Index of Learning Styles (ILS) Test

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How the Scales are Structured

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-1/11

Analytic vs. Synthetic (AvS)

This scale measures whether you tend to process information by focusing on details (analytical) or by building an overall, integrated understanding (synthetic).

More analytical

Balanced

More synthetic

-11 – -3: More analytical | -2 – 4: Balanced | 5 – 11: More synthetic

A score of -1 falls in the Balanced range, suggesting you can shift between detail-focused analysis and holistic synthesis depending on the task.

example score

-1/11

Visual-Verbal (V)

This scale measures whether you tend to absorb learning materials more effectively through visual information or through written and spoken language.

Visual-leaning

Balanced

Verbal-leaning

-11 – -3: Visual-leaning | -2 – 2: Balanced | 3 – 11: Verbal-leaning

A score of -1 falls in the Balanced range, suggesting you can use both visual and verbal materials effectively with a slight tilt toward visual input.

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6/11

Sensing–Intuition (S)

This scale reflects whether you prefer concrete facts and precise data (Feeling) or abstract patterns and possibilities (Intuition) when learning and solving problems.

Fact-focused

Balanced

Intuition-focused

-11 – 0: Fact-focused | 1 – 4: Balanced | 5 – 11: Intuition-focused

A score of 6 indicates an intuition-focused preference, suggesting you tend to learn by spotting patterns and working with concepts, especially in ambiguous situations.

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2/11

Active-Reflective (A)

This scale reflects whether you tend to learn more effectively through immediate action and interaction or through thoughtful reflection before applying information.

More reflective

Balanced

More active

-11 – -1: More reflective | 0 – 4: Balanced | 5 – 11: More active

A score of 2 falls in the Balanced range, suggesting you can benefit from both trying things out quickly and taking time to think through material before acting.

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Analytical Thinking – Synthetic Thinking (AT–ST)

Average

-1.3

Normal range

-4.6 — 2.1

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Visual – verbal (V–v)

Average

1.8

Normal range

-1.2 — 4.9

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-11

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Feeling – Intuition (F–I)

Average

4.2

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0.9 — 7.5

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-11

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majority

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Once you complete the test, your result will appear here so you can see where you land.

Activity – reflexivity (A–r)

Average

-2.5

Normal range

-6.1 — 1.2

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-11

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majority

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Frequently Asked Questions

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What does this questionnaire measure?

It assesses preferred ways of taking in and working with information across four learning-style dimensions. Results describe tendencies rather than abilities or intelligence.

How long does it take and how many items are included?

Typical completion time is about 9 minutes. The questionnaire includes 44 items.

What are the four dimensions assessed?

The scales are Active–Reflective, Sensing–Intuitive, Visual–Verbal, and Analytical–Global. Each scale indicates a relative preference between two approaches.

How should items be answered?

Select the option that best matches usual behavior or preference, not an ideal or expected response. Answer all items and avoid spending excessive time on any single question.

How should results be interpreted and used?

Results can guide study strategies and support instructional planning by matching methods and materials to stated preferences. They are not a clinical diagnosis and should be considered alongside performance and context.

WHAT THE TEST MEASURES

About This Assessment

Diagnosis of Learning Style Parameters, ILS Test

Index of Learning Styles (ILS) Test

cognitive style

This self-report measure is designed to identify individual preferences in how information is perceived and processed. The Index of Learning Styles (ILS) yields profile scores across four learning-style dimensions commonly described in educational settings. It was developed by Linda K. Silverman and Richard M. Felder.

The instrument includes 44 items and typically takes about 9 minutes to complete. Results are intended to summarize relative preferences (e.g., active vs reflective, sensing vs intuitive, visual vs verbal, and sequential vs global) and may be used to support educational planning, study strategy discussions, or instructional design.

Interpretation of the Index of Learning Styles (ILS) is best considered within the broader context of the individual’s educational history, current learning demands, and other relevant assessment data; it is not a diagnostic tool for psychiatric or neurodevelopmental conditions.

Author: Linda K. Silverman, Richard M. Felder

Literature: Schraw, G., & Dennison, R. S. Assessing metacognitive awareness. Contemporary Educational Psychology. 1994.

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