Learning Style
Quiz
When I study for a test, I would rather...
V re-write
notes and create coloured diagrams,
A listen to a lecture or use audio cds?
K participate in activities, make index cards or models?
I tend to say...
V "show
me"
A "tell me"
K "let me try"
When I work at solving a problem I...
V read books and make
lists, and tick them off
A make a few phone calls and talk to friends or experts
K walk through the steps in
your mind or try out practical ideas
I remember things
best by...
V writing notes
or keeping printed details
A saying things aloud or repeating words and key points in my
head
K doing and practicing activities, or imagining things being
done
To learn how a radio telescope works, I would rather
V watch a dvd about it
A listen to someone explain about it
K have a look and start pressing buttons
I feel initially
attracted to others because of...
V how they look
A what they say
K my gut feeling
The worst kind of restaurants
for me are ones with...
V very bright
lights or decor
A very loud music
K uncomfortable chairs
I would rather go to...
V an art class
A a music class
K an exercise class
When I am anxious I am
more likely to...
V make pictures
of things that could go wrong
A talk to myself to keep calm
K fiddle with something or pace the floor
The day after a party,
I would be most likely to remember...
V all the people who
were there or the layout of the room
A what was said or the music
K the food or the way I felt during and afterwards
When I am meeting with
an old friend I am more likely to...
V
say "it's great to see you!"
A say "it's great to hear your voice!"
K "give them a hug or a handshake"
When I
relax, I prefer to...
V watch
TV, read, see a play or draw?
A listen to music or the radio?
K play sports or games, garden or DIY?
I tend
to say...
V
"watch how I do it"
A "listen to me explain"
K "you have a go"
When I'm not sure how to spell a word, I'm more likely to...
V see
the word?
A sound the word out?
K write the word down to check if it feels right?
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The letter that scores
the most indicates your preferred learning style.
Many people prefer a combination of more than one learning style.
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Visual Learners:
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Audio Learners:
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Kinesthetic/Tactile Learners:
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-Remember written directions well.
-Need to see material to learn it.
-May be artistic.
-May have difficulties focusing on lectures if there are few
visuals.
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-Very good at remembering what they
hear.
-May have difficulties remembering things that they have read. Also
may have difficulties reading and/or writing.
-Can find it hard to read facial and body language.
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-Need hands-on/active learning (touch
and movement).
-Don’t require instructions to assemble something.
-Can have difficulties if have to remain seated for a long period of
time.
-May be athletic.
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Here are some external links to find out
more http://www.new-oceans.co.uk/new/nlpmail.htm
relationship ideas
http://www.thetrainingworld.com/video/vak.htm
includes a short video
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