Learning Style Assessment

Visual, Auditory and Kinesthetic

Read each statement and select the appropriate number response as it applies to you.

Often = 3Sometimes = 2Seldom/Never = 1

1. I remember information better if I write it down.

2. Looking at the person helps keeps me focused.

3. My papers and notebooks seem messy.

4. When I read, I use my index finger to track my place on the line.

5. I start a project before reading the directions.

6. I hate to sit at a desk for long periods of time.

7.I need a quiet place to get my work.

8. When I take a test, I can see the textbook page in my head.

9. I do not follow written directions well.

10. If I hear something, I will remember it.

11. I prefer first to see something done then to do it myself

12. I use the trial and error approach to problem solving.

13. I need to write down directions, not just take them verbally

14. Music or background noise distracts my attention from the task at hand.

15. Writing has always been difficult to me.

16. I often misread words from the test (i.e., ”them” for “then”)

17. I like to read my textbook while riding a bike.

18. I take frequent study breaks.

19. I don’t always get the meaning of a joke.

20. I doodle and draw pictures on the margins of my notebook pages.

21. I would rather listen and learn than read and learn.

22. I’m not very good at interpreting an individual’s body language.

23. I have a difficult time giving step by step instructions.

24. I enjoy sports and do well at several types of sports.

25. I have trouble following lectures.

26. I react very strongly to colors.

27. Pages with small print or poor quality of copies are difficult for me to read.

28. My eyes tire quickly, even though my vision check-up is always fine.

29. I use my hands when describing things.

30. I have to rewrite or type my class notes to reinforce the material.

For Visual Modality compute your answers in item numbers: 1,2,7,8,13,14,19,20,25 and 26.

For Auditory Modality compute your answers in item numbers: 3,4,9,10,15,16,21,22, 27 and 28

For Kinesthetic/Tactile Modality compute your answers in item numbers: 5,6,11,12,17,18,23,24,29 and 30.

The highest of the three scores indicates the most efficient method of information intake.

The second highest score indicates the modality which boosts the primary strength.

Characteristics of Learning styles

Visual1. Mind sometimes strays during verbal activities.2. Observe rather than acts or talks.

3. Likes to read.4. Usually a good speller.5. Memorizes by seeing graphics or pictures.6. Not too distractible.7. Finds verbal instruction difficult

8. Has good handwriting.9. Remembers faces.10. Uses advanced planning.11. Doodles12. Quiet by nature.

13. Meticulous, neat in appearance.

14. Notices details.

Auditory:1. Talks to self aloud.2. Enjoys talking.3. Easily distracted.4. Has difficulty with written directions.

5. Likes to be read to.6. Memorizes sequentially.7. Enjoys music.8. Whispers to self while reading.9. Distracted by noise.

10. Hums or sings.11. Outgoing by nature.12. Enjoys listening activities.

Kinesthetic1. Likes physical rewards.2. In motion most of the

time.3. Likes to touch people when talking.

4. Taps pencil or foot when studying.5. Enjoys doing activities.6. Reading is not a priority.7. Poor speller.

8. Likes to solve problem by physically working through them. 9. Will try new things.10. Outgoing by nature; expresses emotion by physical means.

11. Uses hands while talking.12. Dresses for comfort.