VARK Quiz: Study StrategiesThere are many strategies that can be used to help students study effectively. After taking the “VARK Questionnaire,” the results revealed that I have multimodal preferences. (A multimodal learning preference is a preferred way of learning new information or material that integrates several different learning styles. Different learning modes are combined, for example visual and auditory). Two of my strengths in my studies are reading/writing and kinesthetics. Since I don't use a specific strategy, I have many different study strategies. A very common technique is to write information using the Internet as a source. Most of the research I provide is facilitated by the Internet. I like to take notes on the research so that it is easier to summarize the information. Another common strategy I use is to review the information I have collected over and over again. Although I tend to understand some difficult topics with visual aids, I still use memorization as a key method. In most of my school environments, memorization was a technique that was used most under the influence of instructors. Visual presentation, diagrams and tables are also very useful in the study process (VARK, 2013). When studying complicated and/or lengthy topics, visual and physical representations are essential. Using a visual aid helps me process information more effectively and remember the material. Some topics can be very complex and more difficult to understand, when faced with situations of this type, I approach them with another person. Some recommendations of the “VARK Questionnaire” were to use different variations in the study. There is no “help sheet” provided for individuals with multimodal preferences, meaning I have habits that fall into all four categories (VARK, 2013). A strategy suggested by the reading and writing category is taking notes (INTAKE), reducing the number of notes (SWOT), studying for tests using multiple choice questions, and writing information in the form of bullets (OUTPUT). Another suggestion made by visual study techniques is to use posters, diagrams, flowcharts, graphs, symbols, and pictures. Auditory strategies address discussing topics with others, using a tape recorder, memorizing interesting examples, reading summary notes aloud, spending time in quiet areas to recall ideas, and expressing the answers out loud. Using the “VARK Questionnaire” is a great way to help you excel. in your education and changing your current study habits are the first step to achieving change.