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Learning Styles

Instructions: Place a check in the appropriate space that best corresponds to your answer to each statement below.

Often
5

Sometimes
3

Seldom
0
1. I can remember best about a subject by listening to a lecture that includes information,
    explanations and discussions.		      
2. I require explanations of diagrams, graphs, or visual directions.      
3. I can tell if sounds match when presented with pairs of sounds.      
4. I do best in academic subjects by listening to lectures and tapes.      

5. I learn to spell better by repeating words out loud than by writing the words on paper.

      
6. I prefer to listen to a good lecture or speech than read the same material in a textbook.      
7. I prefer listening to the news on the radio rather than reading about it in the newspaper.      
8. I follow oral directions better than written ones.      

NOW, sum all columns for 1-8. Auditory Score:_____________

      
9. I prefer to see information written on a chalkboard and supplemented by visual aids and
   assigned readings.		      
10. I can easily understand and follow directions on maps.      
11. I think the best way to remember something is to picture it in your head.      
12. I can understand a news article better by reading about it in the newspaper than by listening
      to a report about it on the radio.		      
13. I like to write things down or take notes for visual review.      

14. I prefer obtaining information about an interesting subject by reading about it.

      
15. I learn the spelling of words by " finger spelling" them.      
16. I am good at working and solving jigsaw puzzles and mazes.      

NOW, sum all columns for 9-16 Visual Score:_____________

      

17. I prefer to use posters, models, or actual practice and other activities in class.

      
18. I enjoy working with my hands or making things.      
19. I am skillful with and enjoy developing and making graphs and charts.      
20. I remember best by writing things down several times.      
21. I play with coins or keys in my pockets.      
22. I chew gum, smoke, or snack while studying.      
23. I feel very comfortable touching others, hugging, handshaking, etc.      
24. I grip objects in my hands during learning periods.      

NOW, sum all columns for 17-24 Tactile/KinestheticScore:____________