each stage of the assembly.

watching a video of a person assembling a similar table.

advice from someone who has done it before.

written instructions that came with the parts for the table.

When learning from the Internet I like:

audio channels where I can listen to podcasts or interviews.

videos showing how to do or make things.

interesting written descriptions, lists and explanations.

interesting design and visual features.

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

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.

talk with the person who planned the tour or others who are going on the tour.

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.

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