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As a Peak Performer and lifelong learner, you need to discover
how you learn best. There are various learning style inventories
that can help you. You may want to visit the career center
or learning skills center on your campus and explore various
learning style inventories. The following Learning Style
Inventory will help you discover your learning style.
Determine your learning style preference. Complete each
sentence by checking A, B, or C. No answer is correct or
better than another. Check the one you prefer.
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I learn best when I |
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A. ____see information.
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B. ____hear information.
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C. ____have hands-on experience.
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| 2.) |
I like |
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A. ____pictures and illustrations. |
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B. ____tapes and listening to stories. |
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C. ____working with people and going on field trips.
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| 3.) |
For pleasure and relaxation, I love to |
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A. ____read. |
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B. ____listen to music and tapes. |
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C. ____garden or play sports. |
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| 4.) |
I tend to be |
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A. ____contemplative. |
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B. ____talkative. |
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C. ____a doer. |
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| 5.) |
To remember a Zip Code, I like to |
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A. ____write it down several times. |
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B. ____say it out loud several times. |
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C. ____doodle and draw it on any available paper. |
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| 6.) |
In a classroom, I learn best when |
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A. ____I have a good textbook, visual aides, and written
information. |
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B. ____the instructor is interesting and clear. |
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C. ____I am involved in doing activities. |
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| 7.) |
When I study for a test |
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A. ____I read my notes and write a summary. |
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B. ____I review my notes aloud and talk to others. |
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C. ____I like to study in a group and use models and
charts. |
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| 8.) |
I have |
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A. ____a strong fashion sense and pay attention to visual
details. |
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B. ____fun telling stories and jokes. |
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C. ____a great time building things and being active.
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| 9.) |
I plan the upcoming week by |
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A. ____making a list and keeping a detailed calendar.
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B. ____talking it through with someone. |
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C. ____creating a computer calendar or using a project
board. |
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| 10.) |
When preparing for a math test, I like
to |
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A. ____write formulas on note cards or use pictures.
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B. ____memorize formulas or talk aloud. |
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C. ____use marbles, Legos or three-dimensional models.
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| 11.) |
I often |
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A. ____remember faces, but not names. |
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B. ____remember names, but not faces. |
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C. ____remember events, but not names or faces. |
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| 12.) |
I remember best |
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A. ____when I read instructions and use visual images.
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B. ____when I listen to instructions and use rhyming
words. |
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C. ____with hands-on activities and trial and error.
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| 13.) |
When I give directions, I might say, |
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A. ____"Turn right at the yellow house and left when
you see the large oak tree. Do you see what I mean?" |
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B. ____"Turn right, go three blocks, and left at Buttermilk
Lane. OK? Got that? Do you hear what I’m saying?" |
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C. ____"Follow me," after giving directions by using
gestures. |
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| 14.) |
When driving in a new city, I prefer |
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A. ____to get a map and find my own way. |
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B. ____to stop and get directions from someone. |
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C. ____to drive around and figure it out by myself. |
The highest total indicates your predominant learning style.
If most of your answers were "A," you are a visual
learner. If you answered "B" most of the time,
you are an auditory learner. "C"s indicate a kinesthetic
learner.
You will find good information about learning styles and
links to information about other learning styles at http://adulted.about.com/education/adulted/library/weekly/aa110799.htm
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