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 finding my way, I:

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

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

rely on paper maps or GPS maps.

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

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.

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.

reading the words.

watching the actions.

seeing the diagrams.

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

ask questions and talk about the camera and its features.

use diagrams showing the camera and what each part does.

use the written instructions about what to do.

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

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 printed description of the rooms and features.

a discussion with the owner.

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

talk with people who know about the program.

read the written instructions that came with the program.

follow the diagrams in a book.

start using it and learn by trial and error.

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.

a written report describing the main features of the project.

examples where the project has been used successfully.

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

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

watch others play the game before joining in.

listen to somebody explaining it and ask questions.

read the instructions.

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

use a 3D model to see what is wrong.

read an article that explains the problem.

look at a diagram showing what was wrong.

have a detailed discussion with my doctor.

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

talk with an expert about the options.

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.

When I am learning I:

see patterns in things.

like to talk things through.

use examples and applications.

read books, articles and handouts.

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

Communicating with others through discussion.

Using words well in written communications.

Working with designs, maps or charts.

Applying my knowledge in real situations.

When learning from the Internet I like:

podcasts and videos where I can listen to experts.

detailed articles.

videos showing how to do things.

interesting design and visual features.

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.

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

using examples from what I have done.

from somebody who talks it through with me.

using a written description of my results.

using graphs showing how my performance has improved.

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.

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The VARK Questionnaire – How do you learn best?