The VARK Questionnaire VARK Questionnaire version 8.01 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 have a problem with my heart. I would prefer that the doctor: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.described what was wrong.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 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 assemble a wooden table that came in parts (kitset). I would learn best from:written instructions that came with the parts for the table.advice from someone who has done it before.watching a video of a person assembling a similar table.diagrams showing each stage of the assembly.I want to learn about a new project. I would ask for: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.a written report describing the main features of the project.When learning from the Internet I like:interesting design and visual features.videos showing how to do or make things.interesting written descriptions, lists and explanations.audio channels where I can listen to podcasts or interviews.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.Communicating with others through discussion.Applying my knowledge in real situations.I want to learn how to take better photos. I would: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.ask questions and talk about the camera and its features.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 have finished a competition or test and I would like some feedback. I would like to have feedback:from somebody who talks it through with me.using examples from what I have done.using graphs showing what I achieved.using a written description of my results.I need to find the way to a shop that a friend has recommended. I would:write down the street directions I need to remember.find out where the shop is in relation to somewhere I know.ask my friend to tell me the directions.use a map.I prefer a presenter or a teacher who uses:diagrams, charts, maps or graphs.question and answer, talk, group discussion, or guest speakers.demonstrations, models or practical sessions.handouts, books, or readings.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.watching the actions.seeing the diagrams.reading the words.When I am learning I:read books, articles and handouts.see patterns in things.like to talk things through.use examples and applications.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.a plan showing the rooms and a map of the area.to view a video of the property.a discussion with the owner.I want to save more money and to decide between a range of options. I would:talk with an expert about the options.read a print brochure that describes the options in detail.consider examples of each option using my financial information.use graphs showing different options for different time periods.Did you know that you can select multiple options for each question? You may like to check your answers before submitting, to be sure that you have selected all the options that are applicable to you.OK