1. It’s not how smart you are but HOW you are smart!
Howard Gardener and
The MULTIPLE INTELLIGENCES

2. Verbal/Linguistic SMART
Love to read, write and talk!
Good at debate
Easy to use words to tell jokes, write stories or solve word puzzles
You could lead meetings easily
You are a confident writer

3. Mathematical/Logical SMART!
You can solve problems with numbers or patterns
You can calculate easily
Great at reading charts, diagrams
Good at reasoning and finding solutions
Your thoughts and ideas are organized

4. Music/Sound Smart! Thinking in music comes easy
You can use music and rhythm to help you with stress
You are able to mimic sounds and voices
Skill in creating music and performing

5. Visual/Spatial SMART! You can see pictures and shapes in your mind
In art and science you can easily use your design capabilities
Drawing and painting come easy to you
You are good at reading maps and finding your way around new places

6. Bodily-Kinesthtic/SMART!
You learn by doing and moving
You are great at sports
Dancing comes easier
You have better sense of body awareness
Good at demonstrating HOW to do something to someone else

7. Interpersonal SMART! You understand others easily
You can show empathy to others
You can know how someone feels sometimes when they don’t tell you
You are a good team player/teacher

8. Intrapersonal SMART! You place value on what you learn
Taking responsibility for your learning is important
You are aware of yourself
Keeping journals of opinions, feelings and emotions is fun for you

9. Naturalist SMART! You care about the environment
You enjoy caring for plants and animals
Exploring outdoors is fun for you
You recognize and are sensitive to changes in weather and nature