A Learning Style Survey for College

written by Catherine Jester
Learning Disability Specialist
Diablo Valley College

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1.I would rather read material in a textbook than listen to a lecture. Often Sometimes Seldom
2.I benefit from studying with a partner or study group. Often Sometimes Seldom
3. In my spare time, I like to do projects that involve using my hands (e.g. painting, constructing, using tools, etc.).. Often Sometimes Seldom
4.I find graphs and diagrams useful in clarifying concepts. Often Sometimes Seldom
5.I benefit more from lab classes than lecture classes. Often Sometimes Seldom
6. I find it useful to read out loud when reading a textbook. Often Sometimes Seldom
7. Reviewing information on flashcards helps me remember it.. Often Sometimes Seldom
8. I like solving mazes or jigsaw puzzles. Often Sometimes Seldom
9. I can find the mistakes in my written work. Often Sometimes Seldom
10.I find myself talking out loud when studying by myself. Often Sometimes Seldom
11.As a child, I liked to engage in physical activities during my free time. Often Sometimes Seldom
12. I would rather listen to a book on tape than read it Often Sometimes Seldom
13. I like solving crossword or word search puzzles. Often Sometimes Seldom
14. I tend to doodle" during lecture by drawing on my notebook pages. Often Sometimes Seldom
15. When trying to remember a phone number, I "let my fingers do the walking," i.e. my fingers seem to remember the number on their own. Often Sometimes Seldom
16. As a child, I liked to read books during my free time. Often Sometimes Seldom
17. I would rather listen to a lecture than read the material in a book. Often Sometimes Seldom
18. I can use a map effectively to get myself to a new location. Often Sometimes Seldom
19. As a child, I liked to listen to stories told to me, or stories on tape, record player, or radio. Often Sometimes Seldom
20. When learning a new skill, I would rather watch someone demonstrate the skill than listen to someone tell me how to do it. Often Sometimes Seldom
21. When trying to remember a phone number, I can "see" the number sequence in my head, or I "see" the way the numbers look on the phone. Often Sometimes Seldom
22. When trying to remember how to spell a word, I spell the letters with my finger in the air or on a table top. Often Sometimes Seldom
23. If I have to learn how to assemble something, I would rather look at a diagram than listen to someone tell me how to put it together. Often Sometimes Seldom
24. When trying to remember how to spell a word, I write down the word using alternative spellings until I see the spelling sequence I think is correct. Often Sometimes Seldom
25. When trying to remember a phone number, I "hear" the number sequence in my head in the way someone told me the number, or in the way I previously recited the number out loud. Often Sometimes Seldom
26. I like "hands on" learning better than learning from lecture or textbook. Often Sometimes Seldom
27. I would rather have written directions than oral directions. Often Sometimes Seldom
28. When trying to remember how to spell a word, I say the letters or sounds out loud until I think I've got the spelling right. Often Sometimes Seldom
29. I learn better by doing than observing. Often Sometimes Seldom
30. As a child, I liked to play with puzzles in my free time. Often Sometimes Seldom
31. When taking a test, I can "see" the answer in my head as it appeared in my notes or textbook when I studied. Often Sometimes Seldom
32.I learn best when physical activity is involved. Often Sometimes Seldom