Section 4: Spatial or Verbal Learner

When studying, I prefer to

1. Make outlines of a chapter
2. Write summary paragraphs about a chapter

To understand a concept in history, I prefer to

1. Study a map of the ancient word
2. Read a description of the ancient word

When studying for a test, I prefer to

1. Make graphs or charts of significant ideas
2. Write summaries of significant ideas

To understand a concept in science, I prefer to

1. Interpret diagrams, charts or graphs
2. Read written paragraphs

I prefer to

1. Draw a process I am reading about in my text
2. Translate drawing into language when reading my text

When reading a textbook chapter, I prefer to

1. Underline important information
2. Annotate (put a mark) in the margins to mark important information

To find the house of a friend, I prefer to

1. Follow a road map
2. Follow written instruction

To report to my club about money that was donated, I prefer to

1. Create a line graph
2. Read a written report

When assembling a child’s toy, I prefer to

1. Look at a diagram
2. Have someone explain to me how to do it

Recommended Study Strategies

Spatial (Mostly 1 Responses)

1. Incorporate drawings, maps and graphs into your regular notes
2. Make outlines and semantic maps to study for tests
3. Draw and fill in number lines for subjects such as history
4. Make graphic displays before writing

Verbal (Mostly 2 Responses)

1. Write verbal translations of the graphics
2. Write summaries of textbook information
3. Use your verbal skills to take good notes on both lectures and the text
4. Paraphrase important ideas instead of using the language of the text or instructor
5. Keep content area journals in each academic subject

Roberts, Judy. Effective Study Skills. New Jersey: Pearson Education, 2004. Pages 59-61