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LEARNING
STYLES INVENTORY
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To
better understand how you prefer to learn and process information, place
a check in the appropriate space after each statement below, then press
"submit" to score your answers. Use what you learn to better
develop learning strategies that are best suited to your particular style.
This 51-item assessment is not time limited, respond to each question
as honestly as you can. Remember that you may find that you have combination
or high scores in all domains.
If you would like this assessment sent to you or an employment
counsellor please enter that information here:
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Often
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Sometimes
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Seldom
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1
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can remember best about a subject by listening to a lecture
that includes information, explanations and discussion.
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2
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prefer to see information written on a chalkboard
and supplemented by visual aids and assigned readings.
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3
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like to write things down or take notes for visual review.
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4
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prefer to use posters, models, or actual
practice and other activities in class.
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5
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require explanations of diagrams, graphs, or visual directions.
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6
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enjoy working with my hands or making things.
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7
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am skillful with and enjoy developming and making graphs and charts.
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8
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can tell if sounds match when presented with pairs of sounds.
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9
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remember best by writing things down several times.
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10
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can easily understand and follow directions on maps.
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11
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do best in academic subjects by listening to lectures and tapes.
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12
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I
play with coins or keys in my pockets.
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13
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learn to spell better by repeating words out
loud than by writing the words on paper.
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14
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can understand a news article better by reading about it in the newspaper
than by listening to a report about it on the radio.
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15
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I
chew gum, smoke, or snack while studying.
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16
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think the best way to remember something is to picture it in your head.
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17
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learn the spelling of words by "finger spelling"
(drawing them in the air with my fingers) them.
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18
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would rather listen to a good lecture or speech than
read about the same material in a textbook.
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19
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am good at working and solving jigsaw puzzles and mazes.
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20
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I
grip objects in my hands during learning periods.
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21
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prefer listening to the news on the radio rather
than reading about it in the newspaper.
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22
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I
prefer obtaining information about an interesting subject by reading
about it.
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23
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I
feel very comfortable touching other, hugging, handshaking, etc.
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24
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I
follow oral directions better than written ones.
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25
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My
papers and notebooks always seem messy.
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26
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Looking
at the person helps keep me focused
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27
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When
I read, I need to use my finger to track my place on the line.
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28
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I
need a quiet place to get my work done
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29
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If
I hear something, I will remember it.
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30
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I
start a project before reading the directions.
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31
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When
I take a test, I can see the textbook page in my head.
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32
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Writing
has always been difficult for me.
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33
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I
need to write down directions, not just take them verbally.
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34
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I
often misread words from the text (i.e. "them" for "then",
etc.).a
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35
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hate to sit at a desk for long periods of time.
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Music
or background noise distracts my attention from the task at hand.
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37
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I'm
not very good at interpreting a person's body language.
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38
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I
don't always get the meaning of a joke.
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39
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Pages
with small print or poor quality copies are difficult for me to read.
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40
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I
prefer to see something done and then do it myself.
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41
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I
doodle and draw pictures on the margins of my notebook pages.
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42
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My
eyes tire quickly, even though my vision check-up is always fine.
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43
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I
have trouble following lectures.
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44
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I
react very stongly to colors.
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45
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use the "trial and error" approach to problem-solving.
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46
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I
would rather listen and learn than read and learn.
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47
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like to read my books while riding an exercise bike or watching TV.
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48
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take fequent study breaks.
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49
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have a difficult time giving step-by-step instructions.
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50
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enjoy sports and do well at several different types of sports.
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51
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I
use my hands when describing things.
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