1. MULTIPLE INTELLIGENCES / ADIMEN ANITZAK
The theory of multiple intelligences was developed in 1983 by Dr. Howard Gardner, professor of education at Harvard University. It suggests that the traditional notion of intelligence, based on I.Q. testing, is far too limited. Instead, Dr. Gardner proposes eight different intelligences to account for a broader range of human potential in children and adults. These intelligences are:
Linguistic intelligence (“word smart”)
Logical-mathematical intelligence (“number/reasoning smart”)
Spatial intelligence (“picture smart”)
Bodily-Kinesthetic intelligence (“body smart”)
Musical intelligence (“music smart”)
Interpersonal intelligence (“people smart”)
Intrapersonal intelligence (“self smart”)
Naturalist intelligence (“nature smart”)
1.2. Multiple Intelligences Survey
Multiple Intelligences is Howard Gardner's psychological theory about people and their different types of intelligences (logical, visual, musical, etc.). This test will help you discover your strongest types of intelligence and how these types helps you to learn.
2. Multiple Intelligence
Survey Instructions
1. Either read, or listen as your teacher
reads each of the statements on a page.
2. Colour in the faces:
If a statement is like you,
fill the smiling face with green.
If you can’t decide whether or not
the statement is like you, colour
the middle face yellow.
If a statement is not like you,
colour the frowning face red.
3. If you aren’t sure what a statement
means, ask your teacher.
Graphing
Your Data
1. Turn back and look at the Number
Smart page.
2. Count the number of smiley faces you
coloured on that page.
3. Turn to the back of this booklet and
find the wedge of the pie graph that is
labelled Number Smart (orange).
4. Starting at the centre section of
Number Smart, colour one section for
each of the smiley faces you have
counted. (Use orange for this wedge).
5. Do the same for the other 7 types of
Smart, using the colours shown on the
graph.
3. Nature
Smart
I like to walk outside.
I like animals.
I like to watch TV shows about
nature.
I like to plant flower and
vegetable gardens.
I know the names of different
dinosaur.
I like to name things.
I collect and organize things like
rocks, marbles or teddy bears.
I like to watch things going on
around me.
Word
Smart
I like books.
I can hear words in my head
before I read, speak or write.
I like word games and puzzles.
(E.g., word search; crossword)
I like to write, read and listen
when I’m learning.
I talk about what I have learned.
I am proud of something that
I have written.
I am a good speller.
I like tongue twisters.
4. Body
Smart
I like to climb on playground
equipment.
I like acting.
My best ideas come when I am
walking.
I like to jog or do physical
activity.
I like working at crafts.
(E.g., sewing, building models)
I move my hands when I talk.
I like to take things apart and put
them back together.
I am a member of a group or
team. (E.g., ballet class, karate,
soccer team, hockey team)
Self
Smart
I like to spend time alone.
(E.g., video games, reading)
I find it easier to think when I am
alone.
I can tell when I have done
something well.
I like working alone on a hobby.
I know that I am special.
I like to solve problems by
myself.
I like practising to improve my
skills.
I don’t let others bully me.
5. People
Smart
I like being with other people.
I have many friends.
I like playing on team.
I like parties with lots of people.
I like to cooperate and learn with
others in a group.
Like to lead others and organize
games.
I like community activities like
going to church or family picnics.
I like to ask others to help me
solve problems.
Number
Smart
I like to work with numbers in
my head. (E.g., math problems,
or working with money)
I like using computers and the
Internet.
I like playing games like chess
or checkers.
I like solving brainteasers and
puzzles.
I follow steps to solve problems.
I like to do experiments and to
test things.
I like figuring out how things
work. (E.g., toys and machines)
I am a good guesser.
6. Picture
Smart
I like to do jigsaw puzzles and
mazes.
I like to draw and doodle with
different colours and shapes.
I can see the pictures in my head
when I think about things.
I like to read maps and charts.
I like to read pictures books.
I like to watch movies, videos,
DVD’s and television shows.
I like to play video games.
I remember my dreams.
Music
Smart
I like to listen to music.
I like to play a musical
instrument. (E.g., piano, guitar)
I like to make tapping sounds.
I love to dance.
I like to tap the beat of music.
I know the words to many
different songs.
I sing in a choir or music group.
I like to sing tunes or jingles
in my head.