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The following questions are a guide (or test) to help you quantify how strong each of your intelligences are. Remember, you are not trying to "pass" the test, instead you are trying to test yourself in order to understand which areas of learning are a natural fit to you. The natural talents in the test are called your profile of Multiple Intelligences. Multiple Intelligences (MI) is a concept defined by Howard Gardner, a professor at the University of Harvard, in his book "Frames of Mind" First, print the test and use a pencil to answer the questions. The Test - Part I Complete each section by placing a “1” next to each statement you feel accurately describes you. If you do not identify with a statement, leave the space provided blank. Then total the column in each section. Section 1 _____ I easily pick up on patterns _____ I notice noise and sounds very easily _____ Moving to a beat is easy for me _____ I enjoy making music _____ I respond to the cadence of poetry _____ I remember things by putting them in a rhyme _____ Concentration is difficult for me if there is background noise _____ Listening to sounds in nature can be very relaxing _____ Musicals are more engagingto me than dramatic plays _____ Remembering song lyrics is easy for me _____ TOTAL for Section 1 Section 2 _____ I believe in environmental conservation _____ I tend to organize random items into classifications to keep them straight in my mind. _____ I enjoy gardening _____ Some magazines I read are similar to "Outdoors" or "Hiking World" or "Nature" _____ Putting things in hierarchies makes sense to me _____ Preserving endangered species is something that is frequently on my mind. _____ My home has a recycling system in place _____ I enjoy studying plants and animals. _____ I pick up on subtle differences in meaning _____ I enjoy categorizing things by common traits _____ TOTAL for Section 2 Section 3 _____ I am known for being neat and orderly _____ Step-by-step directions are a big help _____ Problem solving comes easily to me _____ I get easily frustrated with disorganized people _____ I can complete calculations quickly in my head _____ Logic puzzles are fun _____ I can't begin an assignment until I have all my "ducks in a row" _____ Structure is a good thing _____ I enjoy troubleshooting something that isn't working properly _____ Things have to make sense to me or I am dissatisfied _____ TOTAL for Section 3 Section 4 _____ It is important to see my role in the “big picture” of things _____ I enjoy discussing questions about life _____ Religion is important to me _____ I enjoy viewing art work _____ Relaxation and meditation exercises are rewarding to me _____ I like traveling to visit inspiring places _____ I enjoy reading philosophers _____ Learning new things is easier when I see their real world application _____ I wonder if there are other forms of intelligent life in the universe _____ It is important for me to feel connected to people, ideas and beliefs _____ TOTAL for Section 4 Section 5 _____ I learn best interacting with others _____ I enjoy informal chat and serious discussion _____ The more the merrier _____ I often serve as a leader among peers and colleagues _____ I value relationships more than ideas or accomplishments _____ Study groups are very productive for me _____ I am a “team player” _____ Friends are important to me _____ I belong to more than three clubs or organizations
_____ I dislike working alone _____ TOTAL for Section 5 Section 6 _____ I learn by doing
_____ I enjoy making things with my hands _____ Sports are a part of my life _____ I use gestures and non-verbal cues when I communicate _____ Demonstrating is better than explaining _____ I love to dance _____ I like working with tools _____ Inactivity can make me more tired than being very busy _____ Hands-on activities are fun _____ I live an active lifestyle _____ TOTAL for Section 6 Section 7 _____ Foreign languages interest me
_____ I enjoy reading books, magazines and web sites _____ I keep a journal _____ Word puzzles like crosswords or jumbles are enjoyable _____ Taking notes helps me remember and understand _____ I faithfully contact friends through letters and/or e-mail _____ It is easy for me to explain my ideas to others _____ I write for pleasure _____ Puns, anagrams and spoonerisms are fun _____ I enjoy public speaking and participating in debates _____ TOTAL for Section 7 Section 8 _____ My attitude effects how I learn
_____ I like to be involved in causes that help others
_____ I am keenly aware of my moral beliefs _____ I learn best when I have an emotional attachment to the subject _____ Fairness is important to me _____ Social justice issues interest me _____ Working alone can be just as productive as working in a group _____ I need to know why I should do something before I agree to do it _____ When I believe in something I give more effort towards it _____ I am willing to protest or sign a petition to right a wrong _____ TOTAL for Section 8 Section 9 _____ Rearranging a room and redecorating are fun for me _____ I enjoy creating my own works of art _____ I remember better using graphic organizers _____ I enjoy all kinds of entertainment media _____ Charts, graphs and tables help me interpret data _____ A music video can make me more interested in a song _____ I can recall things as mental pictures _____ I am good at reading maps and blueprints
_____ Three dimensional puzzles are fun
_____ I can visualize ideas in my mind _____ TOTAL for Section 9 Part 2 Now carry forward your total from each section and multiply by 10 below: Section | Total Forward | Multiply | Score | 1 | | X10 | | 2 | | X10 | | 3 | | X10 | | 4 | | X10 | | 5 | | X10 | | 6 | | X10 | | 7 | | X10 | | 8 | | X10 | | 9 | | X10 | |
Part 3Now plot your scores on the bar graph provided: 100 | | | | | | | | | | 90 | | | | | | | | | | 80 | | | | | | | | | | 70 | | | | | | | | | | 60 | | | | | | | | | | 50 | | | | | | | | | | 40 | | | | | | | | | | 30 | | | | | | | | | | 20 | | | | | | | | | | 10 | | | | | | | | | | 0 | Sec 1 | Sec 2 | Sec 3 | Sec 4 | Sec 5 | Sec 6 | Sec 7 | Sec 8 | Sec 9 |
Part IV Key: Section 1 – This suggests your Musical strength Section 2 – This reflects your Naturalist strength Section 3 – This indicates your Logical strength Section 4 – This illustrates your Existential strength Section 5 – This shows your Interpersonal strength Section 6 – This tells your Kinesthetic strength Section 7 – This indicates your Verbal strength Section 8 – This reflects your Intrapersonal strength Section 9 – This suggests your Visual strength For an explanation of this test see the page "Inventory of Multiple Intelligences" Remember: - Everyone has all the intelligences!
- You can strengthen each intelligence!
- This inventory is meant as a snapshot in time - it can change!
- MI is meant to empower, not label learners!
Readers have left 2 comments. 1. Untitled
dr.sai, Unregistered I feel even worse after going thru this test...how i hate tests...wish life was without any!!! 2. Untitled
Guest User, Unregistered I don't feel worse after this test...I desparately dislike tests also...but this test was meant as a learning tool and I learned things about myself; things I already knew and also knew needed correcting which is empowering,I agree.
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