LEARNER SURVEY Skill: How You Learn
Directions: On a piece of paper number 1-12 (label section A), number 1-12 (labeled sectioin B), and 1-12 (labeled section C). In each section, put a check next to the number that applies to you from below. Leave the others blank.
Section A
- _____ If I need to spell a word correctly, I write it down to see if it "looks" right.
- _____ I can remember names if I see them written on name tags.
- _____ I enjoy reading books and looking at the pictures.
- _____ I would prefer to red the directions or look at the illustrations before beginning a project.
- _____ To remember what my teacher says in class, it helps me to take notes.
- _____ I usually write down all of my assignments to help me remember them.
- _____ A good way for me to practice vocabulary words would be to use flashcards.
- _____ I like my desk and locker to be organized.
- _____ I can sit still to watch TV or work on the computer for a long time.
- _____ I understand things better when I read them than when I listen to them.
- _____ I like for my folks to make a list of the chores I need to do rather than just tell me.
- _____ I can picture things easily in my mind.
TOTAL NUMBER OF CHECKS IN SECTION A _____Section B
- _____If I hear someone's name, I remember it easily.
- _____ I prefer to listen to a book on audio tape rather than read it.
- _____ I can pay attention and remember easily when my teacher reads aloud to us.
- _____ I use jingles and songs to help me memorize things.
- _____ If I were lost, I would stop and ask someone for directions rather than look at a map.
- _____ In reading, I can best remember a story if we have a class discussion about it.
- _____ I remember songs after hearing them only a couple of times.
- _____ I often read and study by repeating information aloud to myself.
- _____ I am distracted by background noise (like pencil tapping) when I am taking a test.
- _____ I like to study for tests by having someone quiz me aloud.
- _____ I like to talk and listen.
- _____ I work math story problems by talking through them aloud.
TOTAL NUMBER OF CHECKS IN SECTION B ______Section C
- _____ It is hard for me to pay attention when I must sit still for a whole class period.
- _____ I enjoy sports and being active.
- _____ I count on my fingers or with other objects when I do math problems.
- _____ My favorite classes are those where I can move around a lot.
- _____ I would almost always choose to play outside rather than sit inside and read a book or listen to tapes.
- _____ I have a hard time staying neat and organized.
- _____ I am good at skills that require precise movements like walking on a balance beam, serving a volleyball or playing ping-pong.
- _____ I prefer to learn a new activity by being shown how to do it rather than reading about it or listening to a tape about it.
- _____I would like to act out stories rather than talk about them.
- _____ I have a good sense of balance and rhythm.
- _____ I can learn new dance steps or athletic skills after only trying them a few times.
- _____ I would like to study my multiplication tables by saying them in rhythm while I jumped rope.
TOTAL NUMBER OF CHECKS IN SECTION C _____Total how many checks you have in each section and write them on the bottom of your sheet of paper after each section letter as shown below.A= B= C=
A. If your highest total is in section A, you are likely a
SEEING learner. You remember best by using your eyes.
B. If your highest total is in section B, you are likely a
HEARING learner. You remember best by using your ears.
C. If your highest total is in section C, you are likely a
DOING learner. You need movement or activity while you study to remember best