VARK 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 am making a history of the area where I live. I would:

record stories from people talking about old times.

compare historical photos of the area with what is there now.

read articles and other information in old newspapers and documents.

gather old maps and charts.

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

read the written instructions that came with the program.

follow the diagrams in a book.

start using it and learn by trial and error.

talk with people who know about the program.

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.

read about the tour on the itinerary.

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.

I want to find out about some accommodation. Before visiting, I would want:

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

a discussion with the owner or manager.

a printed description of the rooms and features.

to view a video of the property.

I want to be sure I am doing my physiotherapy exercises correctly. I would:

study diagrams illustrating the way the exercises should be done.

compare what I am doing with a video demonstration.

check a list of important aspects of the exercises to get right.

listen to an explanation about how the exercises should be done.

When learning from the Internet I like:

interesting design and visual features.

podcasts and videos where I can listen to experts.

videos showing how to do things.

detailed articles.

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

applying my knowledge in real situations.

using words well in written communications.

working with designs, maps or charts.

communicating with others through discussion.

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

use diagrams showing the camera and what each part does.

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

use the written instructions about what to do.

ask questions and talk about the camera and its features.

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:

listening.

watching the actions.

reading the words.

seeing the diagrams.

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

watch others play the game before joining in.

listen to somebody explaining it and ask questions.

read the instructions.

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

When I am learning I:

use examples and applications.

like to talk things through.

see patterns in things.

read books, articles and handouts.

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.

read a print brochure that describes the options in detail.

talk with an expert about the options.

I am having trouble assembling a piece of furniture that came in parts. I would:

go through the step-by-step written instructions again to see if I missed something.

ask for advice or help from someone else.

go through the step-by-step diagrams again to see if I missed something.

try arranging the parts to see how they fit together.

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

using a written description of my results.

using examples from what I have done.

using graphs showing how my performance has improved.

from somebody who talks it through with me.

I prefer a presenter or a teacher who uses:

handouts, books, or readings.

diagrams, charts, maps or graphs.

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

demonstrations, models or practical sessions.

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The VARK^® Questionnaire
How do you learn best?