LEARNING
STYLES SELF-ASSESSMENT
DIRECTIONS: Read each questions and circle the letter that
is MOST
true for you. You can circle only ONE letter.
1.
I prefer to
show what I know by:
2.
I learn
directions for a new task or assignment better if I
A. Hear someone explain how to do it
B. Read the directions
C. Do each step as someone shows me how to do it
3.
I remember
information best if:
A. I hear it
B. If read it
C. I write it down
4.
I memorize
something if:
A. Repeat it out loud
B. See it in my mind
C. Make a picture, chart, or diagram
5.
I usually
remember people by their
A. Voices
B. Faces
C. Mannerisms and gestures
6.
When I have
a choice, I usually prefer to:
A. Listen to music
B. Watch TV
C. Do something involving physical activity
7.
I can
usually figure out the correct spelling of a word if:
A. I sound it out
B. I visualize the word in my mind
C. I write the word out
8.
I usually
remember telephone numbers if I:
A. Hear them
B. Picture the numbers in my mind
C. Write them down
9.
When trying
to study, I am usually bothered most by:
A. Noise
B. Visual movement
C. Physical discomfort
10. I usually
understand and remember more of a lecture when I:
A. Just listen very closely
B. Follow along with a reading/outline on the lecture
topic
C. Take notes while I listen
11. It is usually
easier for me to think through a problem by:
A. Talking out loud to myself or a friend
B. Visualizing the problem in my mind like a movie
C. Doing a physical activity like walking, jogging
12. When I think
about something that happened a long time ago, I mostly:
A. Remember what was said
B. Remember what things looked like
C. Remember what activities happened
SCORING
Count the total number circled for each letter and
record total on each line below.
A. ___________________
(Auditory – what you hear)
B. ___________________ (Visual – what you see)
C. ___________________
(Kinesthetic – hands-on)
Do your results match your learning style?
Learning Styles Inventory