1. VARK Assessment
Visual Learners
Visual learners learn best by seeing. Graphic displays such as charts, diagrams,
illustrations, handouts, and videos are all helpful learning tools for visual
learners. People who prefer this type of learning would rather see information
presented in a visual rather than in written form.
How to study as a visual learner:
 Copy down all the diagrams you can
 Get good textbooks
 Watch videos
 Use highlighters
 Use flash cards
 Replace words with symbols or initials

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Aural Learners
Aural (or auditory) learners learn best by hearing information. They tend to
get a great deal out of lectures and are good at remembering things they are
told.
How to study as an aural learner:
 Ask questions so that you can hear the answer outloud
 Use a Dictaphone—or audio players so that you can play back lecture
when studying
 Watch videos
 Use word association to better connect facts
 Repeat aloud
 Participate in discussions
 Avoid auditory distractions

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Reading and Writing Learners
Reading and writing learners prefer to take in information displayed as words.
Learning materials that are primarily text-based are strongly preferred by
these learners.
How to study as a reading and writing learner:
 Take notes. Lots of notes—Write them in your own words!
 Rewrite these notes
 Take down LOTS of notes during class
 Don’t lose handouts

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 Use bullet point lists to condense information into small, ingestible bits
 Turn diagrams and charts into words
Kinesthetic Learners
Kinesthetic (or tactile) learners learn best by touching and doing. Hands-on
experience is important to kinesthetic learners.

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How to study as a kinesthetic learner:
 Use flash cards
 Study in short blocks
 Use plenty of examples when writing study notes
 Study with other people
 Do something while you study (tap a pencil or squeeze a stress ball)
 Listen to music while studying