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June 01, 2012

What's your child's study profile?

Find out which learning method fits your child best with this quiz. By Myra Mortega-Calulo

Your child’s learning ability goes beyond how lessons are presented in class, or how his teacher interacts with the students. His study profile also plays a major role on how he absorbs information. Some students perform better when they work alone, while others prefer collaborative learning. There are kids who do well when they have guidelines to follow, while others work better when they’re left alone to explore for more information. 

 

Knowing about your child’s study profile can help you assist him with schoolwork, as you can tap into his interests and strengths. Is he a voracious reader, a method learner, or the creative type? Take this quiz to find out!

 

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1 .) Your son is having trouble with his homework. How does he deal with it?
  1. He immediately goes online for some help.
  2. He works on it repeatedly until he finally gets it right.
  3. He skips it and moves on to easier items first. He’ll just work on it later.
2 .) How does your child review for an exam?
  1. He reads all his notes and checks for additional resources on each subject.
  2. He goes through his pointers carefully and methodically works on each item on the list.
  3. He prefers to work first on his favorite subjects first, then moves on to the harder ones.
3 .) Your child has the easiest time with these kinds of tests:
  1. Enumeration
  2. Modified true or false
  3. Essay
4 .) Dr. Howard Gardner, the developmental psychologist behind the "multiple intelligences" theory, suggests that there are different types of intelligences that influence how every student learns. Which one suits your child best?
  1. Verbal-Linguistic—your child shows preference for spoken and written language and uses it to process information.
  2. Logical-Mathematical—your child excels in problem solving and deductive reasoning.
  3. Visual-Spatial—your child displays a vivid imagination and shows the capacity to "think in pictures."
5 .) What’s your child’s study area at home like?
  1. It’s got a computer and stacks of books within arm's reach when he's studying.
  2. It’s clean and organized, with everything labeled and put in its place. Clutter annoys him.
  3. It’s messy, though he says he has his own system, and full of his doodles and artwork.
6 .) Your child is working on a book report. What’s the first draft like?
  1. It's a list of pros and cons of the story.
  2. It's a chronological account of the plot.
  3. It's a personal reflection on the story.
7 .) Which kind of schoolwork does your child like the most?
  1. Research projects
  2. Problem solving assignments
  3. Arts and crafts work
8 .) Your child's teacher gives you an assessment of your son's performance in the classroom. Which of the following best describes your child?
  1. He actively takes part in class discussions, and he even gives input drawn from sources outside the classroom lessons.
  2. He is timid and likes to keep his ideas to himself, but the work he submits is well thought-out and accurate.
  3. He loves sharing his opinions when asked, and he's unafraid to stick to his ideas, even if it differs from everybody else's.
9 .) Graphic organizers are visual representations of information and are commonly used by teachers to present facts easily and clearly. Which graphic organizer would work best with your child?
  1. Table—it would allow him to view a lot of information with just a quick glance.
  2. Flowchart—it would enable him to clearly list directions in sequential order.
  3. Pie chart—it presents an instantly understandable visual representation of ideas.
10 .) Your child is required to do a creative project for school. How does he go about it?
  1. He immediately goes online for ideas before deciding on what he will do.
  2. He heads straight for YouTube for instructional videos on his project.
  3. He dives into it the minute he gets home, as he already has something in mind.
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Myra Mortega-Calulo has been Female Network's Features Editor since June 2012, but she has been writing for FN as a freelance contributor since March 2010... Read more...
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