The VARK Questionnaire

Here are VARK Questionnaire version 8.01

Choose the answer which best explains your preference and click the box next to it. Please click more than one if a single answer does not match your perception. Leave blank any question that does not apply.

 

I want to assemble a wooden table that came in parts (kitset). I would learn best from:

diagrams showing each stage of the assembly.

written instructions that came with the parts for the table.

advice from someone who has done it before.

watching a video of a person assembling a similar table.

I have finished a competition or test and I would like some feedback. I would like to have feedback:

using examples from what I have done.

using a written description of my results.

using graphs showing what I achieved.

from somebody who talks it through with me.

When choosing a career or area of study, these are important for me:

Communicating with others through discussion.

Working with designs, maps or charts.

Using words well in written communications.

Applying my knowledge in real situations.

I want to learn how to take better photos. I would:

use the written instructions about what to do.

ask questions and talk about the camera and its features.

use examples of good and poor photos showing how to improve them.

use diagrams showing the camera and what each part does.

I prefer a presenter or a teacher who uses:

demonstrations, models or practical sessions.

handouts, books, or readings.

question and answer, talk, group discussion, or guest speakers.

diagrams, charts, maps or graphs.

I have a problem with my heart. I would prefer that the doctor:

showed me a diagram of what was wrong.

gave me something to read to explain what was wrong.

used a plastic model to show me what was wrong.

described what was wrong.

I want to learn to do something new on a computer. I would:

talk with people who know about the program.

start using it and learn by trial and error.

read the written instructions that came with the program.

follow the diagrams in a book.

A website has a video showing how to make a special graph or chart. There is a person speaking, some lists and words describing what to do and some diagrams. I would learn most from:

seeing the diagrams.

reading the words.

watching the actions.

listening.

I need to find the way to a shop that a friend has recommended. I would:

use a map.

ask my friend to tell me the directions.

find out where the shop is in relation to somewhere I know.

write down the street directions I need to remember.

I want to save more money and to decide between a range of options. I would:

read a print brochure that describes the options in detail.

use graphs showing different options for different time periods.

consider examples of each option using my financial information.

talk with an expert about the options.

I want to learn about a new project. I would ask for:

an opportunity to discuss the project.

examples where the project has been used successfully.

a written report describing the main features of the project.

diagrams to show the project stages with charts of benefits and costs.

I want to learn how to play a new board game or card game. I would:

listen to somebody explaining it and ask questions.

watch others play the game before joining in.

use the diagrams that explain the various stages, moves and strategies in the game.

read the instructions.

I want to find out more about a tour that I am going on. I would:

read about the tour on the itinerary.

use a map and see where the places are.

talk with the person who planned the tour or others who are going on the tour.

look at details about the highlights and activities on the tour.

When learning from the Internet I like:

interesting written descriptions, lists and explanations.

videos showing how to do or make things.

interesting design and visual features.

audio channels where I can listen to podcasts or interviews.

I want to find out about a house or an apartment. Before visiting it I would want:

a plan showing the rooms and a map of the area.

a discussion with the owner.

a printed description of the rooms and features.

to view a video of the property.

When I am learning I:

see patterns in things.

like to talk things through.

read books, articles and handouts.

use examples and applications.

 

Source: https://vark-learn.com/the-vark-questionnaire/?p=questionnaire