Preferred Learning Style Test

Learn how you take in and remember information and which brain side you lean on in just 4 minutes. Get a clear learning profile from 17 questions to choose study methods that feel easier and work faster.

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How the Scales are Structured

example score

11/17

Visual (V)

Measures how strongly you prefer to learn and remember information through visual materials such as images, diagrams, and charts.

Low visual preference

Moderate visual preference

High visual preference

0 – 5: Low visual preference | 6 – 11: Moderate visual preference | 12 – 17: High visual preference

A score of 11 indicates a moderate visual preference, suggesting you often benefit from diagrams, written notes, and other visual cues but may also learn well through other formats.

example score

12/17

Auditory (A)

Measures your preference for learning by listening to spoken information such as lectures, discussions, and audio recordings.

Low auditory preference

Moderate auditory preference

High auditory preference

0 – 5: Low auditory preference | 6 – 11: Moderate auditory preference | 12 – 17: High auditory preference

A score of 12 indicates a high auditory preference, suggesting you tend to absorb and remember material well when it is explained aloud or discussed.

example score

5/17

Tactile (T)

Measures how strongly you prefer learning through touch and hands-on interaction with objects and materials.

Low tactile preference

Moderate tactile preference

High tactile preference

0 – 5: Low tactile preference | 6 – 11: Moderate tactile preference | 12 – 17: High tactile preference

A score of 5 indicates a low tactile preference, meaning touch-based, hands-on activities are helpful at times but are not your primary way of learning.

example score

12/17

Kinesthetic (K)

Measures how strongly you prefer learning through hands-on activity, movement, and physical engagement.

Low

Moderate

High

0 – 5: Low | 6 – 11: Moderate | 12 – 17: High

A score of 12 indicates a high kinesthetic preference, meaning you tend to learn best by doing, practicing, and engaging physically with the material.

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DATA-BASED USER COHORTS

Who Usually Takes This Test?

Students facing exams

41%OF USERS

High school and college students take it to figure out which study methods help them remember faster and stress less before tests.

Self-paced skill learners

34%OF USERS

People learning a new skill on their own use it to choose materials and routines that match how they best absorb information.

Teachers and trainers

25%OF USERS

Educators take it to adapt explanations, activities, and assignments to different learner preferences in a group.

BASED ON AGGREGATED, ANONYMIZED DATA FROM TENS OF THOUSANDS OF FREUDLY USERS.

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Visual (V)

Average

5.8

Normal range

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Auditory (b) (A()

Average

12.2

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9.9 — 14.5

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Tactile (in) (T()

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6.9 — 11.2

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Kinesthetic (g) (K()

Average

11.7

Normal range

9.3 — 14.1

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CLEAR ANSWERS TO COMMON QUESTIONS

Frequently Asked Questions

What does this assessment measure?

It estimates preferred ways of taking in and remembering information (for example, visual, auditory, or kinesthetic). It also estimates relative use of left- versus right-hemisphere processing during learning.

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

Estimated completion time is about 4 minutes. The questionnaire includes 17 items.

What should be done before starting?

No special preparation is required. Answer based on typical behavior rather than an ideal or preferred approach.

How are results reported?

Results combine perception style with hemispheric preference to indicate a primary learning channel. The report is intended to guide selection of study methods and formats.

Are the results a diagnosis or a measure of ability?

No; results are not diagnostic and do not assess intelligence or academic potential. They describe tendencies that may vary by task, setting, fatigue, and prior experience.

WHAT THE TEST MEASURES

About This Assessment

Preferred Learning Style Test - Symptoms and Signs

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This brief self-report measure is designed to identify an individual’s perceived preferences for taking in and working with new information. Preferred Learning Style is typically used in educational and coaching contexts to support discussion of study habits, instructional fit, and approaches to skill acquisition.

The questionnaire includes 17 items and generally takes about 4 minutes to complete. Responses are used to summarize preferred modalities (e.g., visual, auditory, kinesthetic) and related learning tendencies, which may inform individualized strategies for presenting material and planning practice.

Results from Preferred Learning Style should be interpreted as descriptive preferences rather than indicators of ability or a diagnostic classification. Findings are best integrated with observed performance, contextual factors, and the demands of the learning task when making educational recommendations.

Author: david-a-kolb

Literature: Felder, R. M., & Silverman, L. K. Learning and teaching styles in engineering education. Engineering Education. 1988.

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