The VARK Questionnaire

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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.

talk with people who know about the program.

follow the diagrams in a book.

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

use a map.

write down the street directions I need to remember.

ask my friend to tell me the directions.

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

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

read a print brochure that describes the options in detail.

consider examples of each option using my financial information.

talk with an expert about the options.

use graphs showing different options for different time periods.

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

to view a video of the property.

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

a discussion with the owner.

a printed description of the rooms and features.

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

use a map and see where the places are.

read about the tour on the itinerary.

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.

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.

advice from someone who has done it before.

watching a video of a person assembling a similar table.

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.

examples where the project has been used successfully.

a written report describing the main features of the project.

When learning from the Internet I like:

videos showing how to do or make things.

interesting written descriptions, lists and explanations.

audio channels where I can listen to podcasts or interviews.

interesting design and visual features.

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

use diagrams showing the camera and what each part does.

ask questions and talk about the camera and its features.

use the written instructions about what to do.

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

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

gave me something to read to explain what was wrong.

showed me a diagram of what was wrong.

described what was wrong.

used a plastic model to show me what was wrong.

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

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.

read the instructions.

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.

seeing the diagrams.

reading the words.

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.

using examples from what I have done.

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.

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