Copy of Barsch Learning Style Inventory

	A	E	G	H	I	J	K	L	N
1	Name:			Class:
2		Barsch Learning Style Inventory
3	Try this to determine what type of learner you are. Please check the appropriate line after each statement. Only check one box for each statement.
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5				Often		Sometimes		Seldom	Scores
6	1. Can remember more about a subject through listening than reading.		1		1		1		0
7	2. Follow written directions better than oral directions.		2		2		2		0
8	3. Like to write things down or take notes for a visual review.		3		3		3		0
9	4. Bear down extremely hard with a pen or pencil when writing.		4		4		4		0
10	5. Require explanations of diagrams, graphs or visual directions.		5		5		5		0
11	6. Enjoy working with tools.		6		6		6		0
12	7. Are skillful with and enjoy developing and making graphs and charts.		7		7		7		0
13	8. Can tell if sounds match when presented with pairs of sounds.		8		8		8		0
14	9. Remember best by writing things down several times.		9		9		9		0
15	10. Can understand and follow directions on maps.		10		10		10		0
16	11. Do better at academic subjects by listening to lectures and tapes.		11		11		11		0
17	12. Play with coins or keys in pocket.		12		12		12		0
18	13. Learn to spell better by repeating the letters out loud than by writing the word on paper.		13		13		13		0
19	14. Can better understand a news article by reading about it in the paper than by listening to radio.		14		14		14		0
20	15. Chew gum, smoke or snack during studies.		15		15		15		0
21	16. Feel the best way to remember is to picture it in your head.		16		16		16		0
22	17. Learning spelling by “finger spelling” the words.		17		17		17		0
23	18. Would rather listen to a good lecture or speech than read about the same material in a book.		18		18		18		0
24	19. Are good at solving and working on jigsaw puzzles and mazes.		19		19		19		0
25	20. Grip objects in hands during learning period.		20		20		20		0
26	21. Prefer listening to the news on the radio rather than reading about it in a newspaper		21		21		21		0
27	22. Obtain information on an interesting subject by reading relevant materials.		22		22		22		0
28	23. Feel very comfortable touching others, hugging, handshaking, etc.		23		23		23		0
29	24. Follow oral directions better than written ones.		24		24		24		0
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31	Accessed through medicine.utah.edu/learningresources/tools/styles/barsch-inventory.pdf
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