Learning Styles - VARK (Orton, Montessori, et al)

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* 1. When I operate new equipment, I generally:

read the instructions carefully

listen to an explanation from someone who has used it before

go ahead and have a go, I can figure it out as I use it

look around the equipment for the buttons, switches, dials and other parts to get clues on how it works

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* 2. When I cook a new dish, I like to:

read and follow a recipe

call friends or family for an explanation or to talk it through

start cooking and follow my instincts

look at the completed dish and try to copy it

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* 3. If I teach someone something, I prefer to:

draw/sketch out a plan

talk - I have a lot of useful things to explain

demonstrate first and then let them have a go

give out written information/documents

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* 4. I tend to say:

show me how to do it

is there a manual or instructions

explain it to me

let me try

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* 5. When I seek travel directions I usually:

look at a satellite image/photo map

look at a traditional road/topographic map

ask for directions

follow my instinct and learn by "trial and error"

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* 6. When I am choosing a holiday I usually:

look at pictures/photos

listen to recommendations

imagine the experience

read guidebooks/reviews

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* 7. I prefer these leisure activities:

going to museums and/or galleries

listening to music

quietly reading

playing sport

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* 8. When I go shopping, I tend to:

look and decide

browse through online product reviews

discuss with the shop staff

try on, test

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* 9. In order to buy a new car, I:

read reviews in newspapers and magazines

discuss with friends

test-drive lots of different models

decide by which pictures look the best

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* 10. When I am learning a new skill, I prefer to:

observe what the teacher is doing

talk through with the teacher what I’m supposed to do

give it a try myself and work it out as I go along by doing it

make written notes

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* 11. If I am choosing food off a restaurant menu, I tend to:

check the photos

talk through the options in my head or with my friends

imagine what the food will taste like

trust online reviews and the descriptions in the menu

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* 12. When I listen to a band, I usually:

watch the band members and other people in the audience

find and read the lyrics in time with the songs

listen to the words and the beats

move in time with the music

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* 13. When I concentrate, I usually:

look at things around me

talk through the problem and the possible solutions in my head

move around a lot, fiddle with pens and pencils and touch unrelated things

make structured written notes

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* 14. When I have to revise for an exam, I generally:

write lots of revision notes and diagrams

talk over my notes, alone or with people

do things as practically as possible

draw/use pictures to help me remember key things

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* 15. If I am explaining something to someone, I prefer to:

show them what I mean

explain to them in different ways until they understand

encourage them to try and talk them through my idea as they do it

give them a written document, maybe a handout, to help them remember

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* 16. I really like:

watching films, photography, looking at art

listening to music, the radio or talking to friends

taking part in sporting activities, dancing

reading or writing a good book

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* 17. When I teach something, I tend to say:

Watch how I do it

The book says that it should be done like this

Listen to me

You have a go

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* 18. I remember things best by:

writing notes or keeping printed details

saying them aloud or repeating words and key points in my head

doing or practicing the activity or imagining it being done

taking photos

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* 19. Most of my free time is spent:

watching television or in front of a computer

talking to friends

reading or writing

doing a physical activity or making things

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* 20. When I first contact a new person, I usually:

arrange a face to face meeting

talk to them on the telephone

try to get together while doing something else, such as an activity or a meal

correspond via email

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* 21. If I am upset, I tend to:

keep replaying in my mind what it is that has upset me

raise my voice and let people know how I feel

slam doors and physically demonstrate my anger

write my feelings in a diary

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* 22. When I meet with an old friend:

I say ''It's great to see you!''

I say ''So good to hear from you!''

I give them a hug or a handshake

I've kept up with your activities on Facebook (social media)

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* 23. I tend to say:

I see what you mean

Is there a policy or rule that applies here

I hear what you are saying

I know how you feel

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* 24. If I have to complain about faulty goods, I prefer to:

write a letter

complain over the phone

take them back to the store

send photos

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* 25. I find it easiest to remember:

faces

names

things I have done

what I have heard