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 am having trouble assembling a piece of furniture that came in parts. I would:

go through the step-by-step diagrams again to see if I missed something.

try arranging the parts to see how they fit together.

ask for advice or help from someone else.

go through the step-by-step written instructions again to see if I missed something.

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.

listen to somebody explaining it and ask questions.

read the instructions.

watch others play the game before joining in.

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.

read about the tour on the itinerary.

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

use a map and see where the places are.

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

using graphs showing how my performance has improved.

using a written description of my results.

from somebody who talks it through with me.

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.

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

an opportunity to discuss the project.

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:

talk with an expert about the options.

use graphs showing different options for different time periods.

consider examples of each option using my financial information.

read a print brochure that describes the options in detail.

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

start using it and learn by trial and error.

follow the diagrams in a book.

talk with people who know about the program.

read the written instructions that came with the program.

I prefer a presenter or a teacher who uses:

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

demonstrations, models or practical sessions.

handouts, books, or readings.

diagrams, charts, maps or graphs.

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 learn how to take better photos. I would:

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.

use diagrams showing the camera and what each part does.

I am making a history of the area where I live. I would:

record stories from people talking about old times.

read articles and other information in old newspapers and documents.

compare historical photos of the area with what is there now.

gather old maps and charts.

I want to find out about some accommodation. Before visiting, I would want:

a discussion with the owner or manager.

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.

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

communicating with others through discussion.

applying my knowledge in real situations.

working with designs, maps or charts.

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:

reading the words.

seeing the diagrams.

watching the actions.

listening.

I want to be sure I am doing my physiotherapy exercises correctly. I would:

listen to an explanation about how the exercises should be done.

compare what I am doing with a video demonstration.

study diagrams illustrating the way the exercises should be done.

check a list of important aspects of the exercises to get right.

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