Multiple Intelligences

In 1983, a psychologist by the name of Howard Gardiner wrote a book called Frames of Mind: The Theory of Multiple Intelligences. Gardiner believes that each person has many different types of intelligence, and that some are stronger than others. HOW ARE YOU SMART?!

Verbal Linguistic  Books are very important to me.  I enjoy word games like Scrabble.  I am good at remembering, talking and interacting.  Tongue twisters, rhymes and jokes are things I enjoy.  I can often hear the words in my head before I speak or write them down.  When I am out, I usually notice what signs on the road or at the mall say.

Logical Mathematical  I enjoy math and/or computers.  If something breaks and won't work, I look at the pieces and try to figure out how it works.  I enjoy solving brainteasers and other types of problems.  In my head, I easily see how numbers fit together or come apart (12 = , 6 + 6, etc.)  I love playing chess, checkers or Monopoly.  My mind searches for patterns and logical sequences in things.

Visual-Spatial  I enjoy jigsaw puzzles, mazes, and other visual puzzles.  I like to draw or doodle.  I like movies and photographs.  I am sensitive to colour.  I prefer to look at reading material with lots of pictures, maps and charts.  I rarely or never get lost.

Bodily Kinaesthetic  I play at least one sport or physical activity on a regular basis.  I like working with my hands to complete a project.  I often talk with my hands when explaining things to people.  I need to touch things in order to learn about them.  I find it difficult to sit for long periods of time.  My best ideas come to me when I am moving around.

Musical-Rhythmic  I frequently listen to music.  I often make tapping sounds, hum or whistle while I am working.  Songs from the radio or TV often run through my head.  If I hear a song once or twice, I can sing it back without many mistakes.  I can tell when a musical note is “off key”.  I play a musical instrument.

Interpersonal  I prefer group sports like baseball or basketball.  I have at least 3 close friends.  I feel comfortable in a crowd of people.  I would rather spend time with friends than stay home alone.  People often come to me for advice.  When I have a problem, I seek out others for help.

IntRA-personal  I regularly spend time alone thinking.  I have a special hobby or interest that I keep pretty much to myself.  I keep a personal diary or journal, even when I’m not at school.  I understand my own strengths and weaknesses.  I like learning more about myself.  I like to set goals for my future.

Naturalist  I like being around animals.  Exploring an overgrown field interests me.  I can easily recognize various types of plants and animals.  Learning about how people treat the earth is important to me.  I can hear animal and bird sounds clearly.  I have (or would like to have) a garden.

Now… Please put your name on your graph, and cut out your unique learning profile!