1. Multiple Intelligences
Based on the work by Howard Gardner

2. Verbal Linguistic Characteristics Likes to read
Enjoys telling /writing stories

3. Verbal Linguistic Good at memorizing
Sensitive to the meanings of words (denotation and connotation)

4. Verbal Linguistic Takes good notes Is a good listener
Can tell a good joke!

5. Verbal Linguistic Strategies Learn by reading Learn by taking notes
Learn by playing with language (written and spoken)
Learn words in context
Dictate and play back

6. Mathematical-logical
Characteristics
Enjoys numbers
Likes to do experiments
Wants to figure it out on his/her own

7. Mathematical-logical
Precise in their thinking
Goal oriented

8. Mathematical-logical
Strategies
Analyze the problem
Use time lines to sequence events
Divide info into categories
Use graphic organizers that outline
Learn the rules, and then apply them

9. Visual Spatial
Characteristics
Likes to draw
….to build
….to design

10. Visual Spatial Able to visualize objects from different angles
Can tell when an object will fit into a space
Able to draw or paint from memory

11. Visual-spatial Strategies
Mind-mapping graphic organizers (Inspiration!)
Imagining exercises (close your eyes and “see” the scene)
Use colors!
Use highlighters
Create a storyboard with 3x5 cards

12. Bodily-Kinesthetic Characteristics
Able to use the body to express emotion

13. Bodily-Kinesthetic
Ability to play a sport

14. Bodily-Kinesthetic Create a product (woodworker, car mechanic)
Likes to manipulate objects
Always moving, touching, talking

15. Bodily-Kinesthetic Strategies Memorize while moving
Roleplaying (online or RL)
Simulations (online or RL)
Make dioramas, models
Play charades
Flashcards
Scrabble tiles, shaving cream, clay

16. Musical-rhythmic Characteristics Likes to sing and hum
Always has a tune or a beat in his/her head

17. Musical-rhythmic Characteristics Pencil tappers!
Ability to produce and appreciate rhythm and pitch (beats and tunes)
Can see patterns

18. Musical-rhythmic Strategies Use mneumonics
Create a song to remember by
Use music to study by
Chant/rap notes
Repeat notes out loud

19. Interpersonal Characteristics Likes people (social butterflies)
Prefers to work in groups

20. Interpersonal Ability to interact with others
Communicates verbally AND non-verbally

21. Interpersonal Strategies Work in groups! Tutor others
Talk through an assignment/problem/ideas with others

22. Intrapersonal Characteristics Prefer to work alone
Ability to self-reflect
Aware of one’s own thinking (metacognition)

23. Intrapersonal Strategies Keep a learning journal
Read and work by yourself

24. Naturalist
Prefers to be outdoors

25. Study and read out doors
Naturalist
Strategies
Study and read out doors