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Learning Style Inventory: Scoring Procedures Directions

This document provides a 24-item survey to help individuals identify their preferred learning style by having them indicate how often certain statements apply to them. It explains that the survey aims to help people better understand how they prefer to learn and process information in order to develop effective learning strategies. Respondents are asked to check boxes indicating whether each statement applies to them "often," "sometimes," or "seldom." Examples of statements include preferring to listen to lectures, see information written on boards, write things down, use activities and hands-on work, follow maps and directions, and remember spelling through repetition. Scoring directions at the bottom provide point values for each response and instruct respondents to add the points in each category - visual,

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Learning Style Inventory: Scoring Procedures Directions

This document provides a 24-item survey to help individuals identify their preferred learning style by having them indicate how often certain statements apply to them. It explains that the survey aims to help people better understand how they prefer to learn and process information in order to develop effective learning strategies. Respondents are asked to check boxes indicating whether each statement applies to them "often," "sometimes," or "seldom." Examples of statements include preferring to listen to lectures, see information written on boards, write things down, use activities and hands-on work, follow maps and directions, and remember spelling through repetition. Scoring directions at the bottom provide point values for each response and instruct respondents to add the points in each category - visual,

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Learning Style Inventory

To better understand how you prefer to learn and process information, place a check in the
appropriate space after each statement below, then use the scoring directions at the bottom of
the page to evaluate your responses. Use what you learn from your scores to better develop
learning strategies that are best suited to your particular learning style. This 24-item survey is
not timed. Respond to each statement as honestly as you can.

Often Sometimes Seldom


1. I can remember best about a subject by listening to a lecture that includes
information, explanations and discussions.
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.
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 a 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 the paper.
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.
Scoring Procedures Directions:

Place the point value on the line next to the corresponding item below. Add the points in each column to
obtain the preference score under each heading.

OFTEN = 5 points SOMETIMES = 3 points SELDOM = 1 points

Visual Auditory Tactile


NO. Points No. Points No. Points
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
VPS – Visual Presence APS – Audio Presence TPS – Tactile Presence
Learning Styles Assessment

Read each statement and select the appropriate number response as it applies to you.

Often (3) Sometimes (2) Seldom/Never (1)

Visual Modality
______ I remember information better if I write it down.
______ Looking at the person helps keep me focused.
______ I need a quiet place to get my work done.
______ When I take a test, I can see the textbook page in my head.
______ I need to write down directions, not just take them verbally.
______ Music or background noise distracts my attention from the task at hand.
______ I don’t always get the meaning of a joke.
______ I doodle and draw pictures on the margins of my notebook pages.
______ I have trouble following lectures.
______ I react very strongly to colors.
______ Total

Auditory Modality
______ My papers and notebooks always seem messy.
______ When I read, I need to use my index finger to track my place on the line.
______ I do not follow written directions well.
______ If I hear something, I will remember it.
______ Writing has always been difficult for me.
______ I often misread words from the text-(i.e.,“them” for “then”).
______ I would rather listen and learn than read and learn.
______ I’m not very good at interpreting an individual’s body language.
______ Pages with small print or poor quality copies are difficult for me to read.
______ My eyes tire quickly, even though my vision check-up is always fine.
______ Total

Kinesthetic/Tactile Modality
______ I start a project before reading the directions.
______ I hate to sit at a desk for long periods of time.
______ I prefer first to see something done and then to do it myself.
______ I use the trial and error approach to problem-solving.
______ I like to read my textbook while riding an exercise bike.
______ I take frequent study breaks.
______ I have a difficult time giving step-by-step instructions.
______ I enjoy sports and do well at several different types of sports.
______ I use my hands when describing things.
______ I have to rewrite or type my class notes to reinforce the material.
______ Total

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