A Learning Styles Inventory
What is Your Learning Style?
Choose the answer that best explains your preferences and circle (pen or pencil) the key letter. You may have two answers or no answers if none apply.
1.You are about to give directions to a friend who is staying in a hotel in town and wants to visit your house. Would you
V. draw a map on paper?
K. pick her up at the hotel in your car
A. tell her the directions?
N. write down the direction (not a map)
2. You have just received a copy of you itinerary for a trip. When you describe this trip to others you would
V. show a map of the places you will visit
K. show the brochures of the places you will visit
A. tell about the places you will visit
N. show a copy of the itinerary
3. You are planning a meal with some guests. You
V. thumb through a food magazine for ideas
K. start cooking something without directions
A. ask someone for “that special” recipe
N. check your indexed recipe file
4. You have been asked to give a presentation about your favorite local park. You would
V. show slides
K. give them a tour of the park
A. give a talk about the park
N. provide a handout of the key points of interest
5. You are going to purchase a new CD player. Other than price, which of the following would most influence your decision?
V. The way its looks, its style.
K. Listening to it.
A. What a friend says about it.
N. The specifications
6. Which of the following games do you prefer?
V. Pictionary
K. Charades
A. 20 questions
N. Scrabble
7. You are learning how to use new computer software. You would
V. buy a VCR training film.
K. ask a friend to show you.
A. ask a friend questions.
N. read the manual.
8. A new movie is at a theater near you. What would most influence you to go see it?
V. The movie trailers on TV.
K. A description of the action.
A. A friend’s recommendation.
N. The newspaper review
9. You are not sure whether to use “affect” or “effect.” You would
V. see the word in your mind
K. write it down both ways
A. sound out the word
N. look it up in the dictionary
10. The local sports team has a “big” game. You would
V. watch in on TV
K. have a tailgate party
A. listen to it on the radio
N. review the stats in the newspaper the next day
11. Which leisure activity do you prefer?