What type of learner are you?

Perhaps unsurprisingly, mathematical learners err towards careers in programming, accountancy, science, research and other number and pattern-orientated careers.

Qualities:

• Pattern recognition
• Good with numbers
• Predisposition towards grouping and classification

Commonly called hands-on learners, kinesthetics prefer to physically engage with the materials of the subject matter.

Qualities:

• Preference to ‘get their hands dirty’
• Energetic, may drum fingers or shake legs
• Action-orientated and outgoing
• May de-prioritise reading and writing

Physical learners represent about 5% of the population , and gravitate towards careers with lots of hands on work like emergency services, physical education and sports.

Verbal learning includes both writing and speaking. Verbal learners might have a preference for reading and writing, word games and poems. Verbal learners know the meanings of a broad category of words, can use them effectively, and actively seek out new words to add to their repertoire.

Qualities:

• Intellectual
• Bookworm
• Good story teller

Social learners show preference towards groups and collaboration. Some, but not all, will gravitate towards leadership within a group. Qualities:

• Extraverted
• Good communicator
• Sensitive and empathetic

Solitary learners can be visual, auditory, physical, verbal or logical learners. Fulfilling all the needs of the solitary student will ensure they are fully engaged.

Qualities

• Independent
• Introspective
• Private

Intrapersonal learners may gravitate towards careers with a lot of self determination or motivation, as well as solitary workloads. Think:

• Researchers
• Writers and authors
• Programmers and coders