Stylize Your Learning

BARSCH LEARNING STYLE REFERENCE FORM Developed by Ray Barsch The series of questions is designed to determine your relative learning style (visual, auditory or tactile).

No style of learning is better than another. However, each style has its demands on the environment of the learner.

Place a check on the appropriate line after each statement. Then score, following the directions after the questionnaire. Often 1,  Sometimes 2, Seldom 3 .

1.  Can remember more about a subject through listening than reading.     ------- -------

2.  Follow written directions better than oral directions.                             ------- --------

3.  Like to write things down or take notes for visual review.                   --------   --------

4.  Bear down extremely hard with pen or pencil when writing                   ------- --------

5.  Require explanations of diagrams, graphs or visual directions.               ------- -------

6.  Enjoy working with tools and gadgets                                                         ------- ------   

7.  Am skillful and enjoy developing and making graphs and charts.           ------- --------

8,   Can tell if sounds match when presented with pairs of sounds.              _____  _____ 

9   Remember best by writing things down several times.                            _____   _____ 

10. Can understand and follow directions using maps.                                 _____  _____   

11. Do better at academic subjects by listening to lectures and tapes.           _____  _____   

12. Play with coins, keys or items in pockets.                                               _____  _____ 

13.  Learn to spell better by repeating the letters loud than by

       writing the word on paper.                                                                       ------ --------  

14. Can better understand a news article by reading about it in the

       paper than by listening to the radio.                                                       --------- -------

15 Like to Chew gum, or snack during studies.                                           -------- ---------

16. Feel the best way to remember is to picture it in my head                   --------- --------

17. Learn spelling by “finger spelling” the words.                                      ------- --------  

18. Would rather listen to a good lecture or speech than read about

       the same material in a text book.                                                          ---------  --------

19. Am good at working and solving jigsaw puzzles and mazes.               -------- -------  

20. Grip objects in my hand during learning period.                                --------- --------  

21. Prefer listening to the news on the radio than reading                       -------- --------

      about it in a newspaper.                                                                        

 22. Obtain information on an interesting subject by reading                    ------- --------

        relevant materials.                                                                             -

23.  Feel very comfortable touching others, hugging, handshaking, etc.     ------- ------        

24. Follow oral directions better than written ones.                                   ------- ------

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Scoring

 The Barsch Learning Style Inventory helps you determine whether your preferred learning style is visual, auditory, or tactile (kinesthetic). Here’s how to make sense of your scores:

Steps to Score Your Learning Style:

1. Check Your Responses:
• You have answered each question with Often 1 (5 points), Sometimes 2 (3 points), or Seldom3 (1 point).
2. Assign Scores:
• Next to each question number in the Visual, Auditory, or Tactile columns, write the corresponding point value from your responses.
3. Add Up the Scores:
• VPS (Visual Preference Score): Total of all the points in the Visual column.
• APS (Auditory Preference Score): Total of all the points in the Auditory column.
• TPS (Tactile/Kinesthetic Preference Score): Total of all the points in the Tactile column.
4. Interpret Your Scores:
• The highest score indicates your dominant learning style.
• If scores are close, you may have a mixed learning style or be multimodal, meaning you learn well in more than one way.

What Your Learning Style Means:

• Visual Learner (High VPS)
• Learns best through images, diagrams, and written materials.
• Prefers charts, graphs, color coding, and visualization techniques.
• Auditory Learner (High APS)
• Learns best through listening and speaking.
• Prefers lectures, discussions, and verbal instructions.
• Tactile/Kinesthetic Learner (High TPS)
• Learns best by doing and experiencing.
• Prefers hands-on activities, movement, and physical interaction.