What’s Your Learning Style? [QUIZ]
We all process information in a different way, find out what makes your brain tick by discovering what learning style suits you.
May 15, 2015
Not everyone is built to sit at a desk for hours on end and simply listen. Learning styles vary from person to person; in the 1970s there was a boom in research behind how people best acquire and retain knowledge. Schools were the testing grounds for implementing and experimenting with different ways to teach and present materials to students. The field of study is vast, and while there isn’t one single and conclusive learning style theory, there are some overlapping themes that address the diversity of how people learn. This quiz is based on a dominant learning style theory that just may shed some light on your style of learning, providing insight into how you process information and what makes your brain tick.
When you are on an airplane, what puts you at ease? Watching a movie listening to a podcast jamming to your favorite tunes getting up and roaming the plane
You're out shopping for clothes and you're in line to pay. What are you most likely to do while waiting? Check out the clothes in the racks close by to you Strike up a conversation with the person next to you Get fidgety and move back and forth Concentrate on the music playing the background
When you see the word “dog” what do you do first? Picture a dog in your head Say the word to yourself Think of how a dog barks Remember the last time you were with a dog
What is your go-to method for unwinding after a long day? Going for a run or to an exercise class Catching up on your Netflix for a night of TV Meeting up with a close friend Putting on your favorite album
Which of these famous people would you most like to meet? William Shakespeare Elvis Presley Marilyn Monroe Michael Jordan
When you are trying to focus, which of these things makes it harder to concentrate? Background noises Hearing people speak Uncomfortable chair People walking past you
What board game do you most enjoy playing? Operation Scrabble Pictionary Clue
RESULTS You are a VISUAL learner Seeing is believing for you, and pictures and images better solidify your absorption of new knowledge and facts. You enjoy reading great books, pay attention to detail and have an acute awareness of colors and shapes. Infographics were made for you! Combining illustrations with facts is right up your alley; check out 6 easy ways to make your grandparents smile: https://www.goodnet.org/articles/6-ways-to-make-your-grandparents-happy-infographic
You are an AUDITORY learner Sounds and music are what triggers your learning muscles. You best acquire knowledge by hearing and speaking. Auditory learners have a tendency to talk more than the average person, are quite social and love hearing stories and jokes. Since you are a singing and humming type, discover what your inspirational theme song is right here:https://www.goodnet.org/articles/whats-your-inspirational-theme-song-quiz
You are a VERBAL learner Words are your bread and butter and you soak up new information by reading books, taking notes and making lists. You are known for your fast reading skills and excel at writing. You love diving into books and getting lost in them. This list of 10 life-changing books will spark the avid reader in you: https://www.goodnet.org/articles/10-lifechanging-books-that-will-stay-you-forever
You are a PHYSICAL learner Sitting still is not your bag, you excel when you can use your body, hands and sense of touch. Also known as a kinesthetic learning style, you need to move around and handle physical objects. You are quite active and gravitate towards athletics and the performing arts. Since you are so hands on, you prefer trying new skills for yourself rather than receiving a demonstration or being given directions. Get your hands busy with some great DIY projects that benefit the environment: https://www.goodnet.org/articles/5-homemade-green-projects-that-are-kind-to-environment-list