Learning Style Reflection — Acton Academy Columbus
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Learning Style Reflection

This is not a test. There are no right or wrong answers. Answer honestly based on how you actually like to learn.

1 – Strongly disagree
2 – Disagree
3 – Not sure / depends
4 – Agree
5 – Strongly agree
Your name
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Activities, Projects, and Variety
1. I like learning about lots of different topics.
Strongly disagree
Strongly agree
2. I enjoy hands-on projects.
Strongly disagree
Strongly agree
3. I like when quests have many different activities.
Strongly disagree
Strongly agree
4. I like building or making something when we learn.
Strongly disagree
Strongly agree
5. I feel satisfied when I finish a project.
Strongly disagree
Strongly agree
6. I like experiments and activities.
Strongly disagree
Strongly agree
7. I like when learning feels easy and fun.
Strongly disagree
Strongly agree
8. I like when the guide explains exactly what to do.
Strongly disagree
Strongly agree
9. I like when everyone in the studio does the same thing.
Strongly disagree
Strongly agree
10. I like having clear instructions.
Strongly disagree
Strongly agree
11. I like learning things that are quick to understand.
Strongly disagree
Strongly agree
12. I like learning facts more than big ideas.
Strongly disagree
Strongly agree
2
Depth and Exploration
1. I prefer learning one topic deeply instead of many topics quickly.
Strongly disagree
Strongly agree
2. I enjoy research more than projects.
Strongly disagree
Strongly agree
3. I like when we stay on one topic for a long time.
Strongly disagree
Strongly agree
4. I like understanding how things really work.
Strongly disagree
Strongly agree
5. I feel satisfied when I really understand something.
Strongly disagree
Strongly agree
6. I like reading, researching, or discussing ideas.
Strongly disagree
Strongly agree
7. I like when learning feels difficult and makes me think.
Strongly disagree
Strongly agree
8. I get bored when things are too easy.
Strongly disagree
Strongly agree
9. I like figuring things out on my own.
Strongly disagree
Strongly agree
10. I like choosing my own topic.
Strongly disagree
Strongly agree
11. I like working at my own pace.
Strongly disagree
Strongly agree
12. I like having freedom in how I do my work.
Strongly disagree
Strongly agree
13. I enjoy learning about topics like the brain, sleep, or how the body works.
Strongly disagree
Strongly agree
14. I like asking questions that don't have one simple answer.
Strongly disagree
Strongly agree
15. I like learning things that take time to understand.
Strongly disagree
Strongly agree
16. I like learning things that connect to real life.
Strongly disagree
Strongly agree
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Part 3 — Short Answer
A few sentences is great — skip any you want
1. When do you feel most interested in learning?
2. When do you feel bored?
3. Do you prefer...
4. What was one quest you really enjoyed? Why?
5. What was one quest you didn't enjoy? Why?
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Project Preference
For each topic, which way of learning sounds better?
1 = Strongly prefer Project A ·2 = Slightly prefer A ·3 = Both sound good ·4 = Slightly prefer B ·5 = Strongly prefer Project B
1. Learning about the brain
Project A
Build a model of the brain and label the parts, then do activities showing what each part does.
Project B
Research the brain in depth and create a presentation explaining the parts, how they work together, and what scientists are still learning.
Prefer A
Prefer B
2. Learning about the immune system
Project A
Do hands-on activities showing how germs spread and how the immune system fights infection.
Project B
Research how the immune system really works — antibodies, vaccines, and autoimmune diseases — and explain it in detail.
Prefer A
Prefer B
3. Learning about energy in the body
Project A
Do experiments with exercise, heart rate, and breathing to see how the body uses energy.
Project B
Research how the body makes energy at the cellular level (ATP, metabolism, mitochondria) and explain how the system works.
Prefer A
Prefer B
4. Learning about sleep
Project A
Do activities about sleep habits, track your sleep, and make a poster about why sleep is important.
Project B
Research the science of sleep — brain waves, hormones, circadian rhythm, and memory — and create a deep explanation.
Prefer A
Prefer B
5. Learning about muscles and movement
Project A
Do physical activities, strength tests, and build models showing how muscles move bones.
Project B
Research how muscles grow, repair, and work with nerves, and explain the biology behind movement.
Prefer A
Prefer B
6. Learning about disease
Project A
Do simulations showing how diseases spread and how doctors treat patients.
Project B
Research how viruses and bacteria work, how the immune system responds, and why some diseases are hard to cure.
Prefer A
Prefer B
7. Learning about genetics
Project A
Do trait activities, Punnett squares, and simple experiments about inheritance.
Project B
Research DNA, mutations, genetic disorders, and gene editing, and explain how genetics really works.
Prefer A
Prefer B
8. Learning about the nervous system
Project A
Do reaction-time games, reflex tests, and activities showing how nerves send signals.
Project B
Research neurons, the brain, and how signals travel through the nervous system, and explain the system in detail.
Prefer A
Prefer B
9. Learning about evolution
Project A
Do games and simulations showing how animals adapt and survive.
Project B
Research natural selection, mutation, fossils, and genetics, and explain how evolution actually happens.
Prefer A
Prefer B
10. Learning about stress
Project A
Do activities about emotions, relaxation, and how stress affects daily life.
Project B
Research how stress works in the brain and body — hormones, nervous system, and long-term health effects.
Prefer A
Prefer B

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