1. The Theory of Multiple Intelligences
Developed by Howard Gardner
Rather than “How smart are you?”
He asked...

2. Psychologist Howard Gardner
 Minimum of Eight
Intelligences
 Musical-Rhythmic
 Bodily-Kinesthetic
 Logical-Mathematical
 Linguistic-Verbal
 Spatial-Visual
 Interpersonal
 Intrapersonal
 Naturalist

3. Musical-Rhythmic
 Usually a person is skilled in
tasks involving music. Such
as singing, picks up on
sounds, easily remembers
melodies and rhythms.
 Likes and learns best through
singing, humming, playing an
instrument, and listening to
music.

4. Bodily Kinesthetic
 People who are skilled
in using the body in the
solution of problems or
in the construction of
products or displays.
 Examples are dancers,
athletes, surgeons,
crafters, and people
skilled with tools.

5. Logical- Mathematics
 People skilled in math,
problem solving, and
scientific thinking.

6. Linguistic-Verbal
 People who are skilled
in the production and
use of language.
 Best at reading, writing,
remembering dates,
and telling stories.

7. Spatial-Visual
 People who skills are
exceptional in spatial
configurations.
 Such as artists and
architects

8. Interpersonal
 People who are skilled
in dealing with others.
They are sensitive to
feelings, moods,
temperaments,
motivations, and
intentions.
 They usually enjoy
charity work and
helping others.

9. Intrapersonal
 People who are very in
tune with ones self.
 They like to meditate
and look for the inner
lite.

10. Naturalist
 People who seem to be
in tune with nature.
 Abilities to identify
patterns in nature.