Try these questionnaires.
1 very fast
2 fast
3 in between
4 slow
5 very slow
How fast do I usually am when I …
- Read books, magazines, and newspapers in English
1 2 3 4 5
- Read textbooks, articles, and reports in English, in my academic field
1 2 3 4 5
- Write an essay or composition in English
1 2 3 4 5
- Take multiple-choice test in English
1 2 3 4 5
- Answer test in English that ask for written sentences or paragraph
1 2 3 4 5
- Answer a direct questions to me from the teacher, in my English class
1 2 3 4 5
- Raise my hand when the teacher asks a question in my English class
1 2 3 4 5
- Volunteer to say something in class, when the teacher has not asked me
1 2 3 4 5
9. Speak up in a small group in English, in class
1 2 3 4 5
10. Answer a question in English from someone outside my classroom
1 2 3 4 5
Add up the numbers you circled. You should get the total score between 10 and 50.
Score: ________
ANALYSIS
Score
30 or more
You are a reflective learner. You like to think about things before making a decision; you want to make sure that you are right before speaking. The higher your score, the more reflective you are.
ADVANTAGES: more accurate in speaking and reading, think carefully before acting
DISADVANTAGES: wait too long to speak, read more slowly, slower in timed test.
29 or less
You are impulsive. You make quick decisions and are willing to gamble that you are right. The lower your score, the more impulsive you are.
ADVANTAGES: more willing to speak in class, faster reading, better in timed test.
DISADVANTAGES: less accurate in speaking and reading, act without thinking enough.
so, what kind of learning style did you prefer?
explain why you said that you are the particular type of learner.
this is taken from Strategies for Success, H.Douglas Brown
