By Stephanie Spaan, Excel Achievement

To learn best, linguistic learners usually:

• Prefer a quiet low-energy space to study
• Will need to make lists to stay organized
• Will benefit from instruction on note-taking and essay writing
• Can learn math best by knowing terms, what they mean, and how they apply
• When studying for tests, writing will help the information to stay in his/her long-term memory. This can be in the form of flash cards, writing lists, or making an outline.
• Benefit from using quizzing programs like Quizlet on the computer
• Use acrostic poems or mnemonic devices
• Put information in alphabetical order

 

To learn best, logistical-mathematical learners usually:

• Prefer a quiet low-energy space to study
• Like to make a strategic plan to study
• Flashcards are a terrific technique for learning
• May need assistance with organizational skills and time management
• Prefer multiple choice tests to essay tests, so specific strategies for essay writing are useful
• Excel in competitions having to do with math and/or logical thinking

 

To learn best, kinesthetic learners usually:

• Prefer music or background noise while studying
• Prefer to move around while studying
• Need frequent breaks while studying
• Prefer a hands-on approach to learning
• Benefit from using games and talking it out to help information  stay in this learners long-term memory
• Prefer to work in groups
• Talking about and “teaching back” information help you to retain information.
• Respond best to specific praise
• Do well in a competitive learning environment
• Prefer reading short text such as magazines and will read informational text

 

To learn best, visual-spatial learners usually:

• Prefer music or background noise while studying
• Prefer to study on a bed or couch instead of at a desk
• Need frequent breaks while studying
• Flashcards rarely work
• Need assistance with organizational skills and time management
• Benefit from using games and talking it out to help information  stay in your long-term memory
• Prefer to work in groups
• Talk about and “teach back” information to retain information
• Respond best to specific praise
• Timed tests are ineffective

 
To learn best, nature learners usually:

• Prefer a calm environment while studying (This may or may not include music or background noise)
• Prefer to study alone
• Need occasional breaks while studying
• Prefer a hands-on approach to learning
• Respond best to specific praise
• Prefer reading books that pertain to nature
• Need to be treated in a mature and matter of fact manner

 

To learn best, musical learners usually:

• Prefer noise in the background while studying
• Need occasional breaks while studying
• Prefer a hands-on approach to learning
• Respond best to specific praise
• Will learn by putting concepts to song or rhyme
• Need quite a bit of validation to thoughts and ideas
• Make connections to emotion to retain information
• Need to talk and teach back concepts to retain information