2. Intelligence: “An ability to solve problems and/or create products.” Dr. Howard Gardner

3.  Each person may possess all eight intelligences  Most people can develop each intelligence to some degree  Intelligences usually work together in complex and cooperative ways  There are many ways to express intelligence within each category Understanding Multiple Intelligences - at home and school

4. Gardner’s MULTIPLE INTELLIGENCES Logical-Mathematical (logic/number smart) Linguistic (word smart) Spatial (picture smart) Bodily-Kinesthetic (body smart) Musical (music smart) Interpersonal (people smart) Intrapersonal (self smart) Naturalist (nature smart )

5. Word Smart Number Smart Picture Smart Body Smart Music Smart Self Smart People Smart Nature Smart

6. This person likes to learn new vocabulary, play with words, create puns, read, and write. CHARACTERISTICS of the WORD SMART Learner  Learns best by hearing, reading, and writing  Likes to read  Enjoys talking  Listens well to others  Gets absorbed in reading  Learns languages easily  Masters oral/written presentations with ease  Does well in traditional school setting

7. This person likes to be precise and accurate, figure out relationships, set special goals, problem-solve, and play with numbers. CHARACTERISTICS of the NUMBER SMART Learner  Logical thinker  Precision and accuracy is important  Goal setter  Money manager  Concrete thinker  Efficient worker  Practical ideas

8. This person hears music in his/her head most of the time, thinks in musical terms, sings/hums to self, taps fingers, legs or feet to rhythms, and makes a connection between emotions and music. CHARACTERISTICS of the MUSIC SMART LEARNER  Distracted by sound(s)  Active listener  Uses songs to understand concepts/skills  Recites poems, rhymes, chants and raps  Learns/Remembers song lyrics with ease  Responds to others’ vocal cues  Is a strong auditory learner  Learns best when material is in rhyme, has a tune, contains rhyme patterns or is rhythmic

9.  This person likes to draw, doodle, do puzzles, imagine, use color, sketch, create cartoons, and do cartography. CHARACTERISTICS of the PICTURE SMART Learner  Uses mind to create images  Tends to dream in color  Enjoys using graphic organizers  Relies on models  Finds maps helpful rather than verbal directions  Moves things in head, space and time (e.g., Legos)  Thrives on 3-D projects

10. This person likes to build, experience, touch, feel, make things, and move. CHARACTERISTICS of the BODY SMART Learner  Does many things  Expresses learning through movement  Is dramatic  Is athletic  Is active  Is energetic  Is physically involved with learning  Needs concrete experience  Likes variety  Thinks best when body is moving

11. This person likes to put things in to categories, sort items by attributes, develop collections, plant and grow natural items, and relates to animals. CHARACTERISTICS of the NATURE SMART Learner  Environmentalist  Enjoys collecting natural objects (E.g., seashells, rocks)  Has expansive knowledge of substances found in nature  Likes to dabble in indoor/outdoor gardening/farming  Sensitive to the feelings of animals  Understands weather changes and/or resulting growth patterns  Enjoys spending time outdoors reflecting

12. This person likes to be with other people, lead, teach, empathize, sympathize, interact and volunteering. CHARACTERISTICS of the PEOPLE SMART Learner  Active group participation  Great communicator  Risk taker  Nurturer  Sensitive to the needs of others  Strong leadership skills  Highly developed perception skills  Friendly, outgoing personality  Appreciates feedback

13.  This person likes to spend time time alone, reflect, have time to review ideas and may require extended deadlines. CHARACTERISTICS of the SELF-SMART Learner  Enjoys working by him/herself  Has a few close friends  Analyzes material  Meditates  Requires time for reflection  Is independent  Prefers quiet working area  Likes to be last-needs time to think/reflect  Finds research interesting  Needs freedom for creativity