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 prefer a presenter or a teacher who uses:

handouts, books, or readings.

diagrams, charts, maps or graphs.

demonstrations, models or practical sessions.

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

I have been advised by the doctor that I have a medical problem and I have some questions about it. I would:

have a detailed discussion with my doctor.

look at a diagram showing what was wrong.

use a 3D model to see what is wrong.

read an article that explains the problem.

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.

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

watch others play the game before joining in.

When I am learning I:

see patterns in things.

read books, articles and handouts.

like to talk things through.

use examples and applications.

When learning from the Internet I like:

videos showing how to do things.

podcasts and videos where I can listen to experts.

interesting design and visual features.

detailed articles.

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

read the written instructions that came with the program.

start using it and learn by trial and error.

follow the diagrams in a book.

talk with people who know about the program.

I am having trouble assembling a wooden table that came in parts (kitset). I would:

watch a video of a person assembling a similar table.

ask for advice from someone who assembles furniture.

study diagrams showing each stage of the assembly.

read the instructions that came with the table.

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

a discussion with the owner.

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.

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

using a written description of my results.

from somebody who talks it through with me.

using graphs showing how my performance has improved.

using examples from what I have done.

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

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

a written report describing the main features of the project.

examples where the project has been used successfully.

an opportunity to discuss 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.

read a print brochure that describes the options in detail.

talk with an expert about the options.

When finding my way, I:

rely on verbal instructions from GPS or from someone traveling with me.

rely on paper maps or GPS maps.

head in the general direction to see if I can find my destination without instructions..

like to read instructions from GPS or instructions that have been written.

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.

ask questions and talk about the camera and its features.

use diagrams showing the camera and what each part does.

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

Applying my knowledge in real situations.

Working with designs, maps or charts.

Communicating with others through discussion.

Using words well in written communications.

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.

reading the words.

listening.

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.

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The VARK Questionnaire – How do you learn best?