Multiple Intelligences What is intelligence?

We are all smart. We are smart in different ways. One way is not better than another.

Eight Ways of Knowing! Multiple Intelligences Applied

Verbal-Linguistic Intelligence ("word smart" or "book smart") Enjoys reading, writing, and discussing. Remembers what has been said. Remembers what has been read. Speaks and writes effectively. Love learning new words Can learn other languages.

Logical-Mathematical Intelligence ("number smart" or "logic smart") Uses numbers, math, and logic to find and understand various patterns Like to conduct experiments, to solve puzzles and other problems Enjoy working with numbers and math formulas Love the challenge of a complex problem to solve Expresses interest in careers such as accounting, computer technology, and law

Visual-Spatial Intelligence ("art smart" or "picture smart") Learns by seeing and observing. Recognizes faces, objects, shapes, colors, details, and scenes. Thinks in pictures and visualizes detail. Uses visual images as an aid in recalling information. Enjoys doodling, drawing, painting, sculpting, or otherwise reproducing objects in visible form.

Bodily-Kinesthetic Intelligence ("body smart" or "movement smart") Prefers to touch, handle, or manipulate what is to be learned. Develops coordination and a sense of timing. Learns best by direct involvement and participation. Remembers most clearly what was done, rather than what was said or observed.

Bodily-Kinesthetic Intelligence ("body smart" or "movement smart") Enjoys concrete learning experiences such as field trips, model building, or participating in role play, games, assembling objects, or physical exercise. Demonstrates skill in acting, athletics, dancing, sewing, carving, or keyboarding. Like physical games. Like to demonstrate how to do something. Find it difficult to sit still for long periods of time.

Musical-Rhythmic Intelligence ("music smart" or "sound smart") Very sensitive to sounds in the environment Study and work better with music in the background Skilled at mimicking sounds, language accents, and speech patterns

Interpersonal Intelligence ("people smart" or "group smart") Learns best through group activities Has lots of friends Sensitive to people’s feelings and ideas Expresses an interest in careers such as teaching, social work, counseling, management, or politics.

Intrapersonal Intelligence ("self smart") Likes to work alone. In tune with inner feelings. Enjoys journaling. Likes to be alone to relax after spending time with a lot of people.

Naturalist Intelligence ("nature smart" or "environment smart") Recognizes and can name many different types of trees, flowers, and plants. Is conscious of tracks, nests, and wildlife on a walk and can “read” weather signs. Has an understanding of, and interest in global environmental issues.