What's your learning style?

DIRECTIONS
Choose in the appropriate boxes(Always, Sometimes, and Rarely) after each statement. Then, use the scoring instructions at the Results section to determine your learning style. Answer as honestly as you can.

Statements

Always

Sometimes

Rarely

1. I can remember best about a subject by listening to a lecture that includes information, explanations, and discussions.

2. I prefer to see information written on the board and supplemented by visual aids and assigned readings.

3. I like to write things down or take noteds for visual review.

4. I prefer to use posters, models, or actual practice and other activities in class.

5. I require explanations of diagrams, graphs, or visual directions.

6. I enjoy working with my hands or making things.

7. I enjoy developing and making graphs and charts.

8. I can easily identify different types of sounds.

9. I can remember best by writing things down.

10. I can easily understand and follow directions on a map.

11. I do best in academic subjects by listening to lectures and videos.

12. I play with coins or keys in my pocket.

13. I learn to spell better by repeating words out loud than by writing the words on paper.

14. I can understand a news article better by reading about it in a newspaper than by listening to a report about it on the radio or TV.

15. I chew gum or snack while studying.

16. I think the best way to remember something is to picture it in your head.

17. I learn the spelling of words by "finger spelling" them.

18. I would rather listen to a good lecture or speech than read about the same material in a textbook.

19. I am good at working and solving jigsaw puzzles and mazes.

20. I grip objects in my hands during learning or study periods.

21. I prefer listening to the news on the radio rather than reading the newspaper.

22. I prefer obtaining information about an interesting subject by reading about it.

23. I feel very comfortable touching others, hugging, handshaking, etc.

24. I follow verbal directions better than written ones.




 

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