This study investigated learning styles differences of 500 students in grades 4-8 using the Learning Style Inventory. Although significant overall differences were found between average and above average achieving students in learning style preferences, specific findings contradicted an earlier study suggesting that it is inappropriate to…

Thirteen New York City third graders and 72 sixth graders completed a state reading test and the Learning Style Inventory (LSI) by Dunn, Dunn, and Price. Eleven LSI variables accounted for significant differences between high and low achievers in reading. Variables include preferred learning environment, learning modalities, and personality…