The VARK Questionnaire

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

write down the street directions I need to remember.

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

ask my friend to tell me the directions.

use a map.

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

showed me a diagram of what was wrong.

described what was wrong.

gave me something to read to explain what was wrong.

used a plastic model to show me what was wrong.

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

use the written instructions about what to do.

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

ask questions and talk about the camera and its features.

use diagrams showing the camera and what each part does.

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.

watching the actions.

listening.

seeing the diagrams.

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

using a written description of my results.

from somebody who talks it through with me.

using graphs showing what I achieved.

using examples from what I have done.

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

a written report describing the main features of the project.

examples where the project has been used successfully.

an opportunity to discuss the project.

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

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

advice from someone who has done it before.

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.

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

follow the diagrams in a book.

start using it and learn by trial and error.

read the written instructions that came with the program.

talk with people who know about the program.

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

a printed description of the rooms and features.

a discussion with the owner.

to view a video of the property.

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

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

Working with designs, maps or charts.

Using words well in written communications.

Communicating with others through discussion.

Applying my knowledge in real situations.

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

talk with an expert about the options.

read a print brochure that describes the options in detail.

use graphs showing different options for different time periods.

consider examples of each option using my financial information.

When I am learning I:

see patterns in things.

like to talk things through.

use examples and applications.

read books, articles and handouts.

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

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

read about the tour on the itinerary.

look at details about the highlights and activities on the tour.

use a map and see where the places are.

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.

watch others play the game before joining in.

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

When learning from the Internet I like:

interesting written descriptions, lists and explanations.

interesting design and visual features.

audio channels where I can listen to podcasts or interviews.

videos showing how to do or make things.

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