Students' learning styles depend on different factors which include their environment, cognitive factors, and other emotional factors. Teachers develop classroom strategies that incorporate all of the styles to ensure that every student is reached. "VARK" stands for the four academic learning styles: Visual, Auditory, Read/Write, and Kinesthetic.
Take the quick quiz to the left. What type of learning has the most checks?
You've chosen the things that are most attractive to you and most likely, that is the way you learn best as well!
Keep reading for tips and tricks that will help you while you study and learn.
Process information using charts and graphs
Need images to explain concepts and ideas
Prefer pictures over words
Highlight while reading
Use or create maps, charts, and graphs
Draw symbols to represent important information
Make flashcards
Watch videos about important information
Learns best when the information is spoken
Prefers discussions and lectures
Processes information by talking it through
Read notes aloud
Listen to recording about the material
Record yourself reading your notes and listen again
Study aloud with a partner
Write and sing a song about the material
Learns best through the written word
Prefers reading and writing assignments
Processes information by writing notes
Take notes and re-write notes while studying
Re-write important information in your own words
Create lists
Write summaries of graphs and charts
Write your own study questions
Learns best through tactile (feeling) processes
Prefers to create concrete and personal experiences
Processes information by recreating and practicing
Write and perform a skit about the information
Create hand motions to represent material
Move around the room as you study
Write real-life examples in your notes
Doodle while you write notes