What Type of Learner Are You?
There are dozens of effective study techniques that can help you with studying, but what technique is effective for you? Even though you might be tempted to try all the study tips you find online, not all study tips can help you with studying since everyone is different. You might be someone who is comfortable with learning by listening, pictures and diagrams, or even by acting something out. Take this quiz below to find out what type of learner your are, and how you can improve your study routine!
Different types of learners (You don't necessarily have to be one type of learner, you can be multiple at once)
Auditory Learner -
Study effectively: If you are an auditory learner, you learn by hearing things and repeating them in your head. When studying, try to read the information out loud or record the information and replay the recording until you know the information.
Distractions: Your biggest distraction is a noisy studying area, other people, or even fellow students in your surroundings.
Visual Learner -
Study effectively: If you are a visual learner, you learn by seeing and picturing things. The best way for you to study is by reading the information given to you or by watching videos. You could try studying by highlighting the keywords or making a mind map, which will allow you to see everything clearly and in an organized way. Drawings can also make your life a lot easier, by providing you with an image and self expression.
Distractions: Your biggest distractions in a working area are eye-catching objects like an open laptop, a phone or an untidy desk.
Kineasthetic Learner -
Study effectively: You like to fiddle around and can’t keep still; therefore you are a kinesthetic learner. Your way to study effectively is to be active. For instance, you could write all the information down or make a mind map. This will activate your brain to remember. You could also make your own quiz or learn by playing a game, some examples for websites where you could do this are kahoot.it and quizlet.com.
Distractions: Your biggest distraction is an uncomfortable study area.
