Read the following passage about 'learning styles'.
The term ‘learning styles’ refers to a variety of ways of learning. The ‘learning styles’ theory is based on the observation that most people prefer an identifiable method of interacting with, taking in, and processing stimuli or information. The idea of individualised ‘learning styles’ originated in the 1970s, and acquired enormous popularity. Proponents say that teachers should assess the learning styles of their students and adapt their classroom methods to best fit each student's preference.
The basis and efficacy of these proposals are extensively criticised. Although children and adults express personal preferences, there is no evidence that identifying a student's learning style produces better outcomes, and there is significant evidence that the hypothesis (that a student will learn best if taught in a method deemed appropriate for his or her learning style) may be invalid.
Choose the best answer (A, B, or C) for questions 1 and 2 below.
1. The idea that people should learn according to their preferred learning style
A) has influenced all teachers.
B) became popular around 40 years ago.
C) has never been disputed.
2. There is no evidence that
A) people have learning preferences.
B) the hypothesis might be wrong.
C) it is beneficial to identify students’ preferred learning styles.
I think
1. B
2. C
Posted by: rufoo | April 09, 2012 at 09:38
1.B ( In the 1970s the idea of learning style became pooular and proponents say that teachers should assess the learning style of their students)
2.C (there is no evidence that identifying a student's learning style produces better outcomes)
Posted by: Mh | April 09, 2012 at 09:49
1. B
2. C
thx Simon
Posted by: Abbas | April 09, 2012 at 10:07
1-a
2-b
Posted by: SEUNG | April 09, 2012 at 10:48
1.a
2.c
Posted by: gangchil | April 09, 2012 at 10:56
1.B
2.C
Posted by: Domenico | April 09, 2012 at 11:35
B & C
Posted by: Ruth W | April 09, 2012 at 11:46
Hi Simon
1)b
2)c
Posted by: Roy | April 09, 2012 at 11:55
Hi
I suppose the correct answers might be:
1- B
2 - C
Posted by: Hemn Merany | April 09, 2012 at 11:57
1.B
2.C
Posted by: Tereza | April 09, 2012 at 14:01
B & C
Thanks,
Posted by: JDP | April 09, 2012 at 14:29
1. c
2. c
Posted by: laarni | April 09, 2012 at 14:48
Hi Simon, my answers are:
1. A
2. C
Posted by: tienle | April 09, 2012 at 15:14
1.b
2.c
Posted by: sabah | April 09, 2012 at 15:42
B and C
Posted by: Fen | April 09, 2012 at 16:26
Hi!
My answers are:
1-B "in the 1970s, and acquired enormous popularity"
2-C "there is no evidence that identifying a student's learning style produces better outcomes"
Posted by: thong | April 09, 2012 at 16:30
Hi Simon,
my answers are:
1 - B "The idea of individualised ‘learning styles’ originated in the 1970s, and acquired enormous popularity."
2 - C " there is no evidence that identifying a student's learning style produces better outcomes"
Posted by: peter_hun | April 09, 2012 at 16:54
1-B
2-C
thank you very much simon
Posted by: ali ahmadi | April 09, 2012 at 17:43
Hi , my answer is:1 B
2:C
Posted by: Veena | April 09, 2012 at 18:05
1)B
2)C
Posted by: Fadiah | April 09, 2012 at 19:03
1- B
2- C
& thank u Simon
Posted by: emran | April 09, 2012 at 20:37
1-B
2-C
Thanks Simon
Posted by: Noha | April 09, 2012 at 21:19
1-B
2-C
Posted by: Azadeh | April 09, 2012 at 23:28
Hi,
my answer is
B
A
Posted by: arshita | April 10, 2012 at 00:24
1. B
2. B C
Posted by: zitao zhou | April 10, 2012 at 02:36
1. B
2. C
Posted by: gloria | April 10, 2012 at 03:42
1.(B)
2.(C)
Thanks Simon!
Posted by: Charles Wang | April 10, 2012 at 04:29
Hi simson!
My answer
1, A Because the question mention to what people should learn
2,C
Posted by: TN | April 10, 2012 at 07:26
Hi Simon,
My answer is:
1-B
2-C
Thank you very much for your lessons.
Posted by: Han | April 10, 2012 at 07:52
Hi
1- A
2- B
Posted by: Rony | April 10, 2012 at 09:17
H Simon,
Here my answers are
1-B
2-C
Thanks,
Tayfun
Posted by: Tayfun Kurt | April 10, 2012 at 10:53
1. B
2. C
Posted by: gill | April 10, 2012 at 11:07
CORRECT ANSWERS FROM SIMON:
B
C
If you got the answers wrong, some of the students' answers above explain the correct answers well.
Posted by: Simon | April 10, 2012 at 11:45
1. B
2.C
Posted by: jovan aulakh | April 10, 2012 at 17:50
yeah sure its
1. B
2. C
Posted by: Wahab | April 10, 2012 at 18:35
1-b,2-c.damm sure
Posted by: hussain | April 11, 2012 at 06:09
1b,2c
Posted by: Nicat | April 11, 2012 at 10:43
Hi Simon,
Thank you very much for putting up this site. I found it last night and my test is tomorrow. I wish i had found it earlier. You've put up some really good examples and tips which have helped me iron out some issues and understand what the examiner is looking for.
I didn't get the time to join-in and answer your questions but still wanted to thank you for the time and effort you have dedicated to this site.
Wishing you all the best.
PS - my answers to this question were B & C. :)
Posted by: Irfan | April 11, 2012 at 16:14
I'm sure
1-B
2-c
thanks
Posted by: blurose | April 13, 2012 at 15:50
B 1970 proves it and also bcoz A & C are wrong matches
C it's clearly mentioned.
Posted by: Vidisha Jain | April 25, 2012 at 12:52
c
Posted by: dheeraj | April 29, 2012 at 02:56
1.B
2.C
Posted by: Nataly | May 05, 2012 at 21:00
1.B
2.A
Posted by: Filo | May 07, 2012 at 20:05
1.B 2.C
Posted by: musharaf | May 08, 2012 at 23:11
1-B, 2-C
Posted by: Ibrahim | May 10, 2012 at 14:12
My answers:
1-B
2-C
Posted by: Mizan | May 21, 2012 at 02:11
1.a
2.b
Posted by: DIVYA | May 21, 2012 at 09:45
b and c
Posted by: lylita | May 21, 2012 at 19:29
Hi,
1-B
2-C
Habib
Posted by: Habib | June 13, 2012 at 14:19
1. B
2.C
Posted by: Saja | June 16, 2012 at 17:28
a & c sir.
Posted by: kuljinder | July 22, 2012 at 06:10
The ‘learning styles’ theory is based on the observation that most people prefer an identifiable method of interacting with, taking in, and processing stimuli or information.
Posted by: masssuit | August 02, 2012 at 08:29
some time i do not well in ielts... because of pressure of time... it forces me that do not read passage
Posted by: kalu singh | October 11, 2013 at 16:32
1-b
2-c
Posted by: ali | September 14, 2014 at 13:17
b
b
Posted by: farhana | August 14, 2015 at 19:58
Hi Simon,
I've just started using your blog and absolutely loved it. Thank you for providing us with these great exercises and amazing content.
I've started reading the blog from the very beginning and would love to ask a question here. Not sure if you check old topics as well but would love to hear from you.
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The text reads;
The idea of individualised ‘learning styles’ originated in the 1970s, and acquired enormous popularity.
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The question reads;
The idea that people should learn according to their preferred learning style became popular around 40 years ago.
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I have answered both questions correctly but my query is that can we understand from the passage that ''preferred learning styles'' gained popularity 40 years ago? What's mentioned is that the idea of ''learning styles'' initiated 40 years ago but there is no specific date as to ''when it gained popularity''. The other 2 choices were definitely not correct so I chose B as well but would love to hear from you if that exercise was a T/F/NG. How would your approach be?
Thanks in advance.
Posted by: Burak | September 30, 2019 at 14:12