What type of learner are you?
there are 3 generally 3 different types of learners
Visual, Auditory, Kinesthetic
Tied scores may indicate your ability to learn comfortably using those learning styles. Write these scores down or print this page. In addition, you may want to write down any thoughts or comments for your future referrence. The explanation for the learning styles are listed below.
Instructions:
The Barsch Inventory is a quick instrument which takes approximately 10-15 minutes to complete. Try to answer the questions by basing your answers on your actual learning preference and not areas which you would like to have as strengths. An explanation and learning tips for each preference is provided in this section.
Scoring:
The inventory is comprised on 24 statements which are assigned values and these values are used in the scoring process. The selections, values, and descriptions are listed below. Further, three learning styles will be tested - visual, auditory, and kinesthetic. These learning styles will be defined once the test is complete.
Description
Often True 5 Points This statement is often true of me.
Sometimes True 3 Points This statement is sometimes true of me (about half the time).
Seldom True 1 Point This statement is seldom true of me.
Barsch Learning Style Preference Form:
Read each statement carefully and select from the list the best answer.
Section I - Visual
____Follow written directions better than oral directions.
____Like to write things down or take notes for visual review.
____Am skillful and enjoy developing and making graphs and charts.
____Can understand and follow directions on maps.
____Can better understand a news article by reading about than by listening to it on the radio.
____Feel the best way to remember is to picture it in your head.
____Grip objects in your hands during learning periods.
____Obtain information on an interesting subject by reading related materials.
Section II - Auditory
____Can remember more about a subject through listening than reading.
____Require explanations of graphs, diagrams, or visual directions.
____Can tell if sounds match when presented with pairs of sounds.
____Do better at academic subjects by listening to tapes and lectures.
____Learn to spell better by repeating the letters out loud than by writing the word on paper.
____Would rather listen to a good lecture or speech rather than read about the same material in a book.
____Prefer listening to the news on the radio than reading about it in the newspaper.
____Follow oral directions better than written ones.
Section III - Kinesthetic
____Bear down extremely hard when writing.
____Enjoy working with tools or working on models.
____Remember best by writing things down several times.
____Play with coins or keys in pockets.
____Chew gum, snack, or smoke during studies.
____Do a lot of gesturing, am well coordinated.
____Am good at working and solving jigsaw puzzles and mazes.
____Feel very comfortable touching others, hugging, handshaking, etc.
I would post the link but it might be misunderstood as advertising, but it is called the Barsch Inventory.
I just took it and I got
Visual - 18
Auditory - 32
Kinesthetic -18
there are 3 generally 3 different types of learners
Visual, Auditory, Kinesthetic
Tied scores may indicate your ability to learn comfortably using those learning styles. Write these scores down or print this page. In addition, you may want to write down any thoughts or comments for your future referrence. The explanation for the learning styles are listed below.
Instructions:
The Barsch Inventory is a quick instrument which takes approximately 10-15 minutes to complete. Try to answer the questions by basing your answers on your actual learning preference and not areas which you would like to have as strengths. An explanation and learning tips for each preference is provided in this section.
Scoring:
The inventory is comprised on 24 statements which are assigned values and these values are used in the scoring process. The selections, values, and descriptions are listed below. Further, three learning styles will be tested - visual, auditory, and kinesthetic. These learning styles will be defined once the test is complete.
Description
Often True 5 Points This statement is often true of me.
Sometimes True 3 Points This statement is sometimes true of me (about half the time).
Seldom True 1 Point This statement is seldom true of me.
Barsch Learning Style Preference Form:
Read each statement carefully and select from the list the best answer.
Section I - Visual
____Follow written directions better than oral directions.
____Like to write things down or take notes for visual review.
____Am skillful and enjoy developing and making graphs and charts.
____Can understand and follow directions on maps.
____Can better understand a news article by reading about than by listening to it on the radio.
____Feel the best way to remember is to picture it in your head.
____Grip objects in your hands during learning periods.
____Obtain information on an interesting subject by reading related materials.
Section II - Auditory
____Can remember more about a subject through listening than reading.
____Require explanations of graphs, diagrams, or visual directions.
____Can tell if sounds match when presented with pairs of sounds.
____Do better at academic subjects by listening to tapes and lectures.
____Learn to spell better by repeating the letters out loud than by writing the word on paper.
____Would rather listen to a good lecture or speech rather than read about the same material in a book.
____Prefer listening to the news on the radio than reading about it in the newspaper.
____Follow oral directions better than written ones.
Section III - Kinesthetic
____Bear down extremely hard when writing.
____Enjoy working with tools or working on models.
____Remember best by writing things down several times.
____Play with coins or keys in pockets.
____Chew gum, snack, or smoke during studies.
____Do a lot of gesturing, am well coordinated.
____Am good at working and solving jigsaw puzzles and mazes.
____Feel very comfortable touching others, hugging, handshaking, etc.
I would post the link but it might be misunderstood as advertising, but it is called the Barsch Inventory.
I just took it and I got
Visual - 18
Auditory - 32
Kinesthetic -18