Updated Survey

Student Profile Questionnaire

1 I like to doodle or draw when I am sitting and listening to music
Visual /Spatial Multiple Intelligence
A not true for me
B true for me sometimes
C true for me most of the time
D depends on my mood

2. I like to listen to music when I am in class, it helps me focus on the information being presented
A not true for me
B true for me sometimes
C true for me most of the time
D depends on my mood

3 I like to move, tap or fidget when sitting.
Bodily/ Kinesthetic Multiple Intelligences
A not true for me
B true for me sometimes
C true for me most of the time


4 I enjoy being outside, care about the environment and learn best by going on field trips
Naturalist Multiple Intelligences

A not true for me
B true for me sometimes
C true for me most of the time

5 I like sharing my opinions, ideas and feeling with others.
Intrapersonal Multiple Intelligence

A not true for me
B true for me sometimes
C true for me most of the time


6 I think of myself as a leader, rather than a follower and I prefer team sports or group activities
Interpersonal Multiple Intelligences
A not true for me
B true for me sometimes
C true for me most of the time


7 I like to do things in class that gets me out of my seat, moving around and doing things.
Bodily / Kinesthetic Multiple Intelligences

A not true for me
B true for me sometimes
C true for me most of the time

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8 I know the tunes and lyrics to many different songs and often find myself humming a tune to myself.
Musical / Rhythmic Multiple Intelligences

A not true for me
B true for me sometimes
C true for me most of the time

9 I like to draw or sketch and when I read or have free time.
Visual /Spatial Multiple Intelligences

A not true for me
B true for me sometimes
C true for me most of the time

10. I can see or visualize the story as I read. I see the story unfolding in my head
Visual /Spatial Multiple Intelligences
A not true for me

B true for me sometimes
C true for me most of the time




11. My brain is always searching or looking for patterns to give things order
Logical/ Mathematical Multiple Intelligences
A not true for me
B true for me sometimes
C true for me most of the time

12 When ever I see a billboard I have to take the time to read it.
Verbal Linguistic Multiple Intelligences
A not true for me
B true for me sometimes
C true for me most of the time


13 I like to be allowed to make choices for the activities or projects that I have to complete
Choices Learning Styles
A not true for me
B true for me sometimes
C true for me most of the time

14 I like been given predictable activities with detailed directions provided at the start of the activities
Practicality- Learning Style

A not true for me
B true for me sometimes
C true for me most of the time


15 I like having access to a wide range of resources related to a topic and then to explore the topic as deeply and thoroughly as desired.
Research Learning Style

A not true for me
B true for me sometimes
C true for me most of the time

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16 I prefer to work on activities that include various perspectives or opportunities to discuss ideas, opinions and beliefs
Feelings Learning Style
A not true for me
B true for me sometimes
C true for me most of the time


17 Which type of activity do you prefer?
Learning Styles

A Working on a project that allows me to do things in my own way
B Working with facts, numbers, dates and details
C Working on expanding and developing ideas
D Working with a variety of perspectives or points of view

18 What learning style best describes you?
Learning Styles
A I prefer reading, like to use colour in projects and use graphic organizers
B I when given a choice, I prefer listening and discussing to reading and writing a report
C I prefer drawing and writing to talking and listening. I like to use my hands to build the project



19. If you were given a choice for the format of a final project, which of the following would be your number one choice?
A) Create a graphic organizers like a concept map or time line (Logical/ Mathematical)
B) Write and produce a song, poem or rap (Musical Rhythmic)
C) Create a cooperative game or conduct a hands-on exercise (Body Kinesthetics)
D) Create a commercial or advertisement (Verbal/ Linguistic)
E) Tell a story or do a role playing activity (Interpersonal)
F) Take a field trip to collect and categorize data (Naturalist)
G) Think about and plan ... or Review and Visualize (Intrapersonal)

20 When taking notes from a lesson, what would you prefer to do?
Learning Styles
A Make a mind map (Visual map)
B Record your notes and then listen to them (podcast)
C Link what you are learning to real examples

BLM 4.4 Learning Types Inventory- How Do I learn Best
Learning Styles page 65Start Where they are: Differentiating for Success with Young Adults, Page 4-6




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21 You are planning a road trip. How do you get organized

A Get directions from Google or Map Quest
B Ask someone else for ideas on where to go
C Have an idea on where you want to go but then Just start
D Plan the trip down to the last detail
E Create a wish list
F See where other people have gone
G Re-visit a place that you liked as a child
H Read a book


22 You visit a book store and money is not a problem... You can choice as many as you want..
How do you select the book?
A "This one has a great cover that has captured by attention
B " I have heard great things about this book"
C " I like the information on the back cover.... "


23 If you could do anything in the world... what would you like to do?
A Drive a sports car or race car
B Ride a horse
C Run the Marathon
D Travel back in time or forward in time
E Trade places with someone

24 What would you do on your holiday if money was no problem?
A go somewhere exotic
B explore Ontario
C go some where where there are great attractions
D take my friends to a place we all want to go


25 What do you like to do? If I could spend my time any way I want to... I like to do..
A Outdoor sports
B Virtual Sports
C Individual sports
D Group or team sports / activities
E Indoor sports

26 Solving problems is enjoyable for me .
Logical/ Mathematical Multiple Intelligences
A not true for me
B true for me sometimes
C true for me most of the time


27 I enjoy reading and understand verbal (spoken) or written (printed) information better than visual images (pictures) like on
on television or movies

Verbal/ Linguistic Multiple Intelligence
A not true for me
B true for me sometimes
C true for me most of the time

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28 I enjoy talking on the phone and writing my ideas down
Verbal / Linguistic - Multiple Intelligences
A not true for me
B true for me sometimes
C true for me most of the time

29 I enjoy brain-teasers and games that require me to think deeper
Logical/ Mathematical Multiple Intelligence
A not true for me
B true for me sometimes
C true for me most or all the time


Source:A Guide to Effective Literacy Instruction , Grade 4 to 6 Volume One, Page 139 and 140

30 I like to read about something rather than have someone describe it for me
VAK Visual Learner
A not true for me
B true for me sometimes
C true for me most of the time

31 I remember something better if I write it down.
VAK Visual
A not true for me
B true for me sometimes
C true for me most of the time


32 When I want to remember something, I like to make a diagram, drawing or sketch of the idea.
VAK Visual
A not true for me
B true for me sometimes
C true for me most of the time

33 I like to hear the information or directions before I start something.
VAK Auditory

A not true for me
B true for me sometimes
C true for me most of the time


34 When I read something, I hear it in my head. I can hear the writer telling the story
VAK Auditory

A not true for me
B true for me sometimes
C true for me most of the time

35 I can remember things without taking notes
VAK Auditory
A not true for me
B true for me sometimes
C true for me most of the time


36 I need to try things for myself to make the learning real or purposeful
VAK Kinesthetic
A not true for me
B true for me sometimes
C true for me most of the time

37 I think better when I am moving around - I can not sit for long.
VAK Kinesthetic
A not true for me
B true for me sometimes
C true for me most of the time

38 I need to talk about something to understand the idea or concept. I need to hear my ideas, to test my ideas. Talking makes this happen
VAK Auditory
A not true for me
B true for me sometimes
C true for me most of the time


39 I remember things by saying it over in my mind or saying it out loud
VAK Auditory
A not true for me
B true for me sometimes
C true for me most of the time

VAK Inventory Source: Evidence to Action: Engaging and Teaching Young Adults through Assessment, Copyright 2010 Person Canada
VAK Inventory: Start Where they are:Differentiating for Success with the Young Adult, Copyright 2008 Pearson Education Canada


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40 Outside of School - How much time do you spend doing homework a night?
A Do not do homework
B Do what work is due the next day
C half hour to one hour a day
D an hour or more a day


41 How many hours a day are you on the Internet to do homework?
A 0 to 1 hour a day
B 2 hours a day
C 3 hours an day
D Do not use the Internet

42 How many hours a day are you on the Internet doing other things than school work??
A 0 to 1 hour a day
B 2 hours a day
C 3 hours an day
D Do not use the Internet



43 How many hours a day are you on the phone or cell phone or Instant M
A less than an hour
B about an hour
C 2 hours
D more than 2 hours a day


44 How many hours a day do you watch TV ?
A less than an hour a day
B 1.5 hours a day
C More than 2 hours a day
D Do not watch TV

45 How many hours a day do you use to do work around home or at a part
A than 1/2 an hour
B an hour a day
C 1.5 hours
D 2 or more hours a day

46 What would you rather do:
A play a sport (hockey, baseball, football, soccer...)
B read a book
C listen to music
D watch a movie
E go for a walk
F play a musical instrument
G go swimming
H play a game or surf the Internet


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47 How many hours do you think you are involved in physical activities like running, exercising, a day ?
A 0 to 1 hour a day
B 2 hours a day
C 3 hours an day
D Do not use the Internet

48 How many hours a day are you involved in exercising your brain or increasing your thinking powers? (reading, working on puzzles, .....)
A 0 to 1 hour a day
B 2 hours a day
C 3 hours an day
D Do not use the Internet


49 What is your least favourite subject in school?
A Art/ Music/ Drama
B Math
C Science
D English
E History
F Tech
G Geography
H Physical Education
I I dislike school


50 How would you describe yourself?
Personality
A Shy
B Outgoing
C Like try new things
D Quiet but likes to get involved if asked
E Like to work by myself
F Like to be in a group
G like to be a follower
H like to be the leader


51 Which one of these famous people would you like to meet?
A Terrence Howard from "The Prince and the frog"
B Sandra Bullock from "The Blind Side"
C Morgan Freeman from "Invictus"
D Kristen Stewart from "The Twilight Saga: New Moon"
E Matt Dillon from "Armoured"
F Jake Cusack from "2012"
G Jake Gyllenhall from "Brothers"
H John Travolta from "Old Dogs"

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52 What type of music do you listen to
A Classic
B Country
C Rock
D Pop
E Alternative
F Easy Listening
G Hip Hop/Rap
H Other


53 If you could interview a famous Canadian, who on this list would you
A Margaret Atwood: writer; author of "The Handmaid's Tale"
B Roberta Bondar: space shuttle astronaut
C Kurt Browning: figure skater
D John Candy: comedic actor
E Wayne Gretzky:hockey superstar
F Margot Kidder actress; Lois Lane of "Superman" movies
G k.d. lang: rock/country singer and songwriter
H Michael J Fox: television and movie actor

54 If you could trade places with a famous Television personality, who on this list would you like to trade places with?
A Laurence Fishburne (CSI)
B Simon Baker (The Mentalist)
C Mark Harmon (NCIS)
D Charlie Sheen (Two and a half Men)
E Jodi Foster (Nim's Island and The Brave One)
F Meryl Streep (Julie and Julia)
G Gillian Anderson (The X Files)
H Sandra Bullock (The Blind Side)


55 Which of the following Graphic Organizers do you prefer to use?

A Mind Maps
B Concept Maps
C Venn Diagrams
D Fishbone Diagrams
E Placemats
F Brainstorming Diagram

56 My Writing can best be described as
A) Poor
B) Always neat
C) Good
D) Hard to read

57 When trying to concetrate, I can be
A) Easily distracted
B) Distracted by movement but not by sound
C) Easily distracted by sounds but not by movement
D) I am not easily distracted by sound or movement


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58. When working in a group
A) I would rather be somewhere else
B) Usually take notes to record the work
C) Enjoy talking about the issues and hearing other points of view
D) Enjoy listening but anxious to share my thoughts
E) Have difficulty listening to others

59 People can generally tell how I feel by
A) My body movement
B) My tone of voice
C) My facial expression
D) I am good at hiding my feelings

60. As a student, I like to be rewarded with
A) Written positve comments
B) Some contact like a pat on the back or handshake
C) Postive comments spoken to myself and the class
D) Positve comments spoken quietly to just me

61. When I am angry, I usually
A) Clench my fist or grasp something tightly
B) Storm off to leave the situation
C) Am quick to let people know why I am angry
D) Give others the "Silent" treatment
E) I get over my anger quickly

Source: What's My Style, W.J. Townsend, Brownlee Publishing
Learning Strategies: Student Handout Unit 2 Lesson 7


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Short Answer Questions
1. If there were a course that allowed you to choose what you would like to take?
What would it be?
Can you explain your reasons for taking the course?


2. What frustrates me the most in the classroom is....?


3. What types of Projects are the most fun to do?


4. What would the perfect classroom look like?


5. When you are frustrated or upset, what helps you calm down?


6. Describe the perfect teacher for you.

7. Describe the perfect student (from your point of view)