Howard Gardner proposed the theory of multiple intelligences in 1983. The theory suggests that intelligence is not a single general ability but rather consists of at least eight specific intelligences: linguistic, logical-mathematical, spatial, bodily-kinesthetic, musical, interpersonal, intrapersonal, and naturalistic. The document provides descriptions of each type of intelligence, including examples of skills and strengths associated with each one. It also includes information about IQ ranges and intelligence quotient testing.

1. MULTIPLE
INTELLIGENCES

2. MULTIPLE INTELLIGENCES THEORY
(1983)
Howard Gardner
(1943 – Up to present)

3.  . Is there someone in your family who everyone says is
brilliant? Who and why?
 2. Do you know anyone who shines at languages? How
do they do it?
 3. Some people say they get flashes of inspiration in
strange places (in the shower for example). Did this ever
happen to you? Do you ever get flashes of inspiration?
Where?
 4. Can you remember someone from your schooldays
who was very dull? What did they do to make you think
that?
 5. What do you think of Multiple Intelligence Theory? Do
you think it is a good way of measuring intelligence? Do
you think intelligence can be measured?

4. What does “intelligence” mean to you?
 Intelligence is sometimes measured by a person’s
IQ (intelligence quotient) which can be obtained
through a series of tests. The higher your IQ, the
brighter you are. Tests that measure a person’s IQ
often consist of a series of logical problems, like
this one: What is the next letter in the sequence?
O,T,T,F,F,S,S,E…

5. Where will your score fall within the following
ranges?
80-90 (below average)
90-110 (average intelligence)
111-121 (above average)
122-130 (highly intelligent)
131-141 (gifted)
142+ (genius - top 1%)

7. People who have visual/spatial intelligence think in
pictures and have a developed ability to visualize
things. They are often good at directions, maps and
manipulating images. They can be good designers.
҉Good at doing puzzles
҉Good at interpreting graphs, pictures,
and charts
҉Enjoy drawing, painting, and visual arts
҉Recognizes patterns easily
҉Picture Smart
҉Enjoy reading and writing

8. People who have linguistic intelligence think in words
rather than pictures.
They have good listening skills and often outshine
others in learning a language.
They can be dazzling speakers.
•WordSmart
•Ability to write or read
•Ability to rhyme
•Good speakers
•Enjoys reading and writing
•Good at debating
•Able to explain things well
•Uses humor when telling stories

9. People with this intelligence are good at logic
and maths and use reason.
They are often curious about the world
around them and like to make connections
between things. They like to do experiments.
* Number smart
* Ability to do math
* Excellent problem-solving skills
* Enjoy thinking about abstract ideas
* Like conducting scientific experiments

10. This refers to the ability to control body
movements and handle objects with skill.
People with this intelligence often have a good
sense of balance and eye-hand coordination.
҉•Good at dancing
҉Good at playing sports
҉Tends to remember by
doing, rather than hearing or
seeing

11. People who have musical intelligence think in
sounds, rhythms and patterns. They
immediately respond to music either
appreciating or criticizing what they hear. They
might get flashes of inspiration listening to
different kinds of music.
 Enjoy singing
҉ Enjoy playing
musical instruments
҉ Recognizing musical
patterns and tones
easily
҉ Good at remembering
songs and melodies

12. This refers to the ability to relate to others.
Interpersonally bright people sometimes
have the ability to detect other people’s feelings
and motivations. They are great
organizers, but can sometimes manipulate
people. They often try to keep the peace
and encourage cooperation in groups.
҉Good at verbal communication
҉Skilled nonverbal communication
҉See situations from different
perspectives
҉Good at resolving conflicts

13. People who have this intelligence
understand themselves and the reason
that they do things. They know their
strengths and weaknesses and can act on
these.
҉Good at analyzing strengths and
weaknesses
҉Enjoy analyzing theories and ideas
҉Excellent self-awareness
҉Clearly understand the basis for their
own motivations and feelings

14. Involves the ability to recognize patterns
and relationships in nature.
Naturalistic is the most recent addition to
Gardner’s theory and has been with more
resistance than his original seven
intelligences.
According to Gardner, individuals who are
high in this area are more in tune with
nature and are often interested in
nurturing, exploring the environment, and
learning about other species.
These individuals are said to be highly
aware of even subtle changes to their
environments.
҉Interest in subjects such as botany, biology,
and zoology
҉Good at categorizing information easily
҉Likes camping, hiking, gardening, and
exploring the outdoors
҉Doesn’t enjoy learning unfamiliar topics
that have no connections with nature

15. What are
my
Learning
Strengths?