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.

listening.

seeing the diagrams.

watching the actions.

I prefer a presenter or a teacher who uses:

diagrams, charts, maps or graphs.

handouts, books, or readings.

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

demonstrations, models or practical sessions.

When I am learning I:

use examples and applications.

read books, articles and handouts.

see patterns in things.

like to talk things through.

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.

talk with an expert about the options.

consider examples of each option using my financial information.

read a print brochure that describes the options in detail.

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.

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

follow the diagrams in a book.

start using it and learn by trial and error.

read the written instructions that came with the program.

talk with people who know about the program.

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

use diagrams showing the camera and what each part does.

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.

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.

look at a diagram showing what was wrong.

have a detailed discussion with my doctor.

read an article that explains the problem.

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

examples where the project has been used successfully.

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

a written report describing the main features of the project.

an opportunity to discuss the project.

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.

watch a video of a person assembling a similar table.

study diagrams showing each stage of the assembly.

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

using a written description of my results.

using examples from what I have done.

from somebody who talks it through with me.

using graphs showing how my performance has improved.

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.

listen to somebody explaining it and ask questions.

watch others play the game before joining in.

I want to find out more about a tour that I am going on. I would:

use a map and see where the places are.

read about the tour on the itinerary.

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.

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

Working with designs, maps or charts.

Applying my knowledge in real situations.

Communicating with others through discussion.

Using words well in written communications.

When learning from the Internet I like:

podcasts and videos where I can listen to experts.

videos showing how to do things.

interesting design and visual features.

detailed articles.

When finding my way, I:

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.

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

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