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Verbal Linguistic Learners

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Verbal (linguistic) learners prefer both the written and spoken word. They depend on language reasoning rather than abstract visual information. For example in math they find word problems easier than algebra equations.

Students that use this style find it easy to express themselves both in writing and verbally. They tend to enjoy reading and writing. They also tend to know the meaning of many words and regularly make an effort to find the meaning of new words.

Auditory Learners

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Auditory learners process and learn by what they hear. These students tend to recite spelling words and study facts orally. An auditory learner likes to work with sound and music. They typically can sing, play a musical instrument, or identify the sounds of different instruments.

Physical Kinesthetic Learners

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Physical (kinesthetic) learners like to touch, feel and use their hands. They learn best by what they do and experience. They prefer hands on projects.

Students with the physical learning style are likely to use the body and sense of touch to learn about the world around them. It is likely that they enjoy sports, exercise, and other physical activities such as working with their hands. They are more sensitive to the physical world around them and notice textures in clothes or furniture. Physical learners tend to like getting their hands dirty. They would prefer to pull an engine apart and put it back together rather than reading or looking at diagrams about how it works.

Visual Spatial Learners

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Visual (spatial) learners learn best through images and words they see. These students tend to notice details. They learn from things they see and creating pictures in their mind. If one uses the visual style, they prefer pictures, colors, and maps to organize information. They easily visualize objects, plans and outcomes in their mind. These students love drawing, scribbling and doodling.

Learning Styles

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Most students learn in a combination of ways but lean toward one style. Understanding how your child learns can help you and their tutor support homework, projects and studying. Over the next week we will take a closer look at the 7 learning styles. Try to see which learning styles your child may use.

Studying For Tests Part 2

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Studying For Tests Part 2

After preparing the material to study, students should quiz themselves regularly for at least a week before the test. The brain is basically like a muscle that grows stronger with use. Having students write out questions, then retrieve information and connect the dots repeatedly is more effective than passively reading or listening.

Studying For Tests Part 1

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Studying For Tests Part 1

We are asked all the time what is the best way to study for tests. New brain studies indicate the most effective way to study for a test is to write out the concept or questions with answers and examples in your own words. Check back tomorrow for how to apply this studying method.

Parents Correcting Homework & Teachers

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In the long run, it is not helpful when parents constantly correct their child’s homework before they turn it in. Correcting your student’s homework gives teachers a false impression and ultimately hurts your child. If everyone’s homework in the class is perfect, the teacher will assume everyone gets the material and will either move on or give a test on the material. Teachers use homework to decide which students need more review, which are ready to move on, and whether the lesson was effective.

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