Multiple Intelligence Theory Based on the work of Howard Gardner Please move to each subsequent screen by putting your cursor over the screen and left clicking the mouse. At the end you must close the window (X out).

Gardner’s Eight Intelligences Verbal/Linguistic Logical/Mathematical Natural Bodily/Kinesthetic Visual/Spatial Musical/Rhythmic Interpersonal Intrapersonal

Verbal/Linguistic The ability to think in words and to use language to express and appreciate complex meanings Poets Journalists Public speakers

Logical/Mathematical The ability to calculate, quantify, consider propositions, and hypothesis, and to carry out complex mathematical calculations Mathematicians Scientists Detectives

Natural The capacity to observe, interpret, and construct meaning from the natural world National/State Park interpreters Naturalists Outdoor guides Birders

Bodily/Kinesthetic The capacity to manipulate objects and use a variety of physical skills, including both large and fine motor skills Athletes Dancers Surgeons Craftspeople

Visual/Spatial The ability to think in both two and three dimensions Sailors Pilots Sculptors Painters Architects

Musical/Rhythmic The capacity to discern and use pitch, rhythm, timbre and tone Composers Conductors Musicians Vocalists Sensitive listeners

Interpersonal The ability to understand and interact with others effectively Teachers Social Workers Actors Politicians

Intrapersonal The capacity to understand oneself through reflective processes which includes one’s thoughts and feelings. Psychologists Spiritual Leaders Philosophers