Determine your learning style preference. Complete each sentence
by checking A, B, or C. No answer is correct or better than another.
Check the one you prefer.
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| 1.) |
I learn best when I |
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A. ____see information. |
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B. ____hear information. |
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C. ____have hands-on experience. |
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| 2.) |
I like |
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A. ____pictures and illustrations. |
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B. ____tapes and listening to stories. |
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C. ____working with people and going on field trips. |
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| 3.) |
For pleasure and relaxation, I love to |
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A. ____read. |
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B. ____listen to music and tapes. |
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C. ____garden or play sports. |
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| 4.) |
I tend to be |
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A. ____contemplative. |
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B. ____talkative. |
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C. ____a doer. |
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| 5.) |
To remember a Zip Code, I like to |
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A. ____write it down several times. |
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B. ____say it out loud several times. |
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C. ____doodle and draw it on any available paper. |
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| 6.) |
In a classroom, I learn best when |
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A. ____I have a good textbook, visual aides, and written information.
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B. ____the instructor is interesting and clear. |
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C. ____I am involved in doing activities. |
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| 7.) |
When I study for a test |
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A. ____I read my notes and write a summary. |
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B. ____I review my notes aloud and talk to others. |
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C. ____I like to study in a group and use models and charts.
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| 8.) |
I have |
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A. ____a strong fashion sense and pay attention to visual details.
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B. ____fun telling stories and jokes. |
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C. ____a great time building things and being active. |
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| 9.) |
I plan the upcoming week by |
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A. ____making a list and keeping a detailed calendar. |
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B. ____talking it through with someone. |
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C. ____creating a computer calendar or using a project board.
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| 10.) |
When preparing for a math test, I like to |
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A. ____write formulas on note cards or use pictures. |
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B. ____memorize formulas or talk aloud. |
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C. ____use marbles, Legos or three-dimensional models. |
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| 11.) |
I often |
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A. ____remember faces, but not names. |
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B. ____remember names, but not faces. |
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C. ____remember events, but not names or faces. |
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| 12.) |
I remember best |
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A. ____when I read instructions and use visual images. |
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B. ____when I listen to instructions and use rhyming words.
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C. ____with hands-on activities and trial and error. |
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| 13.) |
When I give directions, I might say, |
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A. ____"Turn right at the yellow house and left when you see
the large oak tree. Do you see what I mean?" |
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B. ____"Turn right, go three blocks, and left at Buttermilk
Lane. OK? Got that? Do you hear what I’m saying?" |
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C. ____"Follow me," after giving directions by using gestures.
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| 14.) |
When driving in a new city, I prefer |
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A. ____to get a map and find my own way. |
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B. ____to stop and get directions from someone. |
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C. ____to drive around and figure it out by myself. |
The highest total indicates your predominant
learning style.
If most of your answers were "A," you are a visual learner.
If you answered "B" most of the time, you are an auditory
learner. "C"s indicate a kinesthetic learner.
You will find good information about learning styles and links
to information about other learning styles at http://adulted.about.com/education/adulted/library/weekly/aa110799.htm
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