VARK Learning Style Questionnaire: How do you learn best?

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:

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

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.

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

written instructions that came with the parts for the table.

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.

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

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.

examples where the project has been used successfully.

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 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.

use a map.

write down the street directions I need to remember.

ask my friend to tell me the directions.

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

gave me something to read to explain what was wrong.

used a plastic model to show me what was wrong.

described what was wrong.

showed me a diagram of what was wrong.

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

talk with people who know about the program.

read the written instructions that came with the program.

follow the diagrams in a book.

start using it and learn by trial and error.

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

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.

read about the tour on the itinerary.

use a map and see where the places are.

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

a printed description of the rooms and features.

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

a discussion with the owner.

to view a video of the property.

When learning from the Internet I like:

audio channels where I can listen to podcasts or interviews.

interesting written descriptions, lists and explanations.

interesting design and visual features.

videos showing how to do or make 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:

reading the words.

listening.

watching the actions.

seeing the diagrams.

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

Using words well in written communications.

Applying my knowledge in real situations.

Communicating with others through discussion.

Working with designs, maps or charts.

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.

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The VARK Questionnaire – How do you learn best?