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and why do you need to know?

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K-W-L Write paragraph about how you learn best. This can be school related, but it can also be about something youve learned outside of school. Ex: science lab, rebuilding an engine, cooking, driving

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There are three main styles of learning: Visual Auditory Kinesthetic/Tactile

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Visual Visual Learners learn best when information is presented in writing, pictures. or diagrams. Do you like it when teachers write on the board, give handouts, and use an LCD? Do you try to remember information by creating pictures in your mind? Do you take a lot written notes from your textbooks and in class? If YES, you are probably a Visual Learner.

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Auditory Auditory Learners learn best when information is presented out loud. Do you seem to learn best in classes where the teacher lectures and there are class discussions? Does listening to CDs help you learn better? Do you find yourself reading aloud or talking things out to gain better understanding? If YES, you are probably an Auditory Learner.

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Kinesthetic/Tactile Tactile/Kinesthetic Learners learn best in hands-on learning settings Do you learn best when you can move about and handle things? Do you learn better when you have an actual object in your hands rather than a picture of the object or a verbal or written description of it? If YES, you are probably a Tactile/Kinesthetic Learner.

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Quiz Time! 1.I would rather read material in a textbook than listen to a lecture. Always Sometimes Never 2.I benefit from studying with a partner or study group. Always Sometimes Never 3. In my spare time, I like to do projects that involve using my hands (e.g. painting, constructing, using tools, etc.). Always Sometimes Never

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4.I find graphs and diagrams useful in clarifying concepts. 5. I find it useful to read out loud when reading a textbook.

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7. Reviewing information on flashcards helps me remember it. 8. I like solving mazes or jigsaw puzzles. 9. I can find the mistakes in my written work.

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10.I find myself talking out loud when studying by myself. 11.As a child, I liked to engage in physical activities during my free time. 12. I would rather listen to a book on CD/MP3 than read it.

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