Basic Learning Style Assessment Choose the one answer below that describes you best. 1. When I am trying to spell a confusing word, I usually:
7. In my free time, I prefer to:
a) jot it down
a) read or write
b) spell it out loud
b) listen to music or a lecture
c) draw it in _the air
c) be physically active
2. When I am giving directions to a place, I usually:
8. My preference is:
a) draw a map
a) art
b) explain in words
b) music
c) show people in gestures how to get there
c) dance
3. When I listen to a lecture, I prefer to:
Now, add up the total number you have circled of each letter. The “a” answers
a) take notes
relate to a visual learning style, the “b” answers relate to an auditory learning style,
b) listen carefully
and the “c” answers relate to a kinesthetic learning style. When you have finished,
c) doodle
you should have an idea of your primary learning style. This self-knowledge can help you take in, process, and remember information more easily.
4. When learning vocabulary in a foreign language, I prefer to: a) read and write the word several times b) say it aloud c) walk around, label items, play a game 5. When putting together a model or a piece of furniture, I usually: a) read the instructions carefully b) prefer to have someone read the instructions to me c) figure out what to do on my own 6. When learning science, I prefer to: a) read explanations b) listen to a lecture c) study diagrams, build a model, or do an experiment
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