Multiple Intelligence Reflection

What are your MI Strengths? Visit each MI and find how many statements you agree with by clicking the buttons. The MI’s with more “I agree” statements are your MI strengths. Remember though, you posses each and every MI. Your potential is unlimited! Verbal-Linguistic Musical-Rhythmic Logical-Mathematical Interpersonal Visual-Spatial Intrapersonal Bodily-Kinesthetic Naturalist My MI’s

Verbal-Linguistic “Word Smart” How many of these statements are true for you? Foreign languages interest me. I enjoy reading books, magazines, and web sites. I keep a journal. Word puzzles like crosswords or jumbles are enjoyable. Taking notes helps me remember and understand. I faithfully contact friends through letters and/or e-mail. It is easy for me to explain my ideas to others. I write for pleasure. Puns, anagrams, and spoonerisms are fun. I enjoy public speaking and participating in debates. Are you Verbal-Linguistic? Click The Letters… Back

Verbal-Linguistic “Word Smart” If you have strong verbal-linguistic intelligences, you have powerful verbal skills. You like words and their meanings and find enjoyment in reading, writing, and speaking. Often you learn best when you are able to read and write. Back

Logical-Mathematical “Math Smart” How many of these statements are true for you? I am known for being neat and orderly. Step-by-step directions are a big help. Problem solving comes easily to me. I get frustrated with disorganized people. I can complete calculations quickly in my head. Logic puzzles are fun. I can’t begin an assignment until I have all my “ducks in a row”. Structure is a good thing. I enjoy troubleshooting something that isn’t working properly. Things have to make sense to me or I am dissatisfied. Are you Logical-Mathematical? Click The Symbols… Back

Logical-Mathematical “Math Smart” If you have strong logical-mathematical intelligences, you posses strength in mathematical skills. You are a problem solver. You are able to think abstractly and recognize patterns and slight variances in numbers. You often learn best when you can investigate and problem solve. Back

Visual-Spatial “Art Smart” How many of these statements are true for you? Rearranging a room and redecorating are fun for me. I enjoy creating my own works of art. I remember better using graphic organizers. I enjoy all kinds of entertainment media. Charts, graphs, and tables help me interpret data. A music video can make me more interested in a song. I can recall things as mental pictures. I am good at reading maps and blueprints. Three dimensional puzzles are fun. I can visualize ideas in my mind. Are you Visual-Spatial? Click The Paints… Back

Visual-Spatial “Art Smart” If you have strong visual-spatial intelligences you frequently visualize and think in terms of images. You enjoy creating, designing, and imagining. You generally learn best when there are visual aids or graphic organizers. Back

Bodily-Kinesthetic “Body Smart” How many of these statements are true for you? I learn by doing. I enjoy making things with my hands. Sports are a part of my life. I use gestures and non-verbal cues when I communicate. Demonstrating is better than explaining. I love to dance. I like working with tools. Inactivity can make me more tired than being very busy. Hands-on activities are fun. I live an active lifestyle. Are you Bodily-Kinesthetic? Click The Balls… Back

Bodily-Kinesthetic “Body Smart” If you have strong bodily-kinesthetic intelligences, you are a mover and a groover. You are a doer and need to physically interact and manipulate. Generally, you learn best when you can get your hands dirty. You have to be physically active as well as mentally active in your learning. Back

Musical-Rhythmic “Music Smart” How many of these statements are true for you? I easily pick up on patterns. I focus in on noise and sounds. Moving to a beat is easy for me. I enjoy making music. I respond to the cadence of poetry. I remember things by putting them in a rhyme. Concentration is difficult for me if there is a background noise. Listening to sounds in nature can be very relaxing. Musicals are more engaging to me than dramatic plays. Remembering song lyrics is easy for me. Are you Musical-Rhythmic? Click The Musical Notes… Back

Musical-Rhythmic “Music Smart” If you have strong musical-rhythmic intelligences, you have a passion for sound, rhythm, and pitch. You like to listen to and create music. Whenever music is involved, you are the most likely to learn. Try putting what you learn to music or a rhythm. This will likely help you. Back

Interpersonal “People Smart” How many of these statements are true for you? I learn best interacting with others. I enjoy informal chat and serious discussion. The more the merrier. I often serve as a leader among peers and colleagues. I value relationships more than ideas or accomplishments. Study groups are very productive for me. I am a team player. Friends are important to me. I belong to more than three clubs or organizations. I dislike working alone. Are you Interpersonal? Click The Friends… Back

Interpersonal “People Smart” If you have strong interpersonal intelligences, you are a people person. You like interacting with others and finding yourself with old friends and new acquaintances. You easily read others, their moods and feelings. Others also help you learn. It is best for you to learn with a collaborative group, like a study group. You are also aided when you can compete against others. Often, this is a key motivator for you educationally. Back

Intrapersonal “Self Smart” How many of these statements are true for you? My attitude effects how I learn. I like to be involved in causes that help others. I am keenly aware of my moral beliefs. I learn best when I have an emotional attachment to the subject. Fairness is important to me. Working alone can be just as productive as working in a group. I need to know why I should do something before I agree to do it. When I believe in something, I give more effort towards it. I am willing to protest or sign a petition to right a wrong. Are you Intrapersonal? Click The Person… Back

Intrapersonal “Self Smart” If you have strong intrapersonal intelligences, you are introspective. You are well in-tune with your own beliefs, values, and goals. You are satisfied when you work alone. You are great at personal reflection. Often, you learn best when you can compete against yourself and have a choice in working alone. You need space and a quiet atmosphere. Back

Naturalist “Nature Smart” How many of these statements are true for you? I enjoy categorizing things by common traits. Ecological issues are important to me. Classification helps me make sense of new data. I enjoy working in a garden. I believe preserving our National Parks is important. Putting things in hierarchies makes sense to me. Animals are important in my life. My home has a recycling system in place. I enjoy studying biology, botany, and/or zoology. I pick up on subtle differences in meaning. Are you Naturalistic? Click The Tree… Back

Naturalist “Nature Smart” If you have strong naturalist intelligences you are very in-tune with the natural world. You categorize things by common traits and work with hierarchies. To you, the environment is important. When you are learning, you are helped if you can sort material and make connections between subjects. You are also helped if you can learn outside. Back

My MI Results “I Agree” Statements Verbal-Linguistic: 5 out of 10 Logical-Mathematical: 7 out of 10 Visual-Spatial: 8 out of 10 Bodily-Kinesthetic: 6 out of 10 Musical-Rhythmic: 6 out of 10 Interpersonal: 4 out of 10 Intrapersonal: 8 out of 10 Naturalist: 6 out of 10 My biggest MI strengths are Intrapersonal, Visual-Spatial, and Logical-Mathematical!