Learning Styles Inventory

 
What Kind of Learner Are You?

You might be a visual learner if:

 _____ You learn well by word recognition (flashcards).

 ____ You like the assignment written on the board or on a handout.

 ____ Graphs, pictures, charts, and other visual representations of information stick in your brain.

 ____ You are able to visualize words in your mind.

 ____ Frequently, you can remember the exact position of information on the page.

 ____ You enjoy demonstrations and presentations.

You might be an auditory learner if:

____ You excel in lecture situations.

____  You like to take notes before class so that you can add thoughtfully to what you know during the class.
____ As soon as class is over you write additional notes as needed.

____ You rely on a tape recorder to record difficult passages or information.

____ You find yourself talking out loud when you must learn difficult material.

____ You are easily distracted by extraneous noises/sounds/music.

____ You relate to this statement: "How do I know what I think until I hear what I say?"

____ You use phonics rather than the symbolic configuration to decode difficult words.

____ You benefit greatly from explaining a new concept to another person.

You might be a kinesthetic (tactile/manipulative) learner if:

____ You learn well by doing.
____ You have poor handwriting and prefer keyboarding your notes.
____ You need to redraw or write out all math problems.
____ Simply recopying your notes helps you remember them.
____ Recopying your written notes to the computer reinforces the words in your brain.
____ You constantly annoy others with your fidgeting, touching, and pen top removal (or clicking).
____ You find it difficult to speak with your hands tied behind your back.
____ You simply "can't sit still."