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VAK Learning Styles Assessment

Directions: Read each statement carefully. Choose the number that best describes how each statement applies to you. Answer honestly as there are no correct or incorrect answers. It is best if you do not think about each question too long, as this could lead you to the wrong conclusion.

Visual (V)	Almost Never Applies	Applies Once in a While	Sometimes Applies	Often Applies	Almost Always Applies
I take lots of written notes and/or draw mind maps.	1	2	3	4	5
When talking to someone else I have a difficult time understanding those who do not maintain good eye contact with me.	1	2	3	4	5
I make lists and notes because I remember things better if I write them down.	1	2	3	4	5
When reading a novel, I pay a lot of attention to passages that picture the clothing, description, scenery, and setting.	1	2	3	4	5
I need to write down directions so that I can remember them.	1	2	3	4	5
I need to see the person I am taking to so I can stay focused on the subject.	1	2	3	4	5
When meeting a person for the first time, I notice the style of dress, visual characteristics, and neatness first.	1	2	3	4	5
When I am at a party, one of the things I love to do is stand back and people-watch.	1	2	3	4	5
When recalling information I can see it in my mind and remember where I saw it.	1	2	3	4	5
If I had to explain a new procedure or technique, I would prefer to write it out.	1	2	3	4	5
In my free time I am most likely to watch television or read.	1	2	3	4	5
f my boss has a message for me, I am most comfortable when she sends an email, memo, or text message.	1	2	3	4	5

Overall Total for Visual (V):

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Auditory (A)

Almost Never Applies

Applies Once in a While

Sometimes Applies

Often Applies

Almost Always Applies

When I read, I read out loud or move my lips to hear the words in my head.

1

2

3

4

5

When talking to someone else I have a difficult time understanding those who do not do not talk or respond with me.

1

2

3

4

5

do not take a lot of notes but I still remember what was said. Taking notes often distracts me from the speaker.

1

2

3

4

5

When reading a novel, I pay a lot of attention to passages involving conversations, talking, speaking, dialogues, and so on.

1

2

3

4

5

I like to talk to myself when solving a problem or writing.

1

2

3

4

5

I can understand what a speaker says, even if I am not focused on the speaker.

1

2

3

4

5

I remember things easier by repeating them over and over.

1

2

3

4

5

When I am at a party, one of the things I love to do is talk in-depth about a subject that is important to me with a good conversationalist.

1

2

3

4

5

I would rather receive information from the radio, rather than read a newspaper.

1

2

3

4

5

If I had to explain a new procedure or technique, I would prefer telling about it.

1

2

3

4

5

In my free time I am most likely to listen to music.

1

2

3

4

5

If my boss has a message for me, I am most comfortable when he or she calls me on the phone

1

2

3

4

5

Overall Total for Auditory (A):

Kinesthetic (K)

Almost Never Applies

Applies Once in a While

Sometimes Applies

Often Applies

Almost Always Applies

I am not good at reading or listening to directions. I would rather just start working on the task or project at hand.

1

2

3

4

5

When talking to someone, I have a difficult time understanding those who do not show any kind of emotional or physical support.

1

2

3

4

5

I take notes and doodle, but I rarely go back and look at them.

1

2

3

4

5

When reading a novel, I pay a lot of attention to passages revealing feelings, moods, action, or drama.

1

2

3

4

5

When I am reading, I move my lips, tap my pencil, or engage in some other type of body movement.

1

2

3

4

5

I often exchange words, such as places or things, and use my hands a lot when I can’t remember the right thing to say.

1

2

3

4

5

My desk appears disorganized.

1

2

3

4

5

When I am at a party, one of the things I love to do is dance, play games, or some other type of action.

1

2

3

4

5

I like to move around. I feel trapped when seated at a meeting or desk.

1

2

3

4

5

If I had to explain a new procedure or technique, I would prefer actually demonstrating it.

1

2

3

4

5

With my free time I am most likely to exercise.

1

2

3

4

5

If my boss has a message for me, I am most comfortable when he or she talks to me in person.

1

2

3

4

5

Overall Total for Kinesthetic (K):

V A K S u r v e y P r e f e r e n c e s

VISUAL (V)

AUDITORY (A)

KINESTHETIC (K)

Visual Learners (Visual-linguistic or Visual-spatial)

Auditory Learners

Kinesthetic Learners (Kinesthetic (movement) or Kinesthetic tactile (touch))

number of points:

number of points:

number of points:

Visual-linguistic learners

Auditory learners prefer

Kinesthetic learners

like written language,

listening or talking about

remember and learn

such as reading and

a topic. Auditory

through what they do

writing.

learners depend on

(movement) or touch

hearing or speaking as

(tactile)

Visual-spatial learners

their main focus of

prefer charts,

taking in information.

demonstrations, videos,

and other visual

materials.

Auditory (A)	Almost Never Applies	Applies Once in a While	Sometimes Applies	Often Applies	Almost Always Applies
When I read, I read out loud or move my lips to hear the words in my head.	1	2	3	4	5
When talking to someone else I have a difficult time understanding those who do not do not talk or respond with me.	1	2	3	4	5
do not take a lot of notes but I still remember what was said. Taking notes often distracts me from the speaker.	1	2	3	4	5
When reading a novel, I pay a lot of attention to passages involving conversations, talking, speaking, dialogues, and so on.	1	2	3	4	5
I like to talk to myself when solving a problem or writing.	1	2	3	4	5
I can understand what a speaker says, even if I am not focused on the speaker.	1	2	3	4	5
I remember things easier by repeating them over and over.	1	2	3	4	5
When I am at a party, one of the things I love to do is talk in-depth about a subject that is important to me with a good conversationalist.	1	2	3	4	5
I would rather receive information from the radio, rather than read a newspaper.	1	2	3	4	5
If I had to explain a new procedure or technique, I would prefer telling about it.	1	2	3	4	5
In my free time I am most likely to listen to music.	1	2	3	4	5
If my boss has a message for me, I am most comfortable when he or she calls me on the phone	1	2	3	4	5

Kinesthetic (K)	Almost Never Applies	Applies Once in a While	Sometimes Applies	Often Applies	Almost Always Applies
I am not good at reading or listening to directions. I would rather just start working on the task or project at hand.	1	2	3	4	5
When talking to someone, I have a difficult time understanding those who do not show any kind of emotional or physical support.	1	2	3	4	5
I take notes and doodle, but I rarely go back and look at them.	1	2	3	4	5
When reading a novel, I pay a lot of attention to passages revealing feelings, moods, action, or drama.	1	2	3	4	5
When I am reading, I move my lips, tap my pencil, or engage in some other type of body movement.	1	2	3	4	5
I often exchange words, such as places or things, and use my hands a lot when I can’t remember the right thing to say.	1	2	3	4	5
My desk appears disorganized.	1	2	3	4	5
When I am at a party, one of the things I love to do is dance, play games, or some other type of action.	1	2	3	4	5
I like to move around. I feel trapped when seated at a meeting or desk.	1	2	3	4	5
If I had to explain a new procedure or technique, I would prefer actually demonstrating it.	1	2	3	4	5
With my free time I am most likely to exercise.	1	2	3	4	5
If my boss has a message for me, I am most comfortable when he or she talks to me in person.	1	2	3	4	5