Multiple Intelligences How Are You Intelligent?? MI:

Instructions  Read each statement on the slides  Does the statement describe you?  0 = No / Never  1 = Maybe / Sometimes  2 = Yes / Always  Write your number on the lines on your sheet

LET’S START!

Verbal / Linguistic (“word smart” or “book smart”) 1)I enjoy doing crosswords and games like Scrabble 2)I like to debate and discuss 3)I like writing answers rather than multiple choice 4)I keep a journal or I write stories 5)I like to read

Bodily / Kinesthetic “body smart” or “movement smart” 1)I like to move, fidget, or tap when sitting 2)I like being active 3)I like working and creating with my hands 4)I learn best by doing 5)I prefer to participate rather than watch

Interpersonal “people smart” or “group smart” 1)I work best with other people 2)I like being part of teams and groups 3)I share my ideas and feelings with others 4)Being around people energizes me 5)I talk about my problems with friends

Intrapersonal “self smart” or “introspection smart” 1)I am a private person 2)I have strong opinions 3)I work best on my own 4)I have a good understanding of my feelings 5)I like to be responsible for my own behaviour

Logical / Mathematical “number smart” or “logical smart” 1)I enjoy math or science 2)I use a “To Do” list or day planner to be organized 3)I enjoy thinking games like Jeopardy or Clue 4)I like to ask “Why” questions 5)I’m good at estimating

Naturalist “nature smart” or “environment smart” 1)I like to explore outdoors 2)I collect things (shells, bugs, hockey cards) 3)I like protecting the environment 4)I like caring for a garden 5)I enjoy fishing

Musical “music smart” or “sound smart” 1)I write or play music 2)I make rhymes to remember things 3)It’s easy for me to follow the beat of a song 4)I can hear an off-key note 5)I find it easy to engage in musical activities

Visual / Spatial “art smart” or “picture smart” 1)I remember things best by seeing them 2)I know what colours work together well 3)I enjoy jigsaw puzzles and mazes 4)I like looking at charts and maps and have a good sense of direction 5)I have vivid dreams when sleeping

What’s Your MI?  Add up your numbers for each slide  Which slide has the highest score?  This is your… MULTIPLE INTELLIGENCE!! So…