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   Learning style questionaires are effective tools that be can use to determine different learning characteristics as well as
gather pertinent information about learners. These instruments can reveal information valuable to both the instructor and student
and can be found in the form of questionnaires, readiness surveys or learning style inventories. (Diaz & Bontenbal, 1999). For an
instructor, knowledge gained from these assessments can be useful in designing curriculum that meet different student learning
styles. If optimal student learning is to be achieved, then learner preferences need to be considered. Instructors should be aware
of these differences and alter their preparation and instructional methods accordingly (Diaz & Bontenbal, 1999). These
assessments, or learning style inventories, can be just as useful to the learner by discovering their preferred learning style and by
determining the types of learning situations in which they would be most successful.
           If students are to play an important role in learning, the instructor must seek to understand the students and their preferences for learning. Learning is facilitated by helping students to understand their learning preferences and by providing them sufficient opportunities to meet those preferences. It is important to use assessments at the onset of a learning situation so the instructor is better prepared to guide the student through the learning process and the student is better prepared to make decisions that will lead to successful outcomes (Diaz & Bontenbal,
1999).
    The following is a questionaire to assist you in determining your learning style. Please print out this page in order to complete the
questionaire and scoring.

Scoring Procedures

DIRECTIONS:
1.) Place a checkmark in the box which describes best how you learn for each of these descriptions:

	Often	Sometimes	Seldom
1. I can remember best about a subject by listening to a lecture that includes information, explanations and discussion.
2. I prefer to see information written on a chalkboard and supplemented by visual aids and assigned readings.
3. I like to write things down or to take notes for visual review.
4. I prefer to use posters, models, or actual practice and other activities in class.
5. I require explanations of diagrams, graphs, or visual directions.
6. I enjoy working with my hands or making things.
7. I am skillful with and enjoy developing and making graphs and charts.
8. I can tell if sounds match when presented with pairs of sounds.
9. I can remember best by writing things down several times.
10. I can easily understand and follow directions on a map.
11. I do best in academic subjects by listening to lectures and tapes.
12. I play with coins or keys in my pocket.
13. I learn to spell better by repeating words out loud than by writing the words on paper.,
14. I can understand a news article better by reading about it in the newspaper than by listening to a report about it on the radio.
15. I chew gum, smoke, or snack while studying.
16. I think the best way to remember something is to picture it in your head.
17. I learn the spelling of words by "finger spelling" them.
18. I would rather listen to a good lecture or speech than read about the same material in a textbook.
19. I am good at working and solving jigsaw puzzles and mazes.
20. I grip objects in my hands during learning periods.
21. I prefer listening to the news on the radio rather than reading about it in the newspaper.
22. I prefer obtaining information about an interesting subject by reading about it.
23. I feel very comfortable touching others, hugging, handshaking, etc.
24. I follow oral directions better than written ones.

2.) Next, place the point value on the line next to the corresponding item down below. Add the points in each column to obtain

the preference score under each heading. You may print this page to help you fill in the scoring table

OFTEN = 5 points

SOMETIMES = 3 points

SELDOM = 1 point

VISUAL	AUDITORY	TACTILE
NO. PTS.	NO. PTS.	NO. PTS.
2 ____	1 ____	4 ____
3 ____	5 ____	6 ____
7 ____	8 ____	9 ____
10 ____	11 ____	12 ____
14 ____	13 ____	15 ____
16 ____	18 ____	17 ____
19 ____	21 ____	20 ____
22 ____	24 ____	23 ____

*VPS = ____	**APS = ____	***TPS = ____

*VPS = Visual Preference Score

**APS = Auditory Preference Score

***TPS = Tactile Preference Score

The above Learning Style Questionnaire was retrieved from http://www.rrcc-online.com/

~psych/LSInventory.html December 13, 2005. No author or date available.

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