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.

When learning from the Internet I like:

detailed articles.

interesting design and visual features.

podcasts and videos where I can listen to experts.

videos showing how to do things.

I am having trouble assembling a wooden table that came in parts (kitset). I would:

ask for advice from someone who assembles furniture.

read the instructions that came with the table.

study diagrams showing each stage of the assembly.

watch a video of a person assembling a similar table.

When I am learning I:

like to talk things through.

read books, articles and handouts.

use examples and applications.

see patterns in things.

When finding my way, I:

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

rely on paper maps or GPS maps.

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

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

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.

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

using graphs showing how my performance has improved.

using examples from what I have done.

using a written description of my results.

from somebody who talks it through with me.

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

a written report describing the main features of the project.

an opportunity to discuss the project.

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

examples where the project has been used successfully.

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

use diagrams showing the camera and what each part does.

use the written instructions about what to do.

ask questions and talk about the camera and its features.

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

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.

Working with designs, maps or charts.

Communicating with others through discussion.

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.

use a map and see where the places are.

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

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

talk with people who know about the program.

start using it and learn by trial and error.

follow the diagrams in a book.

read the written instructions that came with the program.

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.

use graphs showing different options for different time periods.

talk with an expert about the options.

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

a printed description of the rooms and features.

to view a video of the property.

a discussion with the owner.

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

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

read an article that explains the problem.

use a 3D model to see what is wrong.

have a detailed discussion with my doctor.

look at a diagram showing 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.

read the instructions.

watch others play the game before joining in.

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

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