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:

listening.

reading the words.

seeing the diagrams.

watching the actions.

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

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.

follow the diagrams in a book.

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

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.

an opportunity to discuss the project.

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

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

use a map and see where the places are.

read about the tour on the itinerary.

talk with the person who planned the tour or others who are going on the tour.

When I am learning I:

read books, articles and handouts.

see patterns in things.

use examples and applications.

like to talk things through.

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

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

write down the street directions I need to remember.

ask my friend to tell me the directions.

use a map.

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

Communicating with others through discussion.

Applying my knowledge in real situations.

Using words well in written communications.

Working with designs, maps or charts.

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

gave me something to read to explain what was wrong.

used a plastic model to show me what was wrong.

described what was wrong.

showed me a diagram of what was wrong.

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 assemble a wooden table that came in parts (kitset). I would learn best from:

diagrams showing each stage of the assembly.

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.

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

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.

watch others play the game before joining in.

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 learn how to take better photos. I would:

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.

use diagrams showing the camera and what each part does.

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

using a written description of my results.

using examples from what I have done.

using graphs showing what I achieved.

from somebody who talks it through with me.

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.

When learning from the Internet I like:

audio channels where I can listen to podcasts or interviews.

interesting written descriptions, lists and explanations.

videos showing how to do or make things.

interesting design and visual features.

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