Learning Preference Inventory

(reprinted from HRD Press)

Instructions: You will need to print out a copy of this page. Read each statement
below.
Indicate your level of disagreement or agreement with each statement by
circling a number to the right of the statement.

Neither
Strongly Strongly
Disagree Disagree Agree
Agree Disagree
Statement or Agree
1 2 3 4 5
1. When I read, I like to have a lot of light. 1 2 3 4 5
2. I learn well by hearing how to do something.
(For example, from a tape, a record, or a 1 2 3 4 5
lecture.)
3. I would rather study in a library than a lounge. 1 2 3 4 5
4. I find it difficult to study when there is music in
1 2 3 4 5
the background.
5. I feel that I am self-motivated. 1 2 3 4 5
6. I work or study well in the evening. 1 2 3 4 5
7. I have trouble concentrating when I am
working 1 2 3 4 5
or studying with other people.
8. I like to draw or use diagrams when I learn. 1 2 3 4 5
9. I am comfortable at times when those around
me 1 2 3 4 5
say it's too warm.
10. I like my family or friends to know that I do a
1 2 3 4 5
good job at work.
11. I enjoy learning new things about my work. 1 2 3 4 5
12. It's difficult for me to concentrate when I am
1 2 3 4 5
cold.
13. Noise and background conversations and/or
music really bother me when I have to concen- 1 2 3 4 5
trate.
14. I work or study well in the afternoon. 1 2 3 4 5
15. I prefer to work or study alone. 1 2 3 4 5
16. I have trouble studying when I sit on a soft
1 2 3 4 5
chair or couch or lie on the floor.
17. When I work, I like to turn on all the lights. 1 2 3 4 5
18. I like my instructors or supervisors to recognize
my efforts.
1 2 3 4 5
19. I learn well by trying to do things myself, with
my own hands.
1 2 3 4 5
20. I concentrate best when I am sitting up at a desk. 1 2 3 4 5
21. I would rather be warm than cold. 1 2 3 4 5
22. I prefer working in bright light. 1 2 3 4 5
23. The things that I remember best are the things that
I hear.
1 2 3 4 5
24. I learn best by doing on the job. 1 2 3 4 5
25. I get a lot of satisfaction from doing the best I can. 1 2 3 4 5
26. I work better when I know my work will be
checked.
1 2 3 4 5
27. I learn well by seeing how to do something.
(For example, looking at a diagram or picture, 1 2 3 4 5
or watching someone else do it.)
28. I get less done when I work together with
someone else.
1 2 3 4 5
29. I work or study well in the morning. 1 2 3 4 5
30. I find it difficult to block out noise when I am
trying to work.
1 2 3 4 5

Reprinted from HRD Press

Once you have completed the Learning Preference Inventory, go to the Inventory Score
Sheet to determine your learning preferences.
 Learning Preference Inventory Score Sheet
(reprinted from HRD Press)

Instructions: You will need to print out a copy of this Score Sheet. Take your scores
from
the Learning Preference Inventory and enter each item score where
indicated on this score sheet. Add up the item scores under each category
to get an index of your learning preferences.

Physical Preferences: Learning Setting

Noise Level Item # Score

4 ________
13 ________
30 ________

Total Score ________

* Total Scores of 10 or more indicate that noises bother you when you are trying to learn.

* Total Scores of 9 or less indicate that noises do not bother you when you are trying to learn.

Lighting Item # Score

1 ________
17 ________
22 ________

Total Score ________

* Total Scores of 10 or more indicate that you prefer to learn in bright lighting.

* Total Scores of 9 or less indicate that noises do not prefer to learn in bright lighting.

Temperature Item # Score

9 ________
12 ________
21 ________

Total Score ________

* Total Scores of 10 or more indicate that you prefer to learn in warmer temperatures.

* Total Scores of 9 or less indicate that noises do not prefer to learn in cooler temperatures.

Structure Item # Score

3 ________
16 ________
20 ________

Total Score ________

* Total Scores of 10 or more indicate that you prefer a formal learning setting.

* Total Scores of 9 or less indicate that you prefer an informal learning setting.

Time of Day Item # Score

Morning Score 29 ________

Afternoon Score 14 ________
Evening Score 26 ________

Total Score ________

* Total Scores of 4 or 5 indicate a preference for learning at that time of day.

* You may have more than one time preference for learning, or time may not make a
difference to you.

Emotional Preferences: Social Needs

Alone/With Others Item # Score

7 ________
15 ________
28 ________

Total Score ________

* Total Scores of 10 or more indicate that you prefer to learn alone.

* Total Scores of 9 or less indicate that you prefer to learn with other people.
Emotional Preferences: Motivation

Extrinsic Motivation Item # Score

10 ________
18 ________
26 ________

Total Score ________

* Total Scores of 10 or more indicate that external reinforcements may be important to you.

* Total Scores of 9 or less indicate that external reinforcements may not be very imporant to
you.

Intrinsic Motivation Item # Score

5 ________
11 ________
25 ________

Total Score ________

* Total Scores of 10 or more indicate that you seem to be self-motivated.

* Total Scores of 9 or less indicate that you may not be self-motivated.

Intellectual Preferences: Learning Styles

Auditory Learning Item # Score

2 ________
23 ________

Auditory Score ________

Visual Learning Item # Score

8 ________
27 ________

Visual Score ________

Kinesthetic Item # Score

Learning 19 ________
24 ________

Total Score ________

* In each area (auditory, visual, kinesthetic), total scores of 7 or more indicate a
preference for that type of learning.
* You may prefer more than one type of learning, or types of learning may not make a
difference
to you.

Reprinted from HRD Press

This learning preference inventory score sheet is designed to provide you insight(s)
in to your learning preferences. Use the information contained in this instrument to
select, refine or improve learning environment(s) that best meet(s) your personal
needs and preferences.