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Thinking Styles: The GLOBAL or ANALYTICAL Test

Instructions:

Complete the questionnaire below by clicking in the square. Check all statements that you think are true about yourself as a learner.

Once you have checked all the statements which are true about yourself, click on the Do I Think GLOBALLY or ANALYTICALLY? button below.

[1]  I make most decisions based on my feelings, rather than look at all the facts and figures.
[2]  I don't use many gestures when I explain something to someone.
[3]  I enjoy doing more than one thing at a time.
[4]  I can work well even when it is noisy.
[5]  I take frequent breaks when I study.
[6]  I enjoy learning from posters, photographs, looking at models, etc.
[7]  I prefer to sit at a desk when I study.
[8]  I study best when it is quiet.
[9]  I prefer studying in a very well-lit area.
[10]  I prefer studying in a shaded area.
[11]  When I am given an assignment, I like the teacher to give clear, detailed instructions.
[12]  I don't like to eat or drink while I study.
[13]  I usually finish my homework on time.
[14]  I enjoy studying while sitting in a soft chair or couch.
[15]  I find it difficult having to sit in one place for a long time.
[16]  When I study I get distracted easily by noise in the background.
[17]  I like to work alone.
[18]  I prefer to work in a small group or with a partner.
[19]  I prefer to study with background music.
[20]  I feel more comfortable in cool weather than I do in warm weather.
[21]  I like my teacher to check my school work.
[22]  I prefer warm temperatures to cool temperatures.
[23]  I can sit in one place for a long time.
[24]  I am easily motivated to do my school work.
[25]  I concentrate best when working at a table or desk.
[26]  I often nibble while I study.
[27]  I don't like bright light when I study.
[28]  I like to do well at school.
[29]  I often forget to finish my homework.
[30]  I like studying with others.
[31]  I think it's important to have new information introduced with humour or a good, interesting story.
[32]  When I am working on a task, I like to finish it.
[33]  I prefer sitting or lying on cushions or on the floor when I study to sitting at a desk.
[34]  I prefer to do one task at a time.
[35]  I don't enjoy working in groups.
[36]  I don't really care about getting certificates, stickers or stamps as rewards for my work.
[37]  I like to make my parents happy by getting good marks.
[38]  I don't enjoy working in groups.
[39]  I don't enjoy getting a lot of instructions.
[40]  I prefer to have instructions written down so I can check on them again later.
[41]  When I explain something, I gesture quite a lot.
[42]  I tend to use logic and look at facts and figures to help me make my decisions rather than my emotions or 'gut feeling'.
[43]  It is often difficult for me to get interested in my school work.

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