What Kind of Leaner Are You? - Mathematics Tutor Online

What type of Learner are you?

Please select the response that best describes you.

This assessment test helps you identify your preferred learning style among four modalities: Visual, Auditory, Reading/Writing, and Kinesthetic. By pinpointing these preferences, the test provides personalised insights into the most effective study techniques for you. Utilising these strategies can enhance your comprehension, retention, and overall academic performance.

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My friend baked a delicious cake. I would like to bake the same type of cake. I would:

Figure out what ingredients and tools I already have in my kitchen and go ahead and try and make it

Ask my friend to explain the steps to me

Note down the key cooking instructions I need to remember

Use a cookbook or recipe app to guide me

2 / 17

My friend spoke to me about a beautiful park in our area that I’ve never been to. I have to figure out how to get to the park. I would:

Read a map to help me find my way there

Note down any directions I should keep in mind

Request that my friend explain the directions to me

Figure out where the park’s location is in reference to a place I am already familiar with

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You are watching a tutorial video on assembling a piece of furniture. The video has a presenter speaking through the instructions; there are written guidelines; there are diagrams as well as a demonstration. I would learn best how to put together the furniture by:

Reading the written guidelines

Studying the diagrams

Listening to the presenter

Observing the actions

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Your friend has planned a trip for you and some other friends abroad, also having written a detailed itinerary. You are excited but wish to know more about the trip. I would:

Speak to your friend who organized the trip as well as the other friends who are going

Check the details of the attractions and what has been planned for the trip

Look at a map to see the specific locations of the trip

Review the trip’s description in the itinerary

5 / 17

When selecting a hobby or pastime, it is important that I can:

Converse and interact with people

Apply my already existing knowledge in practical activities

Engage with creative projects, artwork, or crafts

Express myself effectively through written forms

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When I am studying and learning, I:

Find it best to read guides, articles, manuals, essays, books or reports

Like to look for and recognize patterns

Want to speak through concepts

Like to understand through the use of examples and worked-through exercises

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I want to improve my physical fitness, and I am deciding between various workout routines. I would:

Review graphs displaying the number of calories burned for each workout routine

Read a comprehensive fitness guide that details the workout options

Consult a personal trainer or fitness expert to discuss the best workout routines

Evaluate examples of each workout using my fitness goals

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There is a new game app that has come out on my phone, and I want to understand how to play it. To best learn how to play, I would:

Observe others using the app before trying it myself

Have a friend give an explanation of how to play and ask for clarifications

Read the instructions provided.

Look at the diagrams in the instructions that illustrate different tactics, levels, and actions

9 / 17

I have a problem with my car's engine. I would prefer that the mechanic:

Shows me an illustration or diagram of the issue

Hands me a written document that outlines what's wrong

Verbally describes the problem in detail

Shows me the engine itself to point out the parts that are not working

10 / 17

I want to learn how to play a musical instrument. I would:

Read instructional materials that explain how to play the instrument

Follow the diagrams in a tutorial book

Speak with people who are able to play the instrument

Begin playing it and learn through practice and experimentation

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When exploring a new city, I prefer:

Audio tours or podcasts narrating the city's history and culture

Guided tours showing the historical sites and landmarks

Eye-catching architectural and artistic elements

Informative written descriptions, brochures, and travel guides

12 / 17

I want to learn about a new laptop model. I would ask for:

Examples of things the laptop can do in terms of functionality

A chance to have a conversation with someone who already owns the laptop

A written evaluation detailing the laptop's key features

Diagrams illustrating the laptop's specifications

13 / 17

I want to become more proficient in gardening. I would:

Refer to diagrams illustrating plant growth, soil composition, and garden layouts

Follow written gardening guides and instructions for different plants

Go see gardens that are thriving and struggling to learn how to enhance my gardening skills

Ask questions and have discussions with experienced gardeners about their techniques and tips.

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I prefer to learn from someone who:

Uses informative articles, books or essays

Visual aids like illustrations, graphs, tables or diagrams

Encourages interactive Q&A sessions, group debates and conversations on the topic at hand

Presents using evidence, demos, or hands-on training

15 / 17

I have completed a design project, and I would like some feedback in the form of:

Someone discussing my design choices and approach with me

Examples of design elements that could be improved/changed

Visual aids like diagrams and charts illustrating the effectiveness of my design

A written assessment of my project results

16 / 17

It is my birthday, and I want to book an event hall to hold my party. I wish to find out more about the event hall, so before booking it, I would like to:

Watch a virtual tour of the hall

Have a conversation with the manager of the events hall

See a written description of the hall and its facilities

See the floor plan of the event hall and its surroundings

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I want to build a model ship from a kit. I would learn best from:

Viewing a video of someone putting together a similar model ship

Guidance from someone experienced in model ship building

Diagrams illustrating each step of the construction

Written instructions provided in the kit

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