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.

follow the diagrams in a book.

talk with people who know about the program.

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

use the written instructions about what to do.

use diagrams showing the camera and what each part does.

ask questions and talk about the camera and its features.

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:

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

a printed description of the rooms and features.

to view a video of the property.

a discussion with the owner.

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.

written instructions that came with the parts for the table.

watching a video of a person assembling a similar table.

diagrams showing each stage of the assembly.

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

watch others play the game before joining in.

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.

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 prefer a presenter or a teacher who uses:

demonstrations, models or practical sessions.

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

handouts, books, or readings.

diagrams, charts, maps or graphs.

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

ask my friend to tell me the directions.

use a map.

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

write down the street directions I need to remember.

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

described what was wrong.

showed me a diagram of what was wrong.

used a plastic model to show me what was wrong.

gave me something to read to explain what was wrong.

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.

use graphs showing different options for different time periods.

consider examples of each option using my financial information.

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:

watching the actions.

seeing the diagrams.

reading the words.

listening.

When learning from the Internet I like:

audio channels where I can listen to podcasts or interviews.

interesting written descriptions, lists and explanations.

interesting design and visual features.

videos showing how to do or make things.

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.

When I am learning I:

use examples and applications.

like to talk things through.

read books, articles and handouts.

see patterns in things.

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

using examples from what I have done.

using a written description of my results.

from somebody who talks it through with me.

using graphs showing what I achieved.

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.

Applying my knowledge in real situations.

Communicating with others through discussion.

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