Learning Styles Preference Checklist

 

Directions: Place a check on the appropriate line after each statement.

                                                                                                                      Usually         Sometimes         Seldom

 

 1. I can remember more about a subject through listening than reading.      ________      _________   ______

 

 2. I follow written directions better than oral directions.                                   ________      _________          ______

 

 3. I need to re‑read things I write down so I can remember them.                   ________      _________          ______

 

 4. I can write with a sharp pencil without breaking the point.                           ________      _________          ______

 

  5. I need explanations of diagrams, graphs, or visual directions.                      ________      _________          ______

 

  6. I enjoy working with tools.                                                                        ________      _________          ______

 

  7. When I am learning about something, I will use graphs and

       charts to better understand the topic.                                                        ________      _________          ______

 

  8. I like to have stories read to me.                                                                ________      _________          ______

 

  9. I remember best by writing things down several times.                                ________      _________          ______

 

10. I can understand and follow directions on maps.                                        ________      _________          ______

 

11. I do better at academic subjects by listening to the teacher

       or tapes.                                                                                                  ________      _________          ______

 

12. I learn things such as boating, roller skating, or  riding

       a bike easier than I learn academic subjects.                                             ________      _________          ______

 

13. I learn to spell better by repeating the letters out loud than

       by writing the word on paper.                                                                   ________      _________          ______

 

14. I can better understand a news article by reading about

       it in the paper than by listening to it on the radio.                                       ________      _________          ______

 

15. I find dancing pleasurable.                                                                         ________      _________          ______

 

16. I prefer to read a newspaper myself than have it read to me.                      ________      _________          ______

 

17. I learn spelling by first writing the word with my finger

       either in the air or on the table.                                                                 ________      _________           ______

 

18. I would rather listen to a teacher's explanation than

       read about the same material in a textbook                                               ________      _________          ______

 

19. I understand something better if I can hold a model of it in my hands.          ________      _________          ______

 

20. I would rather read directions than have them read to me.                          ________      _________          ______

 

21. I prefer listening to the news on the radio rather than reading

       about it in a newspaper.                                                                           ________      _________          ______

 

22. I get information on an interesting subject by reading about it.                     ________      _________          ______

 

 

 

 

 

23. I would rather participate in a sport than watch it.                                      ________      _________          ______

 

 

24. I follow spoken directions better than written ones.                                    ________      _________         ______

 

 

25. My desk and/or workspace looks messy.                                                  ________      _________         ______

 

 

26. I talk to myself when I’m problem solving or writing.                                  ________      _________          ______

 

 

27. I enjoy doodling and my notes often have pictures, arrows, etc.                 ________      _________          ______

 

                                                                                   

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  HOW TO SCORE:                                                                  

Place the point value on the line next to its corresponding item number. Next, total the values to get your preference scores under each heading.

 

Usually      = 5 points

Sometimes = 3 points                    VISUAL       AUDITORY    KINESTHETIC

Seldom       = 1 point

                                                         Score              Score               Score____________________

 

                                                      2_______      1______         4_______  

                                                                                                  

                                                      3_______      5 ______        6_______

                                                                                                  

                                                      7_______      8_______       9_______

                                                                                                  

                                                    10______       1 1______       12______

                                                                                                    

                                                    14______        13______       15______

                                                                                                  

                                                    16______        18______       17 ______

                                                                                                  

                                                     20______       21______       19______

                                                                                                     

                                                     22______       24______        23______

 

                                                    27______        26______       25_______

 

                                                                               

                                Totals           __________      _________      _________

                                                                                                  

                                                  

 

 

• Please remember that this instrument is only to be used as a GUIDE. Most people use a variety of methods for learning and do not have a dominant preference.