Learning styles

I saw a link to a learning styles test on another blog. I have wondered how to know what my kids' learning styles are or will be and how best to adapt what I do for them. They are too young for this test, but it is interesting to see the results for me. I wasn't surprised especially the visual bit and the part about liking to work on my own. I was surprised about the music part, but I knew I am not a linguistic learner. It was pretty interesting.

Eight Styles of Learning:

Logical/Mathematical Learner
likes to: do experiments, figure things out, work with numbers, ask questions and explore patterns and relationships.
is good at: math, reasoning, logic and problem solving.
learns best by: categorizing, classifying and working with abstract patterns/relationships.

Spatial Learner
likes to: draw, build, design and create things, daydream, look at pictures/slides, watch movies and play with machines.
is good at: imagining things, sensing changes, mazes/puzzles and reading maps, charts.
learns best by: visualizing, dreaming, using the mind's eye and working with colors/pictures.

Musical Learner
likes to: sing, hum tunes, listen to music, play an instrument and respond to music.
is good at: picking up sounds, remembering melodies, noticing pitches/rhythms and keeping time.
learns best by: rhythm, melody and music.

Intrapersonal Learner
likes to: work alone and pursue own interests.
is good at: understanding self, focusing inward on feelings/dreams, following instincts, pursuing interests/goals and being original.
learns best by: working alone, individualized projects, self-paced instruction and having own space.