Study effectively based on your preferred learning style(s).

There are four different types of learning styles: Visual, Auditory, Reading/Writing, or Kinesthetic. Take this test to determine which one suits you best + check our tips for studying based on your own learning style below!

Visual learners: You learn best through images, videos, diagrams, maps, infographics, and so much more. 

• Grab yourself some highlighters & try out colour coding/organisation. This could be helpful when you're analysing a text in English or History. 

• Use mind maps or flow charts to memorise material. Whiteboards are fantastic for this!

Auditory learners: You learn best through listening to explanations, reading aloud, or having discussions.

• Record yourself reciting your notes/quotes and listen to it leading up to your exam. It's like a podcast!

• Put on your teaching cap and explain your content to your friends, whanau, or even just the wall. 

Reading/Writing learners: You learn best through intepreting written words and taking notes, whether it be in the form of essays, lists, answering questions, etc.

• Try rephrasing notes in your own words, using relevant summaries, bullet points, headings, etc...

• Look at and complete some of NZQA's past papers. The answers are available too!

Kinesthetic learners: You learn best through hands-on activities, physical involvement, and movement. 

• Create and use flashcards! Get your friends to test you and move around the room.

• Try physically demonstrating your notes. Perhaps in the form of role-playing a scenario or even drawing on a whiteboard.