Pono Life Skills Curriculum ~ GrowingPonoSchools.com Jan. 2014
Name ______Date ______
MULTIPLE INTELLIGENCES SURVEY
Each person has unique natural abilities. Are you aware of your own areas of strength?
This survey can help people identify strengths and preferences using categories provided by Howard Gardner, an educator who helped people understand about Multiple Intelligences. For Gardner, intelligence is:
- the ability to create an effective product or offer a service that is valued in a culture;
- a set of skills that make it possible for a person to solve problems in life;
- the potential for finding or creating solutions for problems, which involves gathering new knowledge. Source:
DIRECTIONS: A. READ the statements in each category.
B. WRITE one of these numbers for each line to score:
#3 - “Yes, this is me”
#2 - “Sometimes”
#1 - “Only once in a while”
#0 - “Not me”
C. TOTAL the numbers for each category; record totals on last page.
D. REFLECT on what you’ve learned and how this can help you in life.
1. INTERPERSONAL INTELLIGENCE - People Wise: Able to understand others; a helpful ability if you deal with people at work (I.e.: food servers, managers, hotel concierge, counselors, teachers, etc.)
HOW DO YOU RELATE? Rate each statement, #3-0: / #I get along well with others.
I like to belong to groups (clubs, teams, etc.)
I have several close friends.
I like to work with a group.
Friends ask me for advice.
Studying with others is helpful and fun.
I ask others for help with challenging problems.
I like to help organize what we do during group work.
TOTAL #
2. VERBAL/LINGUISTIC INTELLIGENCE - Word Wise: Uses language to express what's on your mind and to understand other people (I.e.: Editors, reporters, salespeople, lawyers, travel guides, etc.)
HOW DO YOU RELATE? Rate each statement, #3-0:I enjoy telling stories & jokes.
I read books just for fun.
Spelling words correctly is easy.
I like to do word games and puzzles.
In an argument, I tend to use putdowns or sarcasm.
I like to talk and write about my ideas.
I prefer doing research & writing when I work with others.
To memorize something, I create a rhyme or saying.
TOTAL #
SCORE: #3-“Yes, this is me” # 2-“Sometimes” #1-“Only once in a while” #0-“Not me”
3. INTRAPERSONAL- Wisdom about Self: Having a good understanding about yourself; knowing who you are, what you can and want to do, how you react to things(Writers, business owners, inventors,everyone)
HOW DO YOU RELATE? Rate each statement #3-0 / #I like to work alone without anyone bothering me.
I enjoy keeping a journal or diary.
I like being original and follow my instincts.
I don’t like crowds and I mostly like being by myself.
I know what I am good at and what I am weak at.
In an argument, I will usually walk away until I calm down.
I think I am strong-willed, independent and don’t follow others.
While working with others, I like to add something unique.
TOTAL #
4. KINESTHETIC - Body Smart: Able to use your body to solve a problem, make something, or do a physical feat or production (Athletes, dancers, fitness trainers, physical therapists, etc.)
HOW DO YOU RELATE? Rate each statement #3-0: / #I enjoy outdoor games and sports. /
I enjoy making things with my hands and learning by doing.
When I look at things, I like touching them.
Sitting still for a long time is hard for me.
I tend to tap my fingers or play with my pencil during class.
In an argument I tend to strike out and hit or run away.
To memorize something I write it down until I know it.
For a group presentation, I like to hold and move props and act.
TOTAL #
5. NATURALISTIC - Wisdom about Nature:A strong awareness and knowledge of place; sensitive to the natural world (Hunters, gatherers, farmers, wildlife biologists, chefs, etc.)
I’m usually aware of what is going on around me. /
I love to go for mountain hikes or spend a day at the beach.
I enjoy growing things and working in the yard.
To memorize something, I tend to organize it into categories.
As an adult, I probably will choose to live away from a city.
I enjoy learning about where I live & things in the environment.
In an argument I tend to compare my opponent to something I have read or heard about.
For a group presentation, I like to put information in categories.
TOTAL #
SCORE: #3-“Yes, this is me” # 2-“Sometimes” #1-“Only once in a while” #0-“Not me”
6. LOGICAL / MATHEMATICAL - Number Smart:Able to understand math principles the way a scientist or a logician does; can manipulate numbers, quantities, and operations (Accounts clerks, cashiers, tax preparers, mathematicians, accountants, etc.)
I really enjoy my math class. Math problems are easy. /
I like math puzzles or brainteasers.
To memorize something I tend to place events in a logical order.
I like to find out how things work.
Structure helps me be successful.
In an argument, I try to find a fair and logical solution.
I love the computer to play chess, checkers, and/or math games.
When doing group projects, I like to make the charts and graphs.
TOTAL #
7. MUSICAL / RHYTHMIC INTELLIGENCE - Musically Talented: Displays rhythm and hears notes; creates music and hears patterns (Songwriters, musicians, singers, dancers, etc.)
HOW DO YOU RELATE? Rate each statement #3-0:I enjoy listening to CDs and the radio. /
I tend to hum to myself when working.
I like to sing.
I play one or more musical instruments.
I like to listen to music while doing homework.
Creating a rhyme helps me memorize things.
I can remember the tunes of many songs.
I like to make groups presentations better by adding music.
TOTAL #
8. VISUAL / SPATIAL INTELLIGENCE - Strong Imaging Abilities:How people use the mind to visualize what they need to know, or how someone imagines what to create. (Scientists, painters, airplane pilots, sculptors/carvers, architects, etc.)
HOW DO YOU RELATE? Rate each Statement #3-0:I prefer a map to written directions.
I daydream a lot.
I enjoy hobbies such as photography.
I like to draw and doodle; I like art.
Drawing diagrams helps me remember things.
In a magazine, I prefer look at pictures rather than read the text.
In an argument, I keep my distance, keep silent, or visualize a solution.
For a group presentation, I prefer to draw all the pictures.
TOTAL #
SCORE: #3-“Yes, this is me” # 2-“Sometimes” #1-“Only once in a while” #0-“Not me”
9. EMOTIONAL INTELLIGENCE: Wise about Feelings:Being able to connect well with people and their environment; having a solid understanding of others and a strong use of intuition (Psychologists, ministers, counselors, disc jockeys, etc.)
HOW DO YOU RELATE? Rate each Statement #3-0: / #I pick up on people’s moods by watching them.
I ‘m passionate about what is important to me.
It feels really good when I help others.
It is easy for me to find something of interest to do.
When I read, I feel the emotions of the characters.
To memorize something, I need to feel balanced and calm.
In an argument, it’s hard to stay calm when frustrated.
It’s important that groups get along when doing projects.
TOTAL #
After you finish the survey:
a. Write your totals for each category & graph your scores.
b. Identify your three strongest MI categories with a star*.
c. Circle one of the areas you would like to strengthen.
d. Write down something you learned.
CATEGORY TOTALS:
1. INTERPERSONAL _____
2. VERBAL / LIGUISTIC _____
3, INTRAPERSONAL _____
4. BODY / KINESTHETIC _____
5. NATURALISTIC _____
6. LOGICAL / MATH _____
7. MUSICAL / RHYTHMIC _____
8. VISUAL / SPATIAL _____
9. EMOTIONAL _____
Share something you learned by completing this survey: ______
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