Learning style test by Kolb and Juch (+ Graph and Diagram)

Test your learning style with the Kolb and Juch learning style test. There are four different learning styles. For example, one person is more of a thinker in his learning and the other is more of a doer. Another prefers to observe and another prefers activity and decision-making. Although everyone uses all four learning styles, according to Kolb there is usually one or two predominant learning styles. With the learning style test you find out whether you are a doer, reflector, thinker or decision maker.

Learning styles

People learn in different ways. The psychologist Kolb has distinguished four different learning styles. A learning style is the way someone learns. Each learning style has specific characteristics.

People have different learning styles. Sometimes someone is more of a thinker in his way of learning; another is more of a doer. Some people prefer to observe/observe things. Others are more active and prefer to plan and organize.

Learning style test by Kolb and Juch

This learning style test is based on Kolb and Juch. With this test or questionnaire you can discover your preferred learning style(s). People have usually unconsciously used or mastered a certain way of learning over the years. By means of this questionnaire you can find out what your learning preference or learning style is. Although everyone uses all four learning styles, someone – according to Kolb – has one or two predominant learning styles.

Answering test items

When answering, it is best to keep your work situation in mind. It is important to answer based on how you actually act and think. It’s not about how you would like to act or behave . In any case, there are no right or wrong answers: one answer is not better than the other.

Statements in learning style test

In the questionnaire below you will see 80 statements. If you think that a particular statement suits you, i.e. if you agree more than you disagree, please put a cross: X in the ‘Yes’ column behind the statements. If the statement does not make sense to you: you disagree more than you agree with it, then simply leave the box empty. Make sure you answer all questions and do not skip any questions.

NO	80 statements – only put an	Yes
01	I have strong ideas about what is right or wrong
02	I’m often reckless
03	I prefer to solve problems step by step, without giving free rein to my imagination
04	I think formalities restrict people
05	I have a reputation for having a direct, no-nonsense style
06	I consider actions based on intuition to be just as good as those based on careful consideration/analysis
07	I like work where I have the time to figure everything out
08	I regularly ask people about their principles
09	The most important thing is how something works out in practice
10	I actively look for new experiences
11	When I hear about a new approach/idea, I immediately put it into practice
12	I attach great importance to self-discipline (sticking to a certain routine, e.g. dieting/regular fitness, etc.)
13	I find it valuable/honorable to do something thoroughly
14	I get along best with logical/analytical people and less well with spontaneous/irrational people
15	I exercise care when interpreting available information and do not draw hasty conclusions
16	I prefer to make a decision after careful consideration of many alternatives
17	I am more attracted to new/unusual ideas than to practical ideas
18	I don’t like something that is not finished and prefer to fit everything into a coherent pattern
19	I accept/adhere to established procedures as long as I find them efficient in achieving a goal
20	I like to relate my actions to a general principle
21	I like to get straight to the point in discussions
22	I tend to maintain a certain distance from my colleagues
23	I find it a huge challenge to tackle something new and different
24	I like witty, spontaneous people
25	I will first delve into all the details before drawing a conclusion
26	I find it difficult to come up with wild/spontaneous ideas
27	I don’t like to waste time beating around the bush
28	I’m careful not to jump to conclusions
29	I like to have as many sources of information as possible: the more data to think about, the better
30	I’m often irritated by superficial people who don’t take everything very seriously
31	I listen to others first before giving my opinion
32	I usually make it clear how I think about something
33	I enjoy seeing other people engaged in discussions
34	I prefer to respond spontaneously and flexibly to events rather than planning everything in advance
35	I am attracted to techniques such as network analysis, flow diagrams, branching programs, etc.
36	I find it annoying to rush through work to meet a time limit
37	I judge ideas on their practical value
38	Quiet, thoughtful people often make me feel uneasy
39	I’m often annoyed by people who rush headlong into something
40	I think it’s more important to enjoy the present than to think about the past or the future
41	I consider decisions based on thorough information analysis to be better than those based on intuition
42	I have a tendency towards perfectionism
43	I often contribute ideas that suddenly come to mind in discussions
44	I come up with practical/realistic ideas in discussions
45	I believe that rules are there to be broken
46	I prefer to distance myself from a situation and look at things from all sides
47	I often see the weaknesses and inconsistencies in the arguments others make
48	I generally talk more than I listen
49	I often see better, more practical ways to get something done
50	I believe that written reports should be short and concise
51	I believe that rational/logical thinking should prevail
52	I prefer to keep conversations businesslike rather than making small talk
53	I like people who have both feet firmly on the ground
54	I get impatient when people come up with irrelevant things and wander off into discussions
55	When writing a report, I often write a few drafts before creating the final version
56	I like to try things to see if they work in practice
57	I think it is important to find solutions according to a logical approach
58	I like being the big talker
59	I am often the realist in conversations and ensure that no one strays or gets lost in hazy speculations
60	I like to consider many alternatives before making a decision
61	I often find myself the most down-to-earth and objective in conversations with people
62	I prefer to stay in the background in discussions rather than taking the lead and speaking out
63	I like to see current affairs in a broader/longer-term perspective
64	I consider it an extra experience when something goes wrong and shake it off
65	I usually dismiss wild/spontaneous ideas as impractical
66	I always think: ,Look before you leap,
67	I generally listen more than I talk
68	I am often harsh on people who have difficulty approaching problems logically
69	I usually find that the end justifies the means
70	I don’t care about hurting others as long as the work gets done
71	I experience the formality of specific objectives and plans as oppressive
72	I am usually the ‘hub’ of a company
73	I do whatever it takes to get something done
74	I get bored easily with methodical, detailed work
75	I like to investigate the principles, principles and theories that underlie matters/events
76	I always like to find out what other people think
77	I like meetings to be orderly and without deviation from the agenda
78	I do not get involved in subjective or controversial topics
79	I enjoy drama and excitement in a crisis situation
80	I am seen by others as someone who cannot understand other people’s feelings

Learning style scores

In the list below, circle the number of the statements that you answered with an X or Yes.

I – Question number	II – Question number	III – Question number	IV – Question number
2	7	1	5
4	13	3	9
6	15	8	11
10	16	12	19
17	25	14	21
23	28	18	27
24	29	20	35
32	31	22	37
34	33	26	44
38	36	30	49
40	39	42	50
43	41	47	53
45	46	51	54
48	52	57	56
58	55	61	59
64	60	63	65
71	62	68	69
72	66	75	70
74	67	77	73
79	76	78	80

Now count the total number of numbers you have circled per row (vertically) and add them together.

Total I =

Total II =

Total III =

Total IV =

Below you can see the associated learning styles:

Learning style I	Learning style II	Learning style III	Learning style IV
Doener	Thinker	Reflector	Decision maker

Now look at the scores (max. 20 per row). The most logical conclusion would be: the highest score is therefore my predominant learning style. This does not necessarily have to be the case. The scores must first be related to the standard. The table below shows the standards. If you look there you will see exactly what your preference is: your learning style.

	very strong preference	strong preference	moderate preference	low preference	very low preference
Doener	13 – 20	11 – 12	7 – 10	4 – 6	0 – 3
Thinker	18 – 20	15 – 17	12 – 14	9 – 11	0 – 8
Reflector	16 – 20	14 – 15	11 – 13	8 – 10	0 – 7
Decision maker	17 – 20	15 – 16	12 – 14	9 – 11	0 – 8

The doer, thinker, reflector and decision maker learning styles

Doer – Concrete experience (Feeling) – Learning style is Accommodation
Thinker – Reflective observation (Watching) – Learning style is Divergent
Reflector – Abstract concept formation (Thinking) – Learning style is Assimilation
Decision maker – Active experimenting (Doing) – Learning style is Converging

Learning styles score overviews

You can enter your learning style scores in the XY graph and/or the pie chart.

XY graph

Pie chart with percentages

Learning styles test according to psychologist David Kolb
Learning style – Education and Profession (Kolb)
Learning style and learning (Kolb learning phase cycle)