FAQ

The Junior High has taken a Multiple Intelligence survey to determine their
strengths as a learner. No intelligence is better or more important than
the other. Your child has made a graph of their survey. You can
find this in their language arts' binder. We have been going over some
study strategies that might help them to be more successful learners.
Below are explanations of some of the types of intelligences and some
suggestions to help your child study.
  1. How does a visual learner learn?
  2. What study strategies will help a visual learner?
  3. How does an auditory learner learn?
  4. What study strategies will help an auditory learner?
  5. How does a kinesthetic learner learn?
  6. What study strategies will help a kinesthetic learner?



How does a visual learner learn?

A visual learners remembers by seeing and watching, and making
visual associations.


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What study strategies will help a visual learner?

Visual learner's study strategies:

underlining and highlighting information
drawing when listening
draw a map of events in history or draw
scientific process
make outlines of everything
copy what's on the board
diagram sentences
take notes, make lists
outline reading
make flashcards
reading maps
color code notes or concept maps
have a clear view of your teacher
illustrate your ideas as a picture
study in a quiet spot
visualize information as a picture to aid
memorization

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How does an auditory learner learn?






An auditory learner remembers by listening to verbal instructions
and repeating the sounds of words.

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What study strategies will help an auditory learner?

Auditory learner's study strategies:

create a rhythmic pattern like a poem or
song
reading assignments aloud
keeping visual distractions to a minimum
recording lectures
watching videos
repeating facts with eyes closed
participating in group discussions
using audiotapes for language practice
typing notes after writing them
explain material to someone else
create mnemonics to aid to memorization


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How does a kinesthetic learner learn?







A kinesthetic learner remembers by becoming physically involved;
participating in learning by doing something


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What study strategies will help a kinesthetic learner?







Kinesthetic learners study strategies:

give stories filled with action
write or highlight information when
listening
take periodic breaks when studying
role play
studying with others
use memory games
use flash cards to memorize
write lists repeatedly
use computer
point to subject matter when explaining
make flash cards
move around when learning new things
chew gum when studying
use bright colors to highlight material


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