Learning Styles by Citizens of Hope

CitizensTESOL — 2020-06-23 19:49:04 UTC

This preference includes the depiction of information in maps, spider diagrams, charts, graphs, flow charts, labelled diagrams, and all the symbolic arrows, circles, hierarchies and other devices, that people use to represent what could have been presented in words.

CitizensTESOL — 2020-06-23 19:49:30 UTC

This perceptual mode describes a preference for information that is “heard or spoken.” Learners who have this as their main preference report that they learn best from lectures, group discussion, radio, email, using mobile phones, speaking, web-chat and talking things through.

CitizensTESOL — 2020-06-23 19:51:01 UTC

This preference emphasizes text-based input and output – reading and writing in all its forms but especially manuals, reports, essays and assignments. People who prefer this modality are often addicted to PowerPoint, the Internet, lists, diaries, dictionaries, thesauri, quotations and words, words, words…

CitizensTESOL — 2020-06-23 19:51:53 UTC

This mode includes demonstrations, simulations, videos and movies of “real” things, as well as case studies, practice and applications. The key is the reality or concrete nature of the example. If it can be grasped, held, tasted, or felt it will probably be included. People with this as a strong preference learn from the experience of doing something and they value their own background of experiences and less so, the experiences of others.

CitizensTESOL — 2020-06-23 19:53:48 UTC

VARK Type 1:
There are those who are flexible in their communication preferences and who switch from mode to mode depending on what they are working with. They are context specific. They choose a single mode to suit the occasion or situation. If they have to deal with legalities they will apply their Read/write preference. If they are to watch the demonstration of a technique they will be expressing their Kinesthetic preference.

VARK Type 2:
There are others who are not satisfied until they have had input (or output) in all of their preferred modes. They take longer to gather information from each mode and, as a result, they often have a deeper and broader understanding. They may be seen as procrastinators or slow-deliverers but some may be merely gathering all the information before acting – and their decision making and learning may be better because of that breadth of understanding.

cortniebrooks — 2020-06-23 20:01:01 UTC

My Score for VARK was:

Visual 6
Aural/Auditory 5
Read/Write 12
Kinesthetic 7

It was no surprise to me because I love reading and find myself most engaged in class through books, academic papers, and articles.

For those with this modality, I think the tip that I would give would be: Find a quieter space to review what has been handed out by the teacher. Highlight important information in the article to find easily in the future, and make notes in the margins to help filter understanding after reading materials to link other ideas from other readings.

I have added a link to a Youtube video for some study tips for improving reading comprehension :)

eliseperez — 2020-06-26 07:36:43 UTC

My VARK score was:

Visual 3
Aural 12
Read/Write 10
Kinesthetic 6

I am definitely an aural/auditory learner who needs to verbally process while learning to fully understand what is being taught.

The tip I would give to someone who has this modality would be:
Find a friend! Have someone you can discuss the class material and talk through assignments with. If you're struggling with your comprehension, look for other resources such as TedTalks or Podcast that have discussions related to what you are learning.

lindsaymlaidlaw — 2020-07-01 13:17:44 UTC

My VARK score is:

Visual 9
Aural 8
Read/Write 3
Kinesthetic 10

I am a Kinesthetic learner who often needs to experience something myself to fully understand it.

The tip I would give for Kinethetic learners is:
When in a situation that requires you to stay in one seat and listen, find a way to keep your mind focused by moving. For example, I've often had a ball of playdough in my hand during a lecture or other times I'll stand at the back of the room. These sometimes can be perceived as not paying attention so it's important to ask your teacher/lecturer, letting them know that this is helping your focus.

This website has some great tips/ideas for Kinesthetic learners.

My VARK score was

santosabel2 — 2020-07-01 23:10:10 UTC

Visual 3
Aural 10
Read / Write 3
Kinesthtetic 11

Kinesthtetic learners do best when they have a hands-on approach to learning.

7 Unique Study Tips for Kinesthetic Learners

1. Move Around When You Study
2. Study in Groups!
3. Turn Learning into a Game
4. Learn by Doing
5. Create the Right Ambience to Help You Study
6. Work Hard, Play Hard
7. Make Note-Taking Engaging by Drawing Them

rclavagnier — 2020-07-02 23:53:11 UTC

My VARK score was:

Visual 6
Aural 12
Read/Write 1
Kinesthetic 8

I am definitely an aural learner, and NEED to be able to verbally process/ discuss all the options before I feel I have fully grasped a concept.

A tip I would use for someone with this modality would be: Talk it out. Find a friend, or study buddy that you can process the material with. Ask questions, use word association. Watch videos/ podcasts for extra support, and even talk out loud to yourself through situations and material you might not be grasping.

Vark Multi-Modal Type 1:

graemephenderson — 2020-07-03 17:50:58 UTC

- Visual 13
- Aural 10
- Read/Write 3
- Kinesthetic 13

I'm definitely in this bubble. I definitely change how I operate depending on the environment/learning context around me. If I'm learning something that requires application - let's go do it! If I'm learning theory or expression - let's map it out!

Tips:
- Many people have a preferred learning style that works best for them, and learn best by sticking to that, so don't assume everyone's learning style is as "fluid" as your preferred learning style.
- Ask questions
- Try different things - if you aren't picking up something one way, try approaching it a different way.
- Be creative! You might be able to approach assignments from new angles by combining learning styles to create something that might be fun and new!

joybielenberg — 2020-07-03 21:33:53 UTC

My score for VARK was:
Visual 7
Aurel 6
Read/Write 8
Kinesthetic 11

I have taken various learning style tests over the years; this one is new to me. I taught biology through demonstrations and experiments: very kinesthetic way of teaching. I always considered myself to be stronger in the read/write. However, being retired for a long time now, I rely more and more on computer for videos on how to do things.
My tip for kinesthetic language learners is to fully engage in any simulations in class, for example, learning how to order a meal in a restaurant or learning how to ask directions and then trying to follow them. https://www.weareteachers.com/kinesthetic-reading-activities/

VARK Multi-Modal Type 2:

gwpurtee — 2020-07-04 23:30:44 UTC

My VARK score was:

Visual 8
Aural 8
Read/Write 9
Kinesthetic 10

I feel encouraged and empowered by my VARK results. I have been labeled as a procrastinator or slow-learner, but now I see that I may have been just taking time to gather all the information before acting. I’m realizing that my decision making and learning may be better because of that breadth of understanding.

For those with this modality, extra time and options for learning must be given. It takes extra patience and creativity as a teacher to help meet their needs. They tend to over analyze a situation so they may need to be encouraged/challenged to move-on or not get stuck if they don’t have all the information they think they need to make a decision and that it is okay to make a mistake.

kinesthetic learner!

joeljmart19 — 2020-07-06 04:42:03 UTC

My score:

Visual 7
Aural 7
Read/Write 3
Kinesthetic 13

OH this is me 100%! If someone is trying to show me how to do something, I have to use my own to hands!

Not only does this video provide tips but if you're like me it helps you understand why we fidget a lot during class!

For my fellow MM friends...

CitizensTESOL — 2020-07-06 06:37:09 UTC

This is an inspiring lecture on finding the optimum balance between productivity and procrastination. It's encouraged and helped me a lot.

Enjoy, and keep on exploring...
-Andy

Aural/Audio-Kinesthetic

ashlynvice — 2020-07-07 02:05:17 UTC

My VARK score is:
- Visual: 4
-Aural: 12
-Read/Write: 5
-Kinesthetic: 14

This score fascinates me because the more I read about it, the more I am convinced it is quite accurate- however I didn't expect it! As a law student and writer I definitely expected to be a read/write learner, but taking a step back I see that, for me to actually grasp and understand written concepts, I am constantly checking them against real-world examples and experiences in my mind. I often skip straight to a case study/example in a textbook before reading through a chapter. A map means absolutely nothing to me if I haven't been to any of the places on the map! (or if siri isn't talking to me... which leads me to my next point) As an aural learner I find it incredibly helpful to discuss concepts with people-even if they don't have the answers, things begin to make sense to me when I talk about them.

One tip for teaching students with the aural-learning modality would be providing opportunities for group discussion and question time. Record the lecture, be articulate in your audio presentation of the content as much as you care about your PP presentation :) Case studies, case studies and more case studies/examples are also the best for K learners. For language learning- putting words together into a discussion role play would be helpful to see how the words can be used in real conversation.

This video has some ideas for aural learners: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q-xFvLRludE

heidiramos — 2020-07-09 02:22:09 UTC

MyVARK score is:
- Visual: 6
- Aural: 10
- Read/Write:15
- Kinesthetic:14 I’m surprised by my results; I’ve learned about differentlearning styles before and never thought I was a kinesthetic learner. Goingthrough school it was difficult for me to feel like I grasped my teachers’ lessonsand always felt a little slow. My teachers would see my frustrations and try tofigure out what my learning style was, but it would be a hit or miss. Now, thatI have taken this test it just encourages me to know that I learn in different ways,and it also makes me appreciate my teachers who didn’t just let me slip throughthe cracks. The VARK test helped me understand myself better, as well as,keeping an eye out for my students who seem like they are “behind” the rest ofthe class. Tips I would give to teachers with Multimodal students wouldbe to be creative, patient, and ask questions. I would say that many students donot know how they learn and as a teacher you can create different lessons foryour students to see how they learn best. Asking questions during and after classabout the lesson can allow students to share what worked and didn’t work. By askingquestions and being creative with lessons, I believe students will feel seenand encouraged by their teachers.

Tom

tomwrowland — 2020-07-09 19:51:26 UTC

Visual 2
Aural 4
Read/Write 3
Kinesthetic 13

Kinesthetic blew all the other options away. I have always been the one to learn something new through video then trying it myself. Every new thing I do I try to find good youtube videos on.
A learner like myself most definitely needs examples. We need to see someone doing it then given the opportunity to follow along. Video has always been the best medium for me.
the three best strategies to use when teaching a kinesthetic learner are:

1. Movement

2. Story

3. Visuals
source https://child1st.com/blogs/resources/113159303-teaching-strategies-that-meet-the-needs-of-kinesthetic-learners

Kinesthetic learner!

isophorn123 — 2020-07-10 02:13:14 UTC

My core
Visual 2
Aural 4
Read/writhe 4
Kinesthetic 6
Yes 100% true I have hard time concentrate, and writing help me to focus on what I’m learning. and i move a lot.

Activity or do somethings help them to experience the real thing and stay focus.

Kinesthetic Kami!

kamihallquist — 2020-07-13 03:27:45 UTC

My Vark results were
Visual: 5
Aural: 10
Read/Write: 6
Kinesthetic: 15

I was a bit surprised by my scores actually because I had assumed Visual would be my second highest score (I knew I would score the highest for Kinesthetic). It always helps me to see things instead of someone just describing something, unless they are very elaborate in their description and I can visualize and imagine myself physically there (if given directions for example).

In High School, I learned American Sign Language for a year and it came very natural to me as the application was movement and in a sense "performing" the language instead of only speaking it.

I think incorporating movements, like hand gestures or even walking or stretching while trying to learning something is very helpful as my brain makes connections that way. I would want to incorporate movement in my classes as much as possible while still using visual and auditory devises as well.

A simple example: Have students act our new action word vocabulary.

mandiecape — 2020-07-17 22:30:39 UTC

My score for VARK was:

Visual 4
Aural 8
Read/Write 4
Kinesthetic 12

I was pretty surprised that I am mostly Kinesthetic, but I guess in hindsight it makes sense to me now. I am always more satisfied when I "just get to do it."

For those with this modality, I think the best tip I can give is just get out of your students way.. don't make them wait too long to try it but if they seem uneasy them come to their aid.

fernandomolinas90 — 2020-07-19 12:36:55 UTC

My Vark score was:
Visual: 6
Aural: 13
Read/write: 9
Kinesthetic: 11

I would say I'm auditive, but highly kinesthetic as well... Lately I've been doing a lot of read/write... But I'm not good with only watching at things as the chart perfectly describes... In another words I only watch maybe one movie a year...

A tip for this type of learner would be to have a lot of audiobooks, and go for walking or cycling and then have a podcast application to repeat what you have learned...

When you are in a classroom... Don't be afraid to ask questions, or repeat to the teacher what you think you've learned.

You can use Audible for audiobooks, and Anchor for podcasts!

My VARK Scores are:

nawjael — 2020-07-19 20:13:11 UTC

Visual: 9
Aural: 11
Read/Write: 8
Kinesthetic: 16

The website said I am a mild Kinesthetic ;-)
I also personally think I learn well through Flow charts, spider diagram, both visually when I am taught and I, myself, draw them out when I learnt or teach.

For Kinesthetic itself, a skit/ a setting is always great, depending on a theme being taught;
if the lesson of the day is about ordering food in restaurant setting up a scene where students can play roles or taking orders and ordering different food in the language or vocab that are presented/taught to them at the earlier part of the class.

nawjael — 2020-07-19 20:20:57 UTC

(I am commenting here as there's no one in this category yet, and I believe I learnt well visually to some extent until where the diagrams or maps I see get too complicated LOL.)

I appreciate when the teacher explain the content in the way they are break down into different ideas and visual signs and arrows to clarify.

I, myself, would do them as I study for myself, esp.with chunky passage; taking out the main idea and seeing how they connect to the rest of the content or how it's flow into other ideas, help me remember the content. I did those for some of my teaching as well, like with spider diagram, I would present the topic/Main idea of the content and then have different parts of contents/idea connected to as the legs and show how they support the titile or main idea. etc

Eli

elizandrah — 2020-07-22 04:43:52 UTC

My VARK score is:

Visual 10
Aural 2
Read/Write 11
Kinesthetic 10

I am also really glad I took this test. I believe I'm a VARK type 1, I can learn very well through reading/writing and visual as well. It really surprised me how high of a kinesthetic I am. I just came to the realisation I use a lot of kinesthetic techniques on my teachings, I just had no clue I probably used those because it is one of the ways my brain learns. But I can totally learn with only reading, only visual explanations, or only the kinesthetic way. Just have incredible difficulties in learning only the aural way, I simply can't pay attention, especially when speaking in a second language (English or Khmer).

I have a question. Does any of you also have difficulty in learning something when you learn in your second language? Or is it only me?

My score for VARK was

cheachiva — 2020-07-22 09:05:38 UTC

Vidal 2
Aural 16
Read/Write 0
Kinesthetic 12
I would say I am a Aural learner but I think I'm more like a Kinesthetic.

I can't just sitting in the class and learn. I prefer some action or game. I like to play soccer and spike ball. Sometimes I can fall asleep during class but I can still listening to the teacher.
I tip would be they should have someone can discuss one on one or a discussion group and talk about their experiences do activities go outside classroom (Touring) Play some sports or games.

VARK Type 1:

sydelevenfour — 2020-08-07 02:43:53 UTC

My scores were
-Visual (4)
-Aural (10)
-Read/Write (1)
-Kinesthetic (11)
In most cases, I prefer demonstrations or more of a “hands-on” teaching style when learning new information. But I also lean heavily toward auditory learning. I think I perform my best when I put the two together by asking questions and having group discussions after/during a demonstration.

For those who are also Type 1 in the Multi-modal, I would say to experiment a little bit in order to keep things interesting and find your comfort spot. Find a quiet (or chaotic if you’re accustomed to studying in loud places) place to think and keep an open mind. Honing in on one modality might not be enough, so be open to using two or even three in order to find which preference best helps you absorb that specific material. It’s okay to combine more than one!

Vark type 1

johannakennedy — 2020-08-13 00:34:33 UTC

Visual 5
Aural 12
Read/write 7
Kinesthetic 9

I can see these scores reflected in the way I retain information. For the most part, I can adapt to the style of learning that is offered so that I can learn what I need to learn.

It's so helpful when teaching to present the material in as many modalities as possible-verbally, with graphics, with activity, in discussion form, and with written information.

VARK Type 1

PriLandim — 2020-08-17 15:09:17 UTC

Visiual: 5
Aural: 14
Read/Write: 12
Kinesthetic: 12

I can easily be a MM Type 2 due to my analytical personality, that's why in my childhood I was labeled as a slug person. But I found myself nowadays being more practical, for time sake, so now I'm more like a MM type 1.

My tip is to, not only teach the subjects in your classroom in a multimodal way to comprise all the learning styles, but also use multimodal tests to evaluate your students. As much as possible, let the students choose from a variety of assignments what is the best way for them to give you feedback from what they have learnt.

I like this video's tips on brain based learning, it shows good strategies that are perfectly applicable for multi-modal learning students.

Definitely a Do'er

awisse25 — 2020-08-19 07:20:24 UTC

· Visual 5

· Aural 2

· Read/Write 1

· Kinesthetic 13

I learn from by doing things, not so much by hearing or seeing others do it themselves. If I make a mistake, I try to learn from my mistakes.

A tip I would give to a student with this learning style: Go for it, try your best but please ask for help if you run into unsolveable problems!

Multimodal (ARK)

jessica_havens — 2020-12-21 06:18:06 UTC

My scores were:
Visual: 4
Aural: 10
Read-write: 8
Kinesthetic: 8

The amount of influence from auditory learning definitely surprised me! I'm not a podcast person who someone who can listen to a whole concert when there is no text in front of me at all, so I guess that is where the read-write side and kinesthetic side come in haha :)

My advice for multimodal learners would be to create tasks where the student *teaches* Here, they must understand the content enough, but have freedom to explore the modes of communication and learning that work best for them. Like how each teacher's style is different, I think that having students realize this as they teach could be a confidence booster for them!

This website describes the strategies very well: https://academics.uafs.edu/academic-success/visual-learning-strategies

maryred — 2021-06-17 13:41:00 UTC

My Score for VARK was:
- Visual 2
- Aural 1
- Read/Write 5
- Kinesthetic 8

This was so funny to me because the name alliteration I chose for this course was "Movement Mary". I have always enjoyed sign, dance, and movement - during the day I prefer to be on my feet walking around over sitting. However, I tend to prefer the sharing of experiences of myself and others over experimenting with objects and projects. It's interesting to me that experiences are high in priority for the Kinesthetic person because going through an experience together (like a class group) and sharing experiences to help understand each other are what I find very valuable.

I believe it's helpful for those with this modality, especially with an emphasis on experiences, to find others who can value shared stories with them and also to view shared experiences as learning opportunities, whether they turn out as planned or not.

As a teacher I hope to make time for two things for the kinesthetic learners
1) sharing experiences, both verbally through storytelling and to have new experiences with each other in class
2) incorporate movement into the schedule, especially at the beginning, during transitions, and at the end of each day, whether distance learning or learning in person

My VARK Score is:

barbarapinkley — 2021-06-28 17:30:47 UTC

Visual: 6
Aural: 6
Read/write: 7
Kinesthetic: 12
I am not surprised that I learn best from seeing and doing something.
This is especially important if I have to do an ACTION activity. Some of my favorite classes with nursing students was giving them creative simulated activities, role plays and sharing examples of real-life experiences to be prepared to know what to do when doing the "real" thing. However, I think my kinesthetic learning mode also combines with my read/write mode since I have no problem simply reading and studying by myself for long periods of time. Because VARK strongly scored me as kinesthetic, here are tips for teaching this type of learner.

I would want to use some of the following tips to be able to help kinesthetic learners with emphasis on thinking of ways to give them a chance to DO the activity so that they can experience it for themselves. Also giving variety to topics or activities, even after a break, will allow their minds to keep stimulated and help them to have fun learning.

Multimodal ARK

annaostland — 2021-06-28 18:53:08 UTC

This was my score:
V: 1
A: 14
R: 7
K: 11

Thinking through everything and watching the videos, I could definitely see myself in the auditory and kinesthetic learners. I usually switch depending on the thing I am learning and who I am learning from.
My tip would be to make sure that when you are learning to make it personal. Draw when you need to draw, read and reread, takes notes, and read notes aloud, whatever works!
Here is a pretty good video link
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FFGfcxf7yxs

VARK Score for Juanita

jkajperson — 2021-06-29 21:57:37 UTC

VARK Multimodal TYPE 2
*Visual 14
*Aural 7
* Read/Write 16
* Kinesthetic 15
I always disliked school because it was hard work for me yet became a teacher! It is necessary for me to Read/Write, Visualize, Organize, and Experience to learn.
Through the years some of the tips I have learned is it will take this learning style a lot of process time. For me once I have had the process time then I need to verbally process.
The negative voice that many multimodal learners need to ignore is' you're not on the same page as everyone else'. We need to be ok with that.. Often multimodal learners are seeing pieces to the skill or problem that will help others. It can be easy to give up but persevering brings success.
It is important to note that even after we have assured that our students know and use their learning style progress is not a given. Each student needs to have time to study, use materials from class, and be motivated to learn for progress to happen.

Tara C. VARK Results

PetrovaFossil — 2021-07-05 21:18:02 UTC

My VARK score was as follows:
Visual: 3

Aural/Auditory: 4

Read/Write: 6

Kinesthetic: 13

These results do not resonate with me. I think that considering a "visual" learner without considering photos and videos to be part of a visual profile doesn't really seem to make a lot of sense to me. I think that I am primarily a visual learner, who learns best from photos and videos that are paired with explanations and written text. I do like to move around when I study. One example is doing memory games with Chinese flashcards while sitting on the floor, playing against myself. Here is a link with information from Dr. Erica Warren, she specializes in a multi-sensory approach. My tip is to write words on a whiteboard, when classes are not there, to practice, while saying the words to yourself.

Tara C.

Here is a link to some graphic organizers, if anyone is interested.

PetrovaFossil — 2021-07-05 21:28:41 UTC

Tara C.

zulywmusic — 2021-07-06 10:38:36 UTC

My VARK Scored is:
- Visual 2

- Aural 13

- Read/Write 2

- Kinesthetic 7

It was not a surprise to me that I am a “Strong Aural” learning person, because I have a hard time to get a big picture of something that I am just reading about. (Especially if it is reading for a long time).

For someone that use this learning style, this could be helpful:

- Record the lectures or the teacher when they are teaching. In this way, you can always go back to it. Especially when you are learning for an exam.

-Listen to your “voices” and write down what you hear, when you speak it out.

Here a link to a YouTube video for some study tips for the aural learner:

Vark Multimodal

bobbigreen — 2021-07-06 19:02:56 UTC

Visual- 0%

Auditory - 15%

Read- 23%

Kinesthetic - 23%

Multimodal - 38%

I was surprised I scored 0% for visual since I learn from all four with computer being my least way of learning online. I like to be able interact in a live classroom with other students and having the ability to ask questions.

My tip for this type learner is to encourage two way communication in giving students freedom to express their understanding through guided activities, group projects, reflection exercises, presentations and tests.

https://youtu.be/OUZLhiOfA54

Vark

miarottier9 — 2021-07-12 23:41:12 UTC

My Score for VARK was:

Visual 13
Aural/Auditory 12
Read/Write 11
Kinesthetic 12

I scored as a Mutli-modal learner which didn't really surprise me because based on the context I like to learn in different ways.

A tip that I read about was how in a given lesson to try to incorporate as many different learning styles ass possible which is not only helpful for a multi-modal learner but you can then connect with your other students' learning styles also.

Here is an short article about it.

VARK Score

emailamandapoil — 2021-07-19 08:20:39 UTC

My score was:

Visual 0
Aural 5
Read/Write 16
Kinesthetic 12

Not too surprised to see this score. I do enjoy reading and when taking notes find I organize in bullet points, headings/ sub headings. I also engage with Kinesthetic hands on/visual or demonstration type learning.

Multimodal (AK)

katethegreatkondor — 2021-07-30 07:59:30 UTC

Visual 3
Aural 14
Read/Write 4
Kinesthetic 14

Scoring as a multimodal did surprise me a bit, but then again I do like different ways of learning. After understanding this, my previous learning experience made a LOT more sense!

I am a super slow reader in my native language and learning a second language I just find it so challenging to learn to read and write because I can't hear it. I speak very well a second or third language even because I have to practice and use it! This makes so much more sense now!

My tip: take advantage of this skill as it is helpful for learning how to practically use language. Stretch yourself and be brave to practice verbally, immerse yourself in the language. You might surprise yourself how much you learn this way! Set up coffee dates with native speakers and enjoy stumbling through what you know and asking questions!

Emily Rottier

emilymolvik — 2021-08-25 12:51:29 UTC

My preferred learning style was multimodal which surprised me a little bit. I always have assumed that I was a solid Kinaesthetic learner. But after taking the test and reading some of the examples I feel I understand so much more about why I always thought I was such a slow learner! Turns out I need to interact with a topic in many ways before I have complete understanding.

My results were
Visual 9
Aural 11
Read/Write 1
Kinaesthetic 12

After reading a bit about multimodal learners, a few tips that stood out to me were,
1- Just because one thing worked one time doesn't mean it will work again! Multimodal learners may need to interact with new material in different ways depending on what that material is. There's no cookie cutter students which means that theres no cookie cutter teacher style either. So it's important to incorporate all 4 styles within one lesson.
2- A higher number of students will be multimodal learners, so if you recognise that your lesson is predominately power point or visual aids, think about how you can add all modes of learning within that presentation platform.

This was a fun quick video that highlighted how to cohesively mesh the styles of learning within a presentation without making it too hectic or more difficult to understand. I loved their stop sign example! A symbol we would all recognise even if certain elements of it were missing ie- colour, different language, lighting.

gracenicole725 — 2021-09-02 03:13:34 UTC

My VARK results:
Visual 8
Aural 14
Read/Write 12
Kinesthetic 14

One learning tip I’d give someone in this category is to be okay with not “getting it” the same way others do, or at the same speed. Let yourself have a widespread of options with the same goal of understanding at the end. Also, for sake of being efficient (it can be time consuming to approach everything from every angle), practice pinpointing the “need to know’s”. Otherwise you may get stuck on the first point because of how in depth you went and then end up not having time to finish.

emhunderman — 2021-10-07 19:08:30 UTC

My score is:
Visual 2
Aural 6
Read/Write 6
Kinesthetic 11

I often find myself struggling to remember things that I read, listened to, or was tested on in school because nothing ever felt 'real.' I find that the best method for me to learn is to connect things with reality. So, if I am learning about something that feels hard to connect with reality (like history) I write out timelines and "mind maps" for things to help connect them with the world as I know it. A mind map starts with one word/phrase/idea in the middle of the paper and ends with many arrows that connect it to other ideas/things. Making these has helped my learning/processing immensely and I totally recommend them for any student/teacher, they are super easy and helpful!

My VARK Score

mirjamvanwijk — 2021-10-25 16:07:02 UTC

My VARK Score was:
- visual 5
- aural 4
- read and write 0
- kinesthetic 15

It made so much sense to know I am strongly kinesthetic. It explains so much about the way I learn, study and teach.

A tip I would give to kinesthetic learners is to just do it. When you receive any information, find someone to practice with as soon as possible. Do not hesitate, just try and learn form trial and error.

When teaching, let students be the 'teachers' by having them act as the teacher, they will gain the experience of doing, and the information is more likely to stick.

Kinaesthetic Learning (Christie Crandall)

2021-11-09 23:35:53 UTC

My highest score was in this field and it certainly aligns with how I feel I learn best.
V 2
A 12
R 6
K 14

This may be why I really enjoy real life movies more than others. It is good for these type of learners to get up and move about during their learning experience - I love that Cornie & Andy built in those reminders/rewards into this course! Well done!

Vark - Angela Rose

angelashieldsrose — 2022-02-11 18:52:50 UTC

Multimodal was my learning style.
My score:
Visual 5
Aural 7
Read/Write 1
Kinesthetic 7

I guessed I was a multimodal learner, and I was correct. I recommend that these learners use all the tips from each category to be able to learn best. An example of my learning yesterday using these strategies:

I was learning how to make empanadas, and I watched my friend make one, then I asked questions and he described the actions he was doing, then I tried myself, demonstrating my work to him and asking him to guide my clumsy fingers to crimp the edges like he did. I used visual, aural and kinesthetic strategies in order to learn a new skill.

Its important to ask questions, discuss your understanding, watch tutorials, and get kinesthetically involved in learning. Whatever works best for you, there are loads of strategies for this learner.

christopheramoreland — 2022-02-12 21:16:05 UTC

My VARK Score was:
Visual 3
Aural/Auditory 8
Read/Write 2
Kinesthetic 12

My top number was kinesthetic, but I think I'm more in the middle of those two. I found both of the strategies helpful. I know that that's somewhat more multi-modal in theory, but it's not accurate considering my read/write and visual.

The two strategies I found for kinesthetic learning most helpful are learning by trial and error and using your hands when learning. For Aural I found that having conversations with myself and explaining my thoughts to others helps me remember most.

My VARK score was:

jaelclaybaugh — 2022-02-18 01:16:25 UTC

· Visual – 7

· Aural/Auditory – 7

· Read/Write – 8

· Kinesthetic – 14

To be honest, I was kind of surprised at my VARK score. I was expecting my Read/Write score to be higher than my Kinesthetic score. But it wasn’t a complete shock either, when it comes to learning something new – if I have a choice between reading about something or watching it, I’ll choose the video almost every time.

My main tip for Kinesthetic learners would be to incorporate review games into your study routine. For me personally, it makes studying a lot less boring and more engaging. One of my favorite websites to use for this kind of studying is Quizlet which self-generates tests, flashcards, and games based off of the material your trying to learn. However, if Quizlet isn’t your thing, the attached link provides some other options for online review games :)

Multimodal

SGorrill — 2022-02-28 18:33:02 UTC

My VARK scorer was:
- Visual-13
- Aural-9
- Read/Write-6
- Kinesthetic-16

My tip would be to practice using your primary strategy but be willing to adjust and include others as well. For me, I definitely lean towards Kinesthetic but also rely heavily on Visual. Oftentimes, these are used in conjunction to gain a better picture of what is being communicated or learned. I know that I like ot be efficient and try to listen to podcasts and such but also realize that I will gain only bits and pieces from only listening and this must be accompanied by taking notes(which I am not strong in either:) or some type of visual component. Attached is an article that has served me well in trying to grow and identify my learning style.

My VARK score was

marliemichal — 2022-03-16 22:08:20 UTC

visual - 2
aural - 3
read/write - 0
kinesthetic - 12

This was no surprise for me. Before I took the test, I had the idea that I was mainly a kinesthetic learner. I love to move around and experience things for myself!

A few tips that I found that help me are...
1. standing up to study
2. listening to music to help me focus
3. teaching others what I am learning (this is harder to do unless you have someone patient enough to help you)
4. TAKE BREAKS OFTEN!! This is a big one for me so that I can stay focused on the important things.

included is a link to an article about some of the same and other tips for kinesthetic learners. ENJOY!!

Mandie Cape

mandiecape — 2022-04-04 21:18:45 UTC

I was really surprised by my results. I scored as the following:

Kinesthetic 12
Aural 11
Visual 8
Read/Write 4

For my preferred modality, I think my biggest tip would be listening to the information that I already know. I really appreciate when we pick up where my knowledge ends, rather than starting from the beginning and then I begin to lose interest.

In my research, I am seeing that a huge part of being a kinesthetic learner is that the people in this category are creative. I think that is part of why it is so hard for me to really dive into information that I already know, my brain doesn't have anywhere new to go. I think if you have to have your kinesthetic learners re-learn information, make it deeper than you normally would and make it fun so they don't get bored and check out.

Multimodal

ywamangelboston — 2022-04-06 16:26:41 UTC

Your scores were:

Visual 7
Aural 12
Read/Write 10
Kinesthetic 10

My learning preference is Multimodal and it was interesting for me to look through my learning style and I can see that it is perfectly me. I could see that based on situations and needs I change the modes of learning from kinesthetic and Aural during decision making situations, while when it comes to learning or career activities, i learn through reading and listening and visual. this really helps me not to stick onto just one mode of learning, but to be flexible according to my needs and preferences. this was really helpful and interesting to understand, my learning style better to help others.

Study tips for kinesthetics

jessycafeiteira1 — 2022-04-06 21:30:59 UTC

So I just learned that I am a kinesthetic learner and it makes so much sense!

My scores:

Visual 4
Aural 7
Read/Write 0
Kinesthetic 12

I wanted to recommend this video to all of you, kinesthetics or not, so you can understand a little more about how we learn!

What kind the learner am I?

jauritat — 2022-04-08 00:06:16 UTC

I am Mild Aural.
My Score was scores were:
.

Visual 1
Aural 7
Read/Write 4
Kinesthetic 4

I was surprised for my score, becuase I read a lot, and would like to implement what I have learned..
Activities for Students with an Auditory Learning Style (thoughtco.com)

VARK

ssvenandre — 2022-04-19 11:12:37 UTC

My VARK score was:

Visual 0
Aural 12
Read/Write 9
Kinesthetic 4

I am, according to the score, a mild Aural.

My tip for Aural learners: After you have learned/studied something new, find someone who you could share what you have just learned. It could be a friend or your spouse. By retelling and answering questions your friend is asking, you are more likely to remember what you just studied.

Priscilla Vicente

2022-05-02 09:13:46 UTC

My score was:

Visual - 8
Aural - 11
Read/Write - 8
Kinesthetic - 5

As a Aural learner I prefer to listen before reading anything. Something that I do with my students is that I always make them confortable with the sound before showing them how do we spell that word.
I also like to give them a text and a recording with the sound of this text. They practice listening first, then listening and reading along, after that I encourage them to write what they listen and then check in the text if they wrote everything correctly. This activity works well with aural and read/write learners.
And in this link you will find an app that I really like, it helps the studants with their pronunciation.

heatherfehr13 — 2022-05-04 23:07:51 UTC

My score for VARK was:
Visual-2
Auditory-9
Read/Write- 6
Kinesthetic- 11

I am a kinesthetic learner who often needs something in hand to fiddle with or be active with like a hair tie or a stress ball.

A tip of would give to someone with this learning type would be to find something to squeeze or fiddle with while listening to lectures or videos. Also, every so often take an active break and walk around a bit to refresh yourself.

In this YouTube video there are some more great tips on how to best learn and study for kinesthetic learners!

linckahre — 2022-06-15 11:41:09 UTC

My VARK score was

Visual: 1
Aural: 2
Read/Write: 0
Kinesthetic: 15

My tip would be for them try to connect what you are teaching to real life situations. Playing games or doing tasks together will help them learn.

ronnie byrley

ronniebyrley — 2022-06-22 19:35:07 UTC

my vark scores:
visual 5
Aural 12
read/write 6
kinesthetic 6

I'd say that fairly accurate. I like to talk things through to understand. Its how i understand other people best as well, just by talking with them and gaining understanding.

One tip I would say is when speaking be emphatic, use motions, different voices, tones and really try to engage with people as you talk. In communication our words have little effect if our body language doesn't match. In other words... don't be boring!

Laura Grenfell

lauramariegrenfell — 2022-07-19 00:41:36 UTC

My score:

Visual 1
Aural 2
Read/write 2
Kinesthetic 15

I was a little surprised considering how much I read but it is true, I learn best by doing.

An activity I would use in the classroom would be using their new language skills to actually complete tasks. Take surveys, make phone calls and ask questions, make inquiries online.

Multimodal Type 1

elisakimberly7 — 2022-08-16 09:10:32 UTC

Hello friends,
my VARK scores were:
Visual 9
Aural 6
Read/ Write 4
Kinesthetic 8

This explained so much to me about the way I interact with my studies. I enjoy reading deeply but to understand a scientific text I always have to map it out and draw connections. Reading or hearing "stories", how English evolved for example, has always been easy for me to remember. Just hearing how something works or reading about it won't help me half as much, as trying it and struggeling through it once or twice. I try to get an idea what to do through reading or listening and then practise, practise, practise.
This test will help me so much for future learning and understanding myself better.

Study tips:
Numbers and long papers of words, turn them into graphs, connections relationships that makes sense.
As much as possbile be hands on in your learning. Take the time to think of possible real scenarios for examples. Turn it into a story or connect it to a personal memory. Make it real as best as you can.

Kinesthetic

katrinas7 — 2022-10-03 19:58:40 UTC

I am definitely a kinesthetic learner and have known that forever! I learn best by going for it and trying whatever the new thing is. I didn't realize how low I was in visual. I always thought I was a mix of kinesthetic and visual, but turns out watching videos to learn is more kinesthetic.

My scores -
Kinesthetic - 16
Aural - 9
Read/Write - 8
Visual - 1

My tip for those learners/teachers who are kinesthetic would be to add drama/skits into your learning/teaching practice. I feel it brings so much fun to the classroom and connects the class content to movements and/or real life situations, making it easier to remember. In an English class learning food, ordering, etc., it would be fun to set up a fake restaurant and practice ordering. Practice, practice, practice! Model, model, model!

Multi-Modal VRK

kesnew3 — 2022-10-16 04:13:53 UTC

My VARK score was:

Visual 6

Aural 2

Read/Write 11

Kinesthetic 9

This was interesting to zoom in on the different learning styles. I hadn't analyzed mine before. And I consider myself very analytical! I definitely prefer to have real word examples and hands on practical methods if possible. Love paper copies vs online. I like to use colored markers and highlight text. Diagrams, charts, and maps are awesome!

Tip for Bible reading/study: I underline things that stand out in the Bible as I'm reading. I will sometimes write the verses that really speak to me in a journal. If I want to memorize them I put them on a colored index card. I have also been known to make a PowerPoint with an image overlaid with a scripture. And of course lists of scriptures on a specific topic of interest in a Word Document to print out and keep handy for review.

Attached video gives study tips for Kinesthetic learners.

My vark score

jessicaisliving — 2022-11-09 13:44:55 UTC

Visual 7
Aural 10
Read/Write 3
Kinesthetic 15

I knew instantly that I would be more Kinesthetic as I'm constantly learning things by seeing how they are done. We mostly have IKEA furniture so the wordless instructions drive me bonkers. Youtube is my go to. Always. It explains how to put the pieces together AND shows you.

However, when it comes to a traditional school setting which involves studying, reading and lectures, I've had to adapt and take on the other forms of learning.

Some tips for the kinesthetic learners when having to learn in a non kinesthetic setting:

. Use your hands when sitting in on lectures or discussions. Take notes or doodle. Anything to keep your hands busy.

. Do something practical when listening to Podcasts, recorded lectures, or audiobooks. I've learned that I can retain information easier if I can listen while cleaning, cooking, laundry etc. It's not always possible to have recordings but when they are available, it's so helpful.

. Take breaks

. Try to take what you are learning and put it to a real life situation. When it comes to language - practice ordering a drink at a coffee shop in the countries native language. Small things like this really help retain information.

The video I posted is hilarious but also so genius! I wish my math class provided kinesthetic machinery!!

Olivia Schwintek

oliviaschwin — 2022-11-26 01:27:45 UTC

My VARK scores were:
- kinesthetic: 12
- read/write: 11
- aural: 11
- visual: 6
I was surprised by these results because I have described myself as a visual learner in the past, which is actually my lowest VARK score. I now realize, based off of the VARK descriptions, that what I called visual learning is actually reading/writing. I love organizing things into categories and rewriting notes has been helpful for me as a study tool in the past.
It makes sense that I am a multi-modal learner because I also love real-world examples and learn best when I see how concepts are related to one another or play out in real life. I have more recently recognized how helpful it is for me to talk through the things I am learning with someone else, which is an auditory strategy.
Language learning in Indonesia was very engaging for me because I could write out the words, practice pronouncing them, and then use the words to communicate with locals.
My tip for multi-modal learners would be to try having a piece of paper out to jot down thoughts when you are processing something out loud with another person. Going back to notes and identifying themes/patterns can be helpful... I see this in my personal journaling as well.
I found a blog post from a homeschool mom about penpalling. I think this is a good example of multi-modal beacuse it is a reading/writing activity but also kinesthetic. Penpalling could be done via the internet too and could help students connect with people from different cultures.
Mail Monday: Language Arts through Penpalling – Treehouse Schoolhouse

The Description Nailed Me.

2022-11-30 23:03:32 UTC

V- 10
A- 14
R- 6
K- 11

I was naturally curious about all of the modalities and my scores in each. As it seemed to do with everyone, my scores initially surprised me, but two times in reading the description of an Aural learner (aloud to my wife) I laughed out loud.

One description said "likes to make witty comments." (Guilty :)
Another one said, "You will probably share these results with someone." My wife laughed and asked if it really said that.

As I read through other descriptors, I started to notice that there were traits in each that I was able to relate to in various situations. My next highest score (Kinesthetic) had elements that I probably half agreed with when reading the full description, whereas I saw a lot of attributes in myself from the Visual side of things.

Additionally, with Reading/Writing, I love doing both of those things, I just don't like doing it in all the formats they suggested on here. But I do learn from some of the suggested methods! (Additionally, I love correcting grammatical mistakes and spelling errors when I'm reading books and think of which stage in the review process a book must have been in when somebody ignored or missed the mistake! Okay, I'm a nerd...)

So, to synthesize what I'm saying, allow yourself to be guided by your findings, but don't force yourself into a box of "this is the only way I can learn." Be adaptable in your learning, even as you may have to make something a little more comprehendible.

And I don't have any articles for tips right now cause my toddler might be crawling in the toilet :)

My VARK learning style

maditdavis01 — 2023-01-18 21:08:40 UTC

My VARK test results were:

-Visual: 8
-Aural: 1
-Read/write: 9
-Kinesthetic: 13

I was surprised at my test results at first. I had grown up thinking I was a visual learner-but once I watched this video and read about the Kinesthetic strategy on the VARK website, I realized that this really did apply to me!

Strategies that I have found helpful for myself in the past are:

-Watching videos or documentaries about the topic I'm learning. For example, in my DBS I would watch The Bible Project videos on the time period we were reading about, or find images or short documentaries about the ancient ruins or people in history.

-Make small projects. In my DBS, creating my timeline on a physical piece of paper helped me retain the information far better than hearing about it in lecture.

Other ideas I researched that I'd like to try with my kinesthetic learners are:

-Dramas/plays

-Creating models/flash cards

-Working on projects with a partner

I also found this video really helpful :)))

A & K

emily1487 — 2023-01-20 16:47:20 UTC

I find that since I'm both A and K, I learn really well when I can move while listening to a lecture. I actually retain more in a lecture if I am quietly knitting. :D

treadmill

emily1487 — 2023-01-20 16:49:38 UTC

Read while walking or jogging on a treadmill and retain more information, while also staying fit! :)

Rebecca dos Santos

rebeccagc7 — 2023-02-07 18:15:36 UTC

My vark scores were:

V: 2 V: 0
A: 11 A:12
R: 4 R: 3
K: 13 K: 11

I took the test 2 times because i wanted to make sure and convince myself that the test was right and i would choose the same answers again. results are almost the same. It wasn't a real surprise but it was good to learn more about these styles. and also why I always move my feet when i'm learning.

I choose this link all though the video is kind of long 10 min, I thought the tips she gives in the video are really good.

Morgan Binfet

morganbinfet — 2023-03-07 01:24:06 UTC

My VARK score breakdown

Kinesthetic: 13
Visual: 5
Auditory/aural: 4
Read/write: 2

I’ve taken similar learning style tests before and am a strong kinesthetic or movement learner. I often am able to connect ideas in the classroom to my own experiences and have always learned the most through field trips!

My tip for learners: Find resources that are told in a first-person narrative to make them seem more real! Also, letting students research before a field trip makes the experience more exciting because then they can ask good questions and connect ideas to reality.

One of my favorite features is google arts and culture experiments! You can make a clay pot in a studio that replicates a famous ancient one!

Visual

morganbinfet — 2023-03-07 01:36:59 UTC

My second highest VARK score was in visual. My favorite example is a timeline with different icons to represent different types of historical events.

jpatnott — 2023-03-09 23:46:57 UTC

My VARK score was:
Visual 15
Aural, 9
Read/Write 15
Kinesthetic 16

In the past, I have taken many different learning style tests so I did know that I am a visual/kinesthetic learner. I was surprise how high my score was on read/write; however I have been a student in many education programs so it must be evidence that I have grown a lot in my ability to learn this way because I had to practice it during my education.

For students that score high in VRK like I did I would suggest they take initiative and explore how each learning style can be used to benefit their learning depending on the classroom situation/activity. Also I would encourage them to not remain discouraged if they seem to struggle with instructions that are only given verbally; instead take action and ask the teacher if they could give you written instructions or a diagram showing the instructions. I would also encourage them to write and imagine the words/concepts they are hearing when instructions are given verbally. This might help them take in more of what was said. I included a link that shows a video about things that can help a visual learner.

leilagolder1 — 2023-03-12 15:30:02 UTC

I am a kinesthetic learner. I have to see/hear/experience an example before I can really do it. I think having this modality works well with having ADHD because I am engaged through more than one sense.

My VARK Scores were:
Visual: 3
Aural: 1
Read/Write: 7
Kinesthetic: 15

A strategy I remember loving most when I was younger and now again in the classroom is acting things out. For me acting things out really made things memorable.
Example:
- I am trying to teach students about respect, responsibility, and kindness.
- We brainstorm ideas as a class.
- I ask students to get into small groups and make skits acting out some examples.
- Groups present and as a game, those who are watching have to guess which word they are acting out.
This would get students moving, talking, and experiencing the word I am trying to teach them about.

loraw4lker — 2023-03-16 05:02:29 UTC

My score-
Visual- 13
Aural- 7
Read/Write- 15
Kinesthetic- 12

The high score in the Kinesthetic style surprised me some but I'm also growing in my understanding of it.
I love organization and order and material that is presented in this way. Videos and podcasts are not my preferred way of learning but often helpful and necessary. My tip would be to pause them often to take good notes and process. Then, at the end, summarize or write the main takeaways. Otherwise, for read/write learners, the info just doesn't stick!

46ruths — 2023-03-22 13:35:09 UTC

My preferred learning style showed a mild tendency toward Reading/Writing. My VARK scores were:

Visual 7
Aural 9
Read/Write 11
Kinesthetic 7

In addition to the strategies already mentioned, one thing I love to do (as time allows!) to increase my learning is engaging in supplemental reading. I love the idea of integrating trade books into regular classroom curriculum. For example, right now at school we've spent the semester exploring the lives of martyrs from around the world, and asking tough questions about our own faith. To supplement the series, a small group of us started reading "Silence", by Shusaku Endo. To help round out my understanding of what I was reading in "Silence", I began reading "Silence and Beauty" by Makoto Fujimura...

This can be used in a classroom by finding nonfiction OR fiction literature (for any age group!) on culture, science, mathematics, language learning, etc. Storytelling often helps us create connections, and I think trade books are a great way to do that.

These links lead to websites that talk more about the concept:

https://www.pilinutpress.com/Articles/Teaching/UsingTradeBooksintheClassroom.html
https://www.readingrockets.org/article/developing-strategic-use-combined-text-trade-books

A video on using books in an ESL classroom (for any age group):

https://youtu.be/mBf8W5VR5qE

VARK Modalities

diegoeliasmusic — 2023-04-13 20:56:09 UTC

My scores were:
Visual 9
Aural 7
Read/Write 4
Kinesthetic 11

Some good strategies to practice with Kinesthetic learners are:
- Role-playing
- Engage in physical activities while learning
- Take notes by hand
- Use physical objects: Use physical objects to represent vocabulary words or grammar structures.

Here we have a video explaining some tips as well:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eBN_OO94uBQ

muruguluz — 2023-09-21 23:36:23 UTC

My preferred learning style according to the VARK questionnaire is Visual.

My score for each of the VARK modalities:
Visual 13
Kinesthetic 9
Aural/Auditory 5
Read/Write 4

As a visual learner I find that I can learn things better when I have a symbol/icon attached to the information I am trying to learn. Especially for new concepts I always try to scribble a simple symbol (sometimes it's a combination of symbols) of the concept and how I understand it. It's also great for memorising a list of points - just one look at the symbol and I usually remember what the point was about.

The link I attached leads to a website that has a whole lot of different icons for all sorts of words/concepts. This might be a helpful addition on work papers you are creating for your visually learning students. Or if you are artistically gifted you can also draw them yourself ;)

Morgen Layton (multimodal AK)

konawetfeet — 2023-09-22 02:36:51 UTC

My preferred learning styles according to VARK are Aural followed by Kinesthetic!

My scores:

- Visual 2

- Aural 10

- Read/write 3

- Kinesthetic 9

This means I learn best with hands on experience, hearing about real life experiences, and watching videos. I also do well listening to lectures, but also being able to ask questions and get further understanding.

Some strategies for learners who are aural and or kinesthetic include, but are not limited to: talking about notes taken during class, using all the senses when learning, practice-practice-practice, reading aloud, and getting verbal instructions.

gottasophia — 2023-09-26 19:55:49 UTC

My VARK score: MM (AK)
- V6
- A12
- R5
- K11

I have always considered myself to be a slower learner which has stunted my confidence in school and other areas of my life. As I have gotten older and realized it may have been more due to teaching styles/schooling structures I have gained a lot of confidence that I can do whatever I set my mind to. The combination of aural and kinesthetic learning definitely solidifies information in my brain much more than any other combination of learning modes. When I am actively doing something while someone is instructing me on how it is done, I am much more likely to be able to remember it in the future on my own. I would highly suggest for other learners similar to me to learn in a quiet setting where the only auditory input will be the info you are learning. I get easily distracted and quickly lose focus when there are other loud noises around me as I am watching a video or listening to a podcast. So finding a place to work that is quiet has been key to utilizing my learning preferences.

My Vark Scoring:

yazildhilpe — 2023-10-04 02:46:32 UTC

My preferred style of learning in the Kinaesthetic!

My scoring was:
Visual - 12
Aural - 10
Read/Write - 2
Kinesthetic - 16

I definitely recommend having something on hand to play with or something to do while attending class or a lecture. It’s important that it’s not something that makes noise so it doesn’t disrupt others & i liked the tip of letting the teacher know. Iv’e been in a situation where the other person thought I wasn’t paying attention so it’s good to give them a heads up!

What kind of learner am I?

heidi589 — 2023-10-06 01:47:22 UTC

My VARK Score
Visual-1
Aural-1
Read/Write-4
Kinesthetic-10

I wasn't surprised to find out that I am a kinesthetic learner. I learn best by doing something and I tend to remember things I've learned if there is a real life story or application attached to it.

My tip for students who are kinesthetic learners is to always have a pen and paper and to doodle while you are listening to a teacher. It helps to have something in your hand and the motion of doodling actually will help your brain take in the information from the teacher easier.
I also think it's important to take breaks from studying to do something active or try being active while studying if possible.

My Preferred Learning Style: Multimodal

hernandezhiromi — 2023-11-04 18:59:47 UTC

I like to learn by reading and writing but kinesthetic is a higher score by 1 point. So I scored multimodal, w:hich seems accurate. Depending on the task at hand, I employ both learning styles with corresponding strategies.

My tip for multimodals would be:

My Learning Style: multimodal

hernandezhiromi — 2023-11-04 19:22:07 UTC

It is great to have choices on how I need to learn something. Variety is the spice of life! Maybe I should call multimodal "Gangnam style!"

Multimodal Learning Style

hernandezhiromi — 2023-11-04 19:30:08 UTC

Mu scores:

Visual -4

Aural - 8

Read/Write - 15

Kinesthetic - 13

It is great to have choices depending on the learning task. I like to move, read and write, and visually create something to help me grasp a concept. I love to dance when studying something: Gangnam style! And then I like to read and write when learning. So: My tip is to be aware that one has choices and can be flexible in how to learn. Do not be tied to how you think you should learn and then feel constrained. Relax as you are learning in different ways and be comfortable in the modes you apply to learn

Vark Score & Strategies

kjgunther22_ — 2023-11-08 00:47:50 UTC

My Vark Score:

Visual 2
Aural 4
Read/Write 8
Kinesthetic 13

I am a Kinesthetic learner through and through so I prefer real hands on experience! My results surprised me a bit, only because I mistakenly mixed up being a visual learner vs a kinesthetic learner. Now I am able to understand how I can learn better!

Here's some tips I found:

1) If possible try to use a physical model, structure or visual on the concept you are trying to learn.

2) Determine some motions that help you to focus (tapping your foot, using a stress ball, doodling, fidget spinner etc.)

3) Take breaks, move around, or stand up during the lesson (with permission from the teacher, as not to be disrespectful)

source: https://www.tacomacc.edu/_attachments/academics-programs/tips_for_kinesthetic_learners.pdf

Kirsten_Duke — 2023-11-22 16:51:59 UTC

My VARK score:

Visual: 10
Aural: 5
Read/Write: 10
Kinesthetic: 10

As a multi-modal learner, I think I'm halfway between a type 1 and a type 2. I can learn through just one type of input, but I would really prefer to have multiple. That's why I love textbooks with lots of words, diagrams, and practical applications.

I think my best tip for a similar kind of learner is to take advantage of all your skills. If there is an opportunity to learn in more than one kind of mode, take it.

If you're struggling with a particular aspect in one mode, try to translate it to a different one. For example, I'm not that much of an aural learner, but if you just can't focus to read, maybe read out loud if you can't find an audiobook. Or for visual learners, make a doodle that reminds you of the main point of what you read. Or kinesthetic learners could relate what they've learned to a real-world experience. Sometimes just the effort of thinking in a different mode is enough to make it stick.

My VARK results

2024-01-23 22:26:22 UTC

Visual 4
Aural 7
Read/Write 8
Kinesthetic 7

This score seemed very on par with how I learn. I do enjoy hearing lectures and doing simulations, but most often I learn through reading articles, reports, etc...

A tip for students with this learning style is when you are in a lecture or watching a video make sure you take notes, so that you can read over and review what you saw/heard at a different time.

I've attached an article that expands on the note taking tip, as well as other strategies.

VARK !

maria_hopper — 2024-04-23 21:15:32 UTC

My preferred way of learning is Strong Kinesthetic!

The actual scores of my test are:

Visual 3
Aural 4
Read/Write 3
Kinesthetic 11

For those of us who are Kinesthetic learners, one of the best tips is to take notes with a pen or pencil. The movement of the pen or pencil can help us to remember topics better. Another tip that helps me a lot to study is working anywhere not on a desk. A lot of times I enjoy reading or studying while walking or lying on my stomach!

VARK (Lily Hipply)

2024-05-03 17:32:44 UTC

According to the VARK questionnaire I am multi-modal. My strongest two categories are auditory and kinesthetic.

My scores from the questionnaire were:

Visual: 5
Auditory: 10
Read/write: 2
Kinesthetic: 11

One way that I learn best is by being verbally taught and then putting it into action. For example, If I am learning how to read a map, I am given all the resources I need by being verbally taught. Then I use those skills and tips and put them into practice by using a map to find something.

shoafgrace — 2024-05-08 12:17:19 UTC

My VARK scores were:

-Kinesthetic 8

-Read/Write 4

-Auditory 4

-Visual 2

This was a surprise to me, I always thought I was a strong auditory learner. I'm glad I was able to take this test and learn something new about myself!

I found an interesting tip when working with kinesthetic learners on the VARK website. They encouraged using all senses throughout the lesson being taught. Now I'm sure not every lesson will cover all 5 senses but maybe two or three! Another tip that is essential when working with kinesthetic learners is hands-on activities. These learners need to feel something. When teachers present information they can give lots of examples from past learners.

My Score

parsafathi50 — 2024-07-17 16:45:47 UTC

My scores are like this:

Visual 6

Aural 15

Read/Write 5

K 15

I'd like to see people doing things and explaining things with actions rather than words and written passages.

I think the best way to become successful in this part is by doing everything and asking other people do everything instead of just reading and writing etc.

Auditory/Kinesthetic

2024-09-19 19:36:53 UTC

My VARK score was visual 5 auditory 10 read/write 7 and kinesthetic 11.

I'm not sure I agree with this, I do think I am a auditory/kinesthetic multimodal learner, but I would place auditory as the primary.

I learn best by asking lots of questions, and by repeating back the teacher's concepts back to them in a different way, and then getting confirmation. I also find it helpful to talk about it with others and get their thoughts on the subject matter, and explaining it to others helps to cement it in my own mind.

Reading/Writing

aizeleayrs — 2024-09-26 16:37:29 UTC

My score surprised me:

Visual 11
Aural 11
Read/Write 14
Kinesthetic 12

I have always considered myself a visual learner. I’m artsy, like visual representation and remember things in a visual format. The last thing I expected was Read/Write. Boring. The test screwed up. However, now that I look back on it after some digging. It makes sense. I consistently learn concepts from reading them through and rewriting; my notes are exactly like how VARK said a Read/Write learners notes would be; and I am one of those annoying people that watches movies/shows with the captions on.

I would say that I learn a concept best when I rewrite it in my own words. My suggestion for other Read/Write learners would be to rewrite the main concepts of your lesson. Summarize and articulate with your own words.

Something similar to Cornell's method of note-taking (image at top of post).

Read/Write Learning Style

lesliedrury — 2024-10-04 03:55:00 UTC

I'm definitely a reader and a writer. I'm one of those people who needs to sit down with the rules of a game and read through them step by step. My aural score was also high, so I'd probably be talking aloud through the rules as I read and explained them to others (whether they wanted to hear or not).

My scores were as follows:

Visual 2

Aural 8

Read/Write 12

Kinesthetic 5

I think a good tip for learners with this style is to take notes and then re-write them, putting things into your own words and with your own style, so that you produce something that is unique to you but contains the necessary information. Creating written work in my own voice has always been important to me and I find that I learn best when I can do this. Even better when I can then share and talk about it (that's when my aural style kicks in). I find that I frequently re-read my own writing to cement those ideas or to modify them - my own inner editor at work!

Multimodal learning style

gb36classic — 2024-10-06 00:04:18 UTC

My preferred learning style is Multimodal.

My VARK score was:

Visual 14
Aural 14
Read/Write 14
Kinesthetic 14

I tended to use a combination of the above-mentioned strategies to solve the tasks I was facing. Depending on the types and characteristics of the problems, I would learn from information provided in written guidance, meaningful conversations, clear and concise videos, together with hands-on exercise to address the issues. Because I also liked the learning process to be more efficient and effective, I would try to adopt an active approach, which is “do it, pause, reflect on it, modify, and continue.”

I have added a YouTube link for active learning strategies :)

faithyrobison — 2024-10-06 21:06:03 UTC

My VARK scores:

Visual- 10

Aural- 2

Read/Write- 2

Kinesthetic- 12

I am not surprised by the results of my test for sure! I always felt weird growing up and specifically being told I was a kinesthetic learner only. It's nice to know that you can be a little bit of everything! I don't feel like I have a specific tip or strategy to be honest. All I really want people to know is that it's okay to have multiple different ways of learning and processing things. Just do WHATEVER works for YOU!!

A and K

TimThurston — 2024-10-07 14:18:50 UTC

My VARK score was:

Visual 5

Aural 14

Read/Write 1

Kinesthetic 12

This result seems fairly accurate based on my passed learning experiences. I love listening and talking to people to gain information but also enjoy doing the activity and failing to see how it applies in real life situations. A tip that I saw that applies to both A and K is to reduce 3 pages of your notes to 1. That made total sense in my mind because I can often get overwhelmed by heavily worded notes and assignments.

2024-10-07 15:04:51 UTC

My vark score is-

• Visual 4

• Aural 13

• Read/Write 2

• Kinesthetic 15

So I'm mainly a kinesthetic learner.

For myself and others like me I would say stimulus is very much needed. Getting hands on to learn. I used to work in an airport and the first lot of training was read and write and it made no sense to me until the practical training and it all clicked into place. So with language learning for me I did better when I've had to use that language in said country because I had to order food.

VARK Results

2024-11-20 22:03:32 UTC

Multimodal (VAK)

alliejs15 — 2024-11-20 22:16:25 UTC

My highest scores were in Aural/Auditory and Kinesthetic. This does not surprise me. Here are my scores.

Visual 9
Aural 14
Read/Write 3
Kinesthetic 13

My advice for other people with these learning preferences are to try to get an audio book for your reading. This has helped me to better understand the information. If you can't find an audio book try reading the text out loud. Then for Kinesthetic, I would just say don't get discouraged if you don't understand the reading. Try it out first to really understand what you've learned.

thiagoandani — 2024-12-15 23:32:44 UTC

My Score was:

Kinesthetic 12
Aural 7
Visual 7
Read/Write 4

I really like the action, even to learn a language, having english as my third language I like to watch some fun videos, but not because of the videos, of course I am hearing the language and learning.. but for the subject that is my interess.. This test shows me areas where I can improve too, since my natural way of learn is Kinesthetic I can run the second mile to be a good reader and writer..

The plan in my class is have a lot of action, activities and group task to help people to more than study, have connections and associate the subject of the class to real life enviroment.

thiagoandani — 2024-12-15 23:36:47 UTC

My Score was:

Kinesthetic 12
Visual 8
Aural 9
Read/Wrote 3

That is very true, I really like practical things, I like to go to the field.. it is an very exciting way to truly understand and the experiences help me to keep the knowledge in my memory..

So, in my plan for teach I would find ways to let people taste, using the 5 senses and try different things related to the real life.. dramas would be amazing to have some fun and teach some concepts of english conversation.

clairebassett14 — 2025-01-27 01:11:30 UTC

My score for VARK was:

Visual 2

Aural 8

Read/Write 1

Kinesthetic 5

This did not come as a great surprise as my life has often revolved around music, especially in my education. With that being said, a tip I might give to this type of learner would be to come up with a poem or song to help you remember certain words or patterns! This is super helpful, especially for an exam when you want to remember a lot of information all at once!

The video I attached is from an older show called School House Rock! They create songs for all sorts of school subjects and they played an influential role in my education!

maureen65 — 2025-06-09 04:06:32 UTC

My VARK Score was:

Visual 7

Aural 1

Read/Write 2

Kinesthetic 13

A helpful tip for this learning style is to actually do the activity with the students before sending them off to work in groups. Someone who is a strong kinesthetic learner needs to not only observe how an activity is performed but also physically complete it themselves.

I watched this short clip a few times, but when I tried to tie the band around the cup, I forgot what to do. It wasn’t until I copied the instructor as he demonstrated it that I finally got it. Now I feel confident enough to show someone else.

https://youtube.com/shorts/fnIk0SrHFe4?si=r5ttD_U94Xa9Ix1V