VAR+ Learning Style Questionnaire

What is your learning style?

Which is best for you - Visual, Aural or Read/write study strategies? Fill in this short learning style questionnaire to find out.
(version 1.1)

You have the opportunity to work or study for a year in a country you know little about. You want to find out more about culture of that country.
How helpful would each of the following be for you?
Looking at traditional and contemporary art.
Watching a video where someone talks about current issues there.
Listening to some music.
Studying a map.
Reading a novel or some poetry by a popular writer.
Reading some online news.
You have packed your bag ready for your first long hike – but your bag is far too heavy! You need to find out what you can safely leave behind.
How helpful would each of the following be for you?
Discussing what you are taking with other hikers.
Studying a photo showing all the things an experienced hiker takes.
Making a list of weights of essential and optional items.
Listening to advice from an experienced hiker.
Studing graphs comparing the weight, volume and importance of hiking items.
Reading an article about hiking gear.
You need to find out how to make something.
How helpful would each of the following be for you?
Looking at diagrams and photos showing the steps.
Talking with someone who knows how.
Watching a video where someone talks you through the steps.
Reading written instructions.
You are investigating future career options.
How helpful would each of the following be for you?
Making a list of options with pros and cons.
Discussing the options with people who know you well.
Making graphs that compare study requirements, salary, and job availability.
Reading about the careers.
Talking with people who work in the careers.
You are going to purchase equipment for new hobby or sport.
How helpful would each of the following be for you?
Taking notes comparing the specifications of available equipment.
Asking for advice from someone who is already involved in the hobby/sport.
Looking at photos of the equipment online.
Discussing what you have found out with a friend or family member.
Reading an article that provides advice for beginners.
Studying diagrams that show the features of the equipment.
You are investigating the history of the area you live in so that you can help set up an audio-visual display at your library.
How helpful would each of the following be for you?
Creating a timeline with drawings or images to indicate important events.
Taking notes about what you find out.
Looking at a historical map.
Talking with older people in your area about what they remember.
Comparing historical photos of the area with current photos.
Recording stories told by older people in your area and editing these into segments to include in your presentation.
Reading about the history of your area.
You are planning a trip to an area you have never visited.
How helpful would each of the following be for you?
Reading a guide.
Drawing a rough map showing your route and the location of the main attractions.
Watching a video of someone reviewing their trip to area.
Looking at photos.
Someone has asked you to go down to the local store to get a few things. What do you do to remember what to buy?
I write the list of items down, even if the list is very short.
I picture the items in my mind.
I picture the locations of the items in my mind.
I repeat the list of items aloud.