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Visual/Spatial Intelligence
- ability to perceive the visual. These learners tend to think in pictures and need to create
vivid mental images to retain information. They enjoy looking at maps, charts, pictures,
videos, and movies.
Verbal/Linguistic Intelligence
- ability to use words and language. These learners have highly developed auditory skills and
are generally elegant speakers. They think in words rather than pictures.
Logical/Mathematical Intelligence
- ability to use reason, logic and numbers. These learners think conceptually in logical and
numerical patterns making connections between pieces of information. Always curious about
the world around them, these learners ask lots of questions and like to do experiments.
Bodily/Kinesthetic Intelligence
- ability to control body movements and handle objects skillfully. These learners express
themselves through movement. They have a good sense of balance and eye-hand co-
ordination. (e.g. ball play, balancing beams). Through interacting with the space around
them, they are able to remember and process information.
Musical/Rhythmic Intelligence
- ability to produce and appreciate music. These musically inclined learners think in sounds,
rhythms and patterns. They immediately respond to music either appreciating or criticizing
what they hear. Many of these learners are extremely sensitive to environmental sounds (e.g.
crickets, bells, dripping taps).
Interpersonal Intelligence
-ability to relate and understand others. These learners try to see things from other people's
point of view in order to understand how they think and feel. They often have an uncanny
ability to sense feelings, intentions and motivations. They are great organizers, although they
sometimes resort to manipulation. Generally they try to maintain peace in group settings and
encourage cooperation. They use both verbal (e.g. speaking) and non-verbal language (e.g.
eye contact, body language) to open communication channels with others.
Intrapersonal Intelligence
- ability to self-reflect and be aware of one's inner state of being. These learners try to
understand their inner feelings, dreams, relationships with others, and strengths and
weaknesses.
Naturalist Intelligence
- the ability to relate to their surroundings and where they fit into it. People with Naturalist
intelligence have a sensitivity to and appreciation for nature. They are gifted at nurturing and
growing things as well as the ability to care for and interact with animals. They can easily
distinguish patterns in nature.
Their traits include: bothered by pollution, enjoys having pets, likes to learn about nature,
enjoys gardening, appreciates scenic places, feels alive when in contact with nature, likes to
camp, hike, walk and climb, notices nature above all other things, conscious of changes in
weather.
Possible Career Paths:
Conservationist, Gardener, Farmer, Animal Trainer, Park Ranger, Scientist, Botanist,
Zookeeper, Geologist, Marine Biologist, Ecologist, Veterinarian
Multiple Intelligences Descriptors Name _________________________
Now that you have completed the "MI Analysis Worksheet" read the following and see if it
matches your areas of strengths. Do you agree with the different categories? Highlight the
points that you think accurately describe you.
Visual/Spatial Intelligence
You have the ability to perceive the visual. You tend to think in pictures and need to create
vivid mental images to retain information. You enjoy looking at maps, charts, pictures, videos,
and movies.
Verbal/Linguistic Intelligence
You have the ability to use words and language. You have highly developed auditory skills and
are generally elegant speakers. You think in words rather than pictures.
Logical/Mathematical Intelligence
You have the ability to use reason, logic and numbers. You think conceptually in logical and
numerical patterns making connections between pieces of information. You are always curious
about the world around you and ask lots of questions and like to do experiments.
Bodily/Kinesthetic Intelligence
You have the ability to control body movements and handle objects skillfully. You express
yourself best through movement. You have a good sense of balance and eye-hand co-
ordination. (e.g. ball play, balancing beams). Through interacting with the space around you,
you are able to remember and process information.
Musical/Rhythmic Intelligence
You have the ability to produce and appreciate music. You are musically inclined and think in
sounds, rhythms and patterns. You immediately respond to music either appreciating or
criticizing what you hear. You may be extremely sensitive to environmental sounds (e.g.
crickets, bells, dripping taps).
Interpersonal Intelligence
You have the ability to relate and understand others. You try to see things from other people's
point of view in order to understand how they think and feel. You often have an uncanny
ability to sense feelings, intentions and motivations. You are a great organizer, although.
Generally you try to maintain peace in group settings and encourage cooperation. You use
both verbal (e.g. speaking) and non-verbal language (e.g. eye contact, body language) to
open communication channels with others.
Intrapersonal Intelligence
You have the ability to self-reflect and be aware of one's inner state of being. You try to
understand your inner feelings, dreams, relationships with others, and strengths and
weaknesses.
Naturalist Intelligence
You have the ability to relate to your surroundings and where you fit into it. You have a
sensitivity to and appreciation for nature. You are gifted at nurturing and growing things as
well as the ability to care for and interact with animals. You can easily distinguish patterns in
nature.
Your traits include: being bothered by pollution, enjoy having pets, like to learn about nature,
enjoy gardening, appreciate scenic places, feel alive when in contact with nature, like to
camp, hike, walk and climb, noticing nature above all other things, conscious of changes in
weather.
Do you agree with the "possible careers paths" or do you have other ideas?
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How do you think you could use this information to help you become a better student?
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Could this help you develop strategies for better habits, for example note-taking and
studying?
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