Learning Styles Preferences
Read the statements below and write the appropriate number next to the statement as it applies to you.
OFTEN (3)SOMETIMES (2)SELDOM/NEVER (1)
VISUAL
___I remember information better if I write it down.
___Looking at the person helps keep me focussed.
___I need a quiet place to get my work done.
___When I take a test, I can see the textbook page in my head.
___I need to write down directions, not just take them verbally.
___Music or background noise distracts my attention from the task at hand.
___I don’t always get the meaning of a joke.
___I doodle and draw pictures on the margins of my paper.
___I react very strongly to colors.
___ TOTAL
AUDITORY
___ My papers and notebooks always seem messy.
___ When I read, I need to use my index finger to trace my place on the line.
___ I do not follow written directions well.
___ If I hear something, I will remember it
___ Writing for me has always been difficult.
___ I often misread words from the text (i.e., “them" for “then”)
___ I would rather listen and learn than read and learn.
___ I’m not very good at interpreting an individual’s body language.
___ Pages with small print or poor quality copies are difficult for me to read.
___ My eyes tire quickly, even though my vision check-up is always fine.
___ TOTAL
KINESTHETIC/TACTILE
___ I start a project before reading the directions.
___ I hate to sit at a desk for long periods of time.
___ I prefer first to see something done and then to do it myself.
___ I use the trial and error approach to problem solving.
___ I like to read my book while riding an exercise bike.
___ I take frequent study breaks.
___ I have a difficult time giving step-by-step directions.
___ I enjoy sports and do well at several different types of sports.
___ I use my hands when describing things.
___ I have to rewrite or type my class notes to reinforce the material.
___ TOTAL
My preferred learning style is:
OFTEN (3)SOMETIMES (2)SELDOM/NEVER (1)
VISUAL
___I remember information better if I write it down.
___Looking at the person helps keep me focussed.
___I need a quiet place to get my work done.
___When I take a test, I can see the textbook page in my head.
___I need to write down directions, not just take them verbally.
___Music or background noise distracts my attention from the task at hand.
___I don’t always get the meaning of a joke.
___I doodle and draw pictures on the margins of my paper.
___I react very strongly to colors.
___ TOTAL
AUDITORY
___ My papers and notebooks always seem messy.
___ When I read, I need to use my index finger to trace my place on the line.
___ I do not follow written directions well.
___ If I hear something, I will remember it
___ Writing for me has always been difficult.
___ I often misread words from the text (i.e., “them" for “then”)
___ I would rather listen and learn than read and learn.
___ I’m not very good at interpreting an individual’s body language.
___ Pages with small print or poor quality copies are difficult for me to read.
___ My eyes tire quickly, even though my vision check-up is always fine.
___ TOTAL
KINESTHETIC/TACTILE
___ I start a project before reading the directions.
___ I hate to sit at a desk for long periods of time.
___ I prefer first to see something done and then to do it myself.
___ I use the trial and error approach to problem solving.
___ I like to read my book while riding an exercise bike.
___ I take frequent study breaks.
___ I have a difficult time giving step-by-step directions.
___ I enjoy sports and do well at several different types of sports.
___ I use my hands when describing things.
___ I have to rewrite or type my class notes to reinforce the material.
___ TOTAL
My preferred learning style is:
