Learning Styles Survey

Your LEARNING STYLE is distinctive to you just like your fingerprints and voice, and represents your most natural and comfortable ways of organizing and learning. It is important to understand that the Learning Style Inventory you
are about to take is simply a way to record your preferences in order to better view your learning style;
it is NOT a test!

There is no right or wrong, good or bad.

Respond quickly and honestly to the following questions. Your answers should truly reflect the way you do
things, not the way you think you should do them.

Directions: Check the item in each question that BEST describes you.

* Required

Last Name, First Name *

Grade *

PRIDE/SILENT READING TEACHER LAST NAME *

1. It’s easiest for me to follow directions when: *

I’m given a map
they’re told to me verbally
I jot them down using symbols

2. When memorizing information, I remember it by: *

creating a picture or video inside my head
rehearsing it by repeating it over and over
re-writing, diagramming or sketching it

3. When putting something together, I prefer to: *

read the assembly directions step by step
have someone give me verbal directions
get started and figure it out as I go

4. On first impression, I‘m most influenced by a speaker's *

appearance
tone of voice, inflections and words
body language & gestures

5. When recounting a movie or major event, *

remembering faces & images
remembering names and locations
remembering the action and what happened

6. When developing a major project, I would prefer to *

write a report, story or outline
prepare a CD or oral presentation
create a product with my hands – such as a model, DVD, game or demonstration

7. I am most easily distracted by: *

visual disorder (mess, clutter)
noise, music or unfamiliar sounds
daydreams; fantasies created inside my head

8. When listening to a presentation, I generally: *

take careful notes and review them later
concentrate on what’s eing said & don’t try and keep up with notes
take sketchy notes and rarely reread them

9. While waiting for a friend in the library, I would probably *

doodle, or find something to read or watch
talk to myself or others, or listen to music
fidget, find reasons to move around

10. When faced with a tough choice or problem, I: *

list the pros & cons
talk it over with others, listen to all sides
trust my gut, walk around thinking it over

11. When I get emotional about something, *

show my feelings in my face
shout with joy or anger
get physical – jump for joy; stomp when I get angry

12. I would prefer to learn something new by: *

watching a DVD or reading information on the topic
listening to a lecture, CD or a verbal explanation
participating in a demo or group activit

13. When I get a great idea, I: *

write it down so I don’t forget it
can’t wait to tell others about it
fiddle with it to explore possibilities

14. I prefer to read books that contain: *

vivid descriptions so I can picture people and scenes in my head
a lot of dialogue so I can gather impressions from what is said and thought
lots of action

15. When preparing for a test, I am most successful when I *

re-read the text and my notes several times
talk myself through the information by
re-write my notes, create graphic displays of the information, or flip through my flashcards

Total responses for questions 1 - 15 - Stop and record this on your paper copy. * How many times did you select the first choice (a) second choice (b) and third choice (c).

16. I prefer working on projects that: *

provide detailed, step-by-step instructions
allow some creative choices for completing

17. When I study, I prefer to: *

complete one task or assignment at a time
move back and forth working on several assignments at once

18. I complete long-term projects: *

right away or steadily over the assigned time
in spurts or at the wire since I work best under pressure

19. I prefer studying: *

sitting at a desk where it’s quiet
stretched on the bed, floor or couch with music

20. My desk or work area is *

neat and organized
messy and cluttered with stuff that I need

21. In dealing with people, I: *

am not terribly bothered by criticism or exclusion
seek acceptance & find criticism hard to take

22. When it comes to taking a test, I prefer: *

T-F, matching or multiple choice
essay questions that allow discussion

23. When it comes to using my time, I prefer to: *

have a schedule and plan ahead
be flexible and act spontaneously

24. I would prefer to complete a project: *

independently, on my own
working with a small group

25. My writing skills are better at: *

developing an essay with facts and logic
creative writing using my imagination

26. As a club officer, I would be better at: *

sec/treasurer; keeping notes and $$ records
activity chairman; coordinating projects and encouraging participation

27. I would prefer to organize my papers:

alphabetically or by subject in files
randomly in piles or color coded containers

28. My owwe and friends would describe me as more: *

objective, analytical, organized, structured
subjective, intuitive, spontaneous, multi-tasker

29. In math I can usually *

explain how I got the answer
get the anwer but can't explain how

30. I generally *

control my emotions and don't show my feelings
freely show my feelings and emotions

31. I learn best from a someone who: *

provides focused, topic-centered, factual instruction
uses metaphors, stories & personal experiences to instruct

Before you hit submit - do personal calculations on your handout. * Check which 2 learning styles are your personal strengths.