Learning Styles

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We all learn differently. Sometime we prefer one way of learning to another. Understanding how we like to learn helps can us become stronger students.

Write a checkmark on the line before each statement that sounds like you. Add up the number of checkmarks on the total line at the bottom of each list.

Grade 6 Study Skills and Strategies

I...

      prefer to hear directions than read them

      tend to read problems out loud

      like listening to a story over reading the story myself

      usually listen to teacher but don't take many notes

      would rather give an oral presentation then write a report

      remember most of what I hear

      often talk to myself

      ask a lot of questions in class

      enjoy music and am good at picking out individual notes and tones

      often raise my hand or join in with class discussions

      TOTAL NUMBER OF CHECK MARKS

Grade 6 Study Skills and Strategies

I...

      prefer to read directions over listen to them

      would rather read a story to myself than listen to the teacher read it

      can easily understand maps, graphs, charts, and tables

      can visualize what people look like, places, and what I've read

      usually take notes during class

      tend to forget things people tell me

      find graphic organizers and concept maps helpful

      like art class better than music class

      doodle or draw frequently

      find it helpful when the teacher writes information on the board

      TOTAL NUMBER OF CHECK MARKS

Grade 6 Study Skills and Strategies

I...

      prefer to learn something by doing it over reading or listening about it

      like to chew gum or snack while doing homework

      am often fiddling with my pencil or pen during class

      learn better when I can move around

      look forward to gym class

      am coordinated

      tend to get up and walk around the classroom

      look forward to when teachers provide hands-on activities

      use my hands when I talk

      would rather demonstrate something I learned than talk about it

      TOTAL NUMBER OF CHECK MARKS

Grade 6 Study Skills and Strategies

If you had the greatest number of checks for question one, you are most likely an auditory learner, meaning you prefer to learn by listening. Take advantage of your natural ability and listen closely when your teacher is speaking, choose oral presentations when given the option, participate in class discussions, and talk through work with classmates and parents.

If you had the greatest number of checks for question two, you are most likely a visual learner, meaning you prefer to learn by looking. Take advantage of your natural ability and carefully read directions and assigned reading, take detailed class notes, draw pictures and use concept maps to remember and organize information, and focus on what your teacher is saying by watching her facial expressions and paying close attention to any visual information provided or written on the board.

If you had the greatest number of checks for question three, you are most likely a kinesthetic learner, meaning you prefer to learn by moving. Take advantage of your natural ability and take part in hands-on activities when given the chance, take short breaks to move around when studying, and select assignments that allow you to build models or other physical projects.

Remember: Just because you may have scored higher for one learning style, doesn't mean you don't have the traits of the other styles as well. Try different strategies and see what works best for you!

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