WH.shared.addLazyImage('65677da5859e6') What Is My Learning Style Quiz

What is my learning style? Take this quiz to find out! Start the quiz

Do you learn best by watching, listening, doing or reading? What alone, in a group, in nature or following logic?

Answer these questions to find out which of the 8 learning styles — visual, auditory, kinesthetic, verbal, logical, social, solo, or natural — works best for you so you can adjust your study habits and set yourself up for success!

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The link has been copied! Start the quiz 1. Choose the group of activities that sound the most interesting to you:

1. Going to a concert, listening to a TedTalk, or creating a podcast.
2. Meditation, bathing or reading.
3. Playing basketball, throwing pottery or baking bread.
4. Camping, kayaking or fishing.

2. How do you make an important decision?

1. I make a list of pros and cons, of course!
2. I get the opinion of someone I trust.
3. I go with my intuition.
4. I’m trying to visualize the likely outcomes of both choices.

3. Work outside with a group on a project for work or school. What is your reaction?

1. sweet! I like to cooperate with other people.
2. Ugh. I prefer independent work.
3. As long as we’re working outside, I’m happy.
4. Okay, but I want to be the leader of the group.

4. You are with a friend in a new restaurant. How do you find it?

1. Use a map or Google Earth.
2. Ask someone how to get there.
3. Roam around until I find it.
4. Follow the written instructions.

5. Choose a place to study:

1. A quiet, private place in the library so I can work undisturbed.
2. Leaning against a tree in the park or in your favorite natural clearing.
3. A busy coffee shop where I am in the middle of all the hustle and bustle.
4. Anywhere. I can focus in all kinds of environments.

6. If you had to change your phone number, how would you remember it?

1. Write it down several times.
2. Say it out loud over and over again.
3. Repeat it in my head until it’s stuck.
4. Find a way to connect it to another number I know, like a birthday or historical date.

7. What would help you get rid of stress?

1. I am talking about my problems with a friend.
2. Walking along your favorite path through nature.
3. I’m going to a party to take my mind off things.
4. Solving problems that cause stress.

8. You just got a new electronic device. How to understand how it works?

1. Read the instructions carefully.
2. Watch the video tutorial online.
3. Ask a friend to teach me how to use it.
4. Play with it until I learn all the details.

9. What is your favorite class?

1. PE or science lab. I like to be active and practical.
2. Music or a foreign language. I like to use my voice when learning new things.
3. English or History. I enjoy reading and writing.
4. Mathematics or computer science. Let’s solve some problems!

10. What type of assessment do you prefer to show what you have learned?

1. Demonstration or performance.
2. Written report.
3. Group presentation.
4. Exam.

11. You can try a new job for a week. Which ones sound the most interesting?

1. Construction worker, carpenter or personal trainer.
2. Graphic designer, interior designer or photographer.
3. A therapist, recruiter or career counselor.
4. Park ranger, biologist or rancher.

12. You have fun looking at dream houses online. What do you most want to see?

1. Video tour of the space.
2. Description of rooms and amenities.
3. Ground plan.
4. Image from Google Earth.

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In 1987, Neil Fleming, a teacher from New Zealand, popularized the VARK theory of learning styles (V = visual, A = auditory, R = reading/writing and K = kinesthetic). The 16-question inventory he developed was designed for students, instructors, and employers. The fifth result, multimodal, was added because about 60% of people have multiple preferences when it comes to how they learn new information.

VisuallyVisual learners prefer charts, maps, diagrams and pictures. They learn best by seeing information presented visually.

AuditoryAuditory or auditory learners prefer to hear information out loud. They learn best through discussions, oral presentations and question and answer sessions.

Reading/WritingOften referred to as a verbal style, reading/writing learners prefer to see content in written form. They prefer books, brochures, manuals and other text materials.

KinestheticKinesthetic learners prefer hands-on experience. They work best when they can complete a task or activity, rather than just seeing, hearing or reading about it.

Since the original VARK model was created, 4 more popular learning styles have emerged — logical, social, solo, and natural. These are often considered secondary learning styles, since most of them have more to do with learning environments than the way we perceive information.

LogicalLogical learners use logic and analytics to find patterns, connections, causes, and results in the information provided. They have strong problem solving skills.

SocialSocial learners work best in group settings. Working with their peers, discussions, and even role playing help these students understand new information.

SoloIndependent learners work best on their own. They prefer independent work to group activities.

NaturallyNatural learners often find connections between the material they are learning and the natural world. They may even learn best when they are outside in a natural environment.

Although VARK learning styles became widely used after Fleming published his theory, many people question its validity. Some of the criticisms include that the best way to learn something can depend on what is being taught and who is teaching it, among other factors. Furthermore, studies have shown that there is no correlation between learning strategies that are consistent with a student’s learning style and their outcome (or grade). Some psychologists and researchers even claim that there are more than 170 learning styles, so limiting instruction to 4 or even 8 strategies may not benefit all types of students.

Dive deeper into learning styles with these resources:

• https://vark-learn.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/How-Do-I-Learn-Best-Sample.pdf
• https://www.psychologicalscience.org/journals/pspi/PSPI_9_3.pdf
• https://blogs.scientificamerican.com/beautiful-minds/enough-with-the-learning-styles-already/
• https://bau.edu/blog/types-of-learning-styles/
• https://cft.vanderbilt.edu/guides-sub-pages/learning-styles-preferences/

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