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.

When learning from the Internet I like:

interesting written descriptions, lists and explanations.

audio channels where I can listen to podcasts or interviews.

interesting design and visual features.

videos showing how to do or make things.

When I am learning I:

see patterns in things.

use examples and applications.

like to talk things through.

read books, articles and handouts.

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.

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

watching a video of a person assembling a similar table.

written instructions that came with the parts for the table.

diagrams showing each stage of the assembly.

advice from someone who has done it before.

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.

read a print brochure that describes the options in detail.

talk with an expert about the options.

use graphs showing different options for different time periods.

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

start using it and learn by trial and error.

talk with people who know about the program.

read the written instructions that came with the program.

follow the diagrams in a book.

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

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.

read the instructions.

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

ask my friend to tell me the directions.

write down the street directions I need to remember.

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

use a map.

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 prefer a presenter or a teacher who uses:

diagrams, charts, maps or graphs.

handouts, books, or readings.

demonstrations, models or practical sessions.

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

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.

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

ask questions and talk about the camera and its features.

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

described what was wrong.

showed me a diagram of what was wrong.

used a plastic model to show me what was wrong.

gave me something to read to explain what was wrong.

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

read about the tour on the itinerary.

use a map and see where the places are.

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.

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.

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:

watching the actions.

listening.

reading the words.

seeing the diagrams.

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

an opportunity to discuss the project.

examples where the project has been used successfully.

a written report describing the main features of the project.

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

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The VARK Questionnaire – How do you learn best?