Learning Style Self-Assessment: What's Your Learning Superpower?

Instructions:

Read each statement below and circle the number that best describes you:

• 1 = Never
• 2 = Sometimes
• 3 = Often
• 4 = Always

Visual Learner

1. I learn best when I can see what I'm learning (e.g., diagrams, charts, pictures, videos).
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2. I remember faces better than names.
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3. I enjoy drawing, doodling, or sketching when I'm thinking or learning.
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4. Color-coding notes or using highlighters helps me understand and remember information.
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5. I can easily remember the layout of a page or where information is located visually.
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Visual Score: __________ (Add up your circled numbers)

Auditory Learner

1. I learn best when I can hear what I'm learning (e.g., lectures, discussions, audiobooks).
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2. I remember names better than faces.
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3. I like to discuss topics with others to understand them better.
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4. Reading aloud or repeating information helps me remember it.
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5. I can easily follow spoken directions or stories.
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Auditory Score: __________ (Add up your circled numbers)

Kinesthetic Learner

1. I learn best when I can do something hands-on (e.g., experiments, building, acting things out).
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2. I find it hard to sit still for long periods when learning.
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3. Taking notes or writing things down helps me focus and remember.
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4. I prefer to learn by trying things out or practicing a skill.
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5. I often use gestures or body language when I'm explaining something.
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Kinesthetic Score: __________ (Add up your circled numbers)

Reading/Writing Learner

1. I learn best by reading articles, textbooks, and taking detailed notes.
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2. I enjoy writing summaries, essays, or reports.
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3. I prefer written instructions over spoken ones.
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4. Making lists and organizing information in writing helps me understand.
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5. I often rewrite or rephrase notes to help me remember.
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Reading/Writing Score: __________ (Add up your circled numbers)

Your Learning Superpower!

My highest score is for _____________________________. This means I am likely a ____________________________ Learner!

How can knowing your learning style help you study better?

My Academic SMART Goal: Charting Your Success!

Instructions:

Now that you know your learning style, let's set a powerful academic goal for the rest of the semester. Use the SMART framework to make your goal clear and achievable!

S - Specific (What exactly do you want to achieve?)

• What subject or skill will you focus on?
• What specific grade or improvement do you aim for?
  
  
  
  
  My Specific Goal Idea:
  
  
  
  
  
  

M - Measurable (How will you know when you've reached it?)

• What evidence will show you've met your goal (e.g., test scores, completed assignments, rubric grades)?
• How will you track your progress?
  
  
  
  
  How I will measure my goal:
  
  
  
  
  
  

A - Achievable (Is it realistic and possible for you?)

• Do you have the skills or resources needed to reach this goal?
• Is it challenging but not impossible?
  
  
  
  
  Why I believe my goal is achievable:
  
  
  
  
  
  

R - Relevant (Does it matter to you and your learning?)

• Why is this goal important to you?
• How will achieving it help you in your overall academic journey?
  
  
  
  
  Why this goal is important to me:
  
  
  
  
  
  

T - Time-bound (When do you want to achieve it by?)

• Set a clear deadline for your goal.
• Break down your goal into smaller steps with mini-deadlines if needed.
  
  
  
  
  My deadline for this goal is:
  
  
  
  
  
  

My Complete SMART Academic Goal:

(Write your full, polished SMART goal here)

Reflection:

• What potential challenges might you face in reaching your goal, and how will you overcome them?
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
• Who can help support you in achieving your goal (teacher, parent, friend)?
  
  
  
  
  
  
  

My Learning Compass: Reflection Journal

Instructions:

Take some time to reflect on what you've learned today about your personal learning compass. Your honest thoughts and feelings are important here!

Part 1: My Learning Style Unpacked

• After completing the Learning Style Self-Assessment Worksheet, what did you discover about how you learn best? Do you agree with the assessment? Why or why not?
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  

• How will you use this knowledge of your learning style to change or improve your study habits for upcoming assignments or tests?
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  

Part 2: Charting My Course with SMART Goals

• Review the SMART academic goal you set in the Goal Setting Activity. How does having a specific, measurable, achievable, relevant, and time-bound goal make you feel about your chances of success?
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  

• What is the very first step you will take towards achieving this goal? When will you take it?
  
  
  
  
  
  
  

Part 3: Navigating Challenges

• Out of the time management and stress reduction strategies discussed today, which one do you think will be most helpful for you as the semester ends? How will you try to implement it?
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  

• What is one thing you can do this week to take better care of yourself and reduce academic stress?
  
  
  
  
  
  
  

Part 4: My Overall Learning Compass

• In your own words, what does having a