Multiple Intelligences

 

Musical/Rhythmic
The ability to enjoy and express
using rhythm/musical instruments

 

 

Interpersonal
The ability to understand, cooperate
and relate
to others

 

 

Intrapersonal
The ability to form an accurate model of oneself
and to use that model to operate effectively in life

 

 

 

Logical/Mathematical
The ability to use inductive and deductive thinking
to solve abstract problems and understand complex relationships

 

 

Visual/Spatial
The ability to visualize the world accurately and
to be able to recreate
one’s visual experiences

 

 

 

Bodily/Kinesthetic
The ability to control and interpret body motions, manipulate
physical objects and establish harmony between the body and mind

 

 

 

Verbal/Linguistic
The ability to use
written or spoken language effectively

 

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MULTIPLE INTELLIGENCES CHECKLIST

Verbal/Linguistic Intelligence
1.) like to write, read and listen
2.) like to tell jokes and stories
3.) have a good memory for names, dates or trivia
4.) enjoy reading books and writing stories
5.) spell words accurately and easily
6.) have a well developed vocabulary
7.) use language fluently
8.) like doing crossword puzzles
9.) like playing word games
Musical/Rhythmic Intelligence
1.) sensitive to a variety of sounds in the environment
2.) play a musical instrument or enjoy music
3.) remember melodies of songs
4.) can tell when a musical note is off key
5.) prefer to have music on when studying or working
6.) collect CDs or tapes
7.) enjoy singing
8.) keep time to music
9.) have a sense of rhythm
Logical/Mathematical Intelligence
1.) explore patterns, categories and relationships
2.) compute math problems quickly
3.) enjoy math and computers
4.) able to group and order data and then analyze, interpret and make predictions
5.) reason things out logically to solve problems
6.) play chess, checkers or strategy games and win
7.) devise experiments to test out things not easily understood
8.) enjoy logic puzzles
9.) see cause and effect easily
Bodily/Kinesthetic Intelligence
1.) learn best by moving around, touching or acting things out
2.) process knowledge through bodily sensations
3.) move, twitch, tap or fidget while sitting
4.) do physical activities or sports
5.) perform fine motor skills effectively
6.) perform gross motor skills effectively
7.) like to touch or be touched when talking to people
8.) skilled at handicrafts - woodworking, sewing, sculpting, etc.
9.) enjoy using manipulatives and other hands-on learning

Intrapersonal Intelligence
1.) have a deep awareness of inner feelings, strengths and weaknesses
2.) display a sense of independence and am self-directed
3.) react with strong opinions when controversial topics are being discussed
4.) prefer own private inner world
5.) like to be alone to pursue some personal interest, hobby or project
6.) have a deep sense of self-confidence
7.) uniqueness in style of dress, behaviour or general attitude
8.) self-motivated to do independent study projects well
9.) intuitive ability
Interpersonal Intelligence
1.) enjoy being around people
2.) have many friends
3.) socialize a lot at school or home
4.) organize, communicate and sometimes manipulate
5.) learn best by relating and cooperating
6.) enjoy group activities
7.) serve as a mediator when disputes arise
8.) have empathy for the feelings of others
9.) can "read" social situations accurately



Visual/Spatial Intelligence
1.) think in images and pictures
2.) like to draw, paint, sculpt and participate in art activities
3.) report clear visual images when thinking
4.) easily read maps, charts and diagrams
5.) draw accurate representations of people or things
6.) like to see movies, slides or photographs
7.) enjoy doing jigsaw puzzles or mazes
8.) see images when reading
9.) draw or doodle while listening

 

 

Multiple Intelligence Inventory

 

NOT ME                                       ME

Verbal/Linguistic 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

9

Logical/Mathematical 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
Intrapersonal (self) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
Visual/Spatial 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
Musical/Rhythmic 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
Bodily/Kinesthetic 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
Interpersonal (others) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9

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