NAME: DATE: BARSCH LEARNING STYLE INVENTORY (Please circle one option for each statement) SELDOM OFTEN SOMETIMES 1. Remember more about a subject through listening rather than reading. 2. Follow written directions better than oral directions. SELDOM OFTEN SOMETIMES SELDOM OFTEN SOMETIMES 3. Like to write things down or take notes for visual review. SELDOM OFTEN SOMETIMES SELDOM OFTEN SOMETIMES 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. SELDOM OFTEN SOMETIMES SELDOM OFTEN SOMETIMES SELDOM OFTEN SOMETIMES 7. Skillful with/enjoy making graphs and charts. 8. Can determine if sounds match when presented with two or more similar sounds. 9. Remember best by writing things down several times. SELDOM OFTEN SOMETIMES SELDOM OFTEN SOMETIMES SELDOM OFTEN SOMETIMES OFTEN SOMETIMES SELDOM 10. Can understand and follow directions on maps. 11. Do better with academic subjects by listening to lectures and tapes. 12. Play with coins or keys in pockets. 13. Learn to spell better by repeating the letters out loud than by writing the words on paper. SELDOM OFTEN SOMETIMES SELDOM OFTEN SOMETIMES SOMETIMES SELDOM OFTEN SELDOM OFTEN SOMETIMES SELDOM OFTEN SOMETIMES 14. Can better understand news articles when reading about them in the paper than by listening to them on the radio. 15. Chew gum, smoke, or snack during studies. 16. Feel that the best way to remember is to make a mental picture. 17. Learn spelling by tracing, or "finger spelling" the words. 18. Rather listen to a lecture or speech than read the material in a textbook. 19. Are good at working/solving jigsaw puzzles and mazes. SOMETIMES SELDOM OFTEN SOMETIMES SELDOM OFTEN SELDOM OFTEN SOMETIMES OFTEN SOMETIMES 20. Grip objects in hands during lessons 21. Prefer listening to the news on the radio than reading it in SELDOM the paper. SELDOM OFTEN SOMETIMES SELDOM OFTEN SOMETIMES 22. Obtain information on a subject by reading relevant materials. 23. Feel very comfortable touching others, hugging, handshaking, etc. 24. Follow oral directions better than written ones. SELDOM OFTEN SOMETIMES SCORING PROCEDURES BARSCH LEARNING STYLE INVENTORY OFTEN = 5 points SOMETIMES = 3 points SELDOM = 1 point Place each point value on the line next to the number of the question, and then add all points in each column. The largest total indicates the learning style preference. TACTUAL/KINESTHETIC Question # Points 4. AUDITORY Question # Points 1. VISUAL Question # Points 2. 6. 5. 3. 9. 8. 7. 12. 11. 10. 15. 13. 14. 17. 16. 18. 19. 20. 21. 22. 24. 23. Tactual/Kinesthetic= Auditory Preference= Visual Preference= When you have identified your student's style, what do you do with that information? You need to build on their strengths and address your weaknesses. Most students have one dominant learning style. If they have scores that are close or tied, they can use either learning style equally well. If your student is a VISUAL LEARNER, that is, then by all means be sure they see all study materials. Use charts, maps, filmstrips, notes and flashcards. Practice visualizing or picturing spelling words. Have them write out everything for frequent and quick visual review. is obvious the student learns best when they SEE things... make it a point to see things. If your student is an AUDITORY LEARNER, they need to hear what is being taught. It may be beneficial for the student to record the tutoring session. After they read something, have the student summarize it on tape or out loud. Have them verbally review spelling words or test material with you. If your student is a KINESTHETIC LEARNER, they need to involve their body in the process of learning. Trace words, for example, as you are saying them. Facts that must be learned should be written several times. Keep a supply of scratch paper just for that purpose. Taking and keeping notes will be very important. Find a study or learning activity that requires physical movement in the process