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.

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.

watching the actions.

seeing the diagrams.

listening.

When I am learning I:

use examples and applications.

see patterns in things.

like to talk things through.

read books, articles and handouts.

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.

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.

use a map and see where the places are.

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

read about the tour on the itinerary.

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

an opportunity to discuss the project.

a written report describing the main features of the project.

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

examples where the project has been used successfully.

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.

When learning from the Internet I like:

interesting design and visual features.

podcasts and videos where I can listen to experts.

videos showing how to do things.

detailed articles.

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

read the written instructions that came with the program.

follow the diagrams in a book.

start using it and learn by trial and error.

talk with people who know about the program.

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

read the instructions.

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.

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.

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

ask questions and talk about the camera and its features.

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

Applying my knowledge in real situations.

Communicating with others through discussion.

Working with designs, maps or charts.

Using words well in written communications.

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

read the instructions that came with the table.

ask for advice from someone who assembles furniture.

study diagrams showing each stage of the assembly.

watch a video of a person assembling a similar table.

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

a discussion with the owner.

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.

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.

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

rely on paper maps or GPS maps.

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

use graphs showing different options for different time periods.

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.

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

have a detailed discussion with my doctor.

read an article that explains the problem.

use a 3D model to see what is wrong.

look at a diagram showing what was wrong.

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