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How are you SMART?

The Multiple Intelligences


The world needs all types of intelligences for it to function. Despite the (unfortunately) common
perception that to be smart you must be strong at reading, writing, and arithmetic, there are
many different ways for a person to be considered smart. Here are some of these different ways:
1. Nature Smart: (Naturalistic Intelligence)
(Likes animals, cares for environment, enjoys nature, likes to grow things)
Possible Jobs/Careers: Zoo keeper, Game Warden, Conservation Officer, Gardener,
Park Ranger, Biologist, Zoologist, Vegetarian, Farmer.
2. Music Smart: (Musical Intelligence)
(Likes to play instruments, enjoys music, recognizes patterns, repeats tones)
Possible Jobs/Careers: Band teacher, Orchestra, Instructor, Fixer and seller of
instruments, Musical Therapist, Musician
3. Number Smart: (Logical Intelligence)
(Good at estimating and organizing, can recognize patterns, memorizes math facts easily)
Possible Jobs/Careers: Mathematician, Scientist, Teacher, Programmer, Accountant,
Banker, Engineer, Architect, Construction Worker, Carpenter.
4. Thinking Smart: (Existential Intelligence)
(Likes to ask questions, interested in philosophy, solves difficult problems, likes to learn)
Possible Jobs/Careers: Philosopher, Programmer, Doctor, Teachers, Scientists,
Professor, Psychiatrist, Pastor, Priest.
5. People Smart: (Interpersonal Intelligence)
(Can work cooperatively, can make friends easily, is outgoing, leads others)
Possible Jobs/Careers: Government, Guidance, Teachers, Politician.
6. Physically Smart: (Kinesthetic Intelligence)
(Good coordination, can work with tools, likes to exercise, has endurance)
Possible Jobs/Careers: Professional Athlete, Coach, Physical Therapist, Trainer,
Mechanic, Welder, Carpenter, Farmer, Geologist.
7. Word Smart: (Verbal Intelligence)
(Understands words and meanings, likes to write, can explain ideas successfully)
Possible Jobs/Careers: Public Speakers, Translators, Government Speakers, Magazine
Editor, Speech Philologist, Songwriter, Author, Teachers.
8. Self Smart: (Intrapersonal Intelligence)
(Has a strong sense of values, can work independently, reflective, expresses feelings well)
Possible Jobs/Careers: Artist, Entrepreneur, Real Estate Agent.
9. Art Smart: (Visual Intelligence)

(Has active imagination, learns visually, forms mental images, strong sense of direction)
Possible Jobs/Careers: Artists, Filmmakers, Taxi/Bus driver, Interior Designers, Pilot,
and Sculptors.

Multiple Intelligences Survey


How are you SMART?
Part 1
Complete each section by placing a 1 next to each statement you feel best describes you. If you
do not feel the statement represents you, leave the space blank. Total the column in each section
when you are done.
Section 1
__x_ I enjoy sorting things into groups
_x__ I like to take care of the environment
__x_ I enjoy hiking and camping
__x_ I think it is important to take care of our parks and forests
_x__ Animals are important in my life
__x_ I recycle cans, bottles, and paper
___
I enjoy learning about animals, plants, and science
__x_ I like to be outdoors
___
I like to take care of plants or garden
__x_ I like putting things in order
_8__ Total for section 1
Section 2
__x_ I like movies with singing or dancing in them
__x_ I can easily see patterns
__x_ I focus in on noise and sounds
__x_ I can dance to the beat of music easily
__x_ I like playing instruments
__x_ I remember things by putting them in a rhyme
__x_ I enjoy many kinds of music
__x_ Remembering song lyrics is easy for me
___
I like to sing or hum tunes
___
I like listening to music when I study
__8_ Total for section 2
Section 3
__x_ I keep things neat and orderly
__x_ Step by step directions are a big help for me
__x_ Solving problems comes easily to me
___
I ask a lot of questions about how things work
__x_ I can complete calculations easily in my head
__x_ I enjoy working on a computer
__x_ Puzzles and brain teasers requiring problem solving are fun
__x_ Structure helps me be successful

__x_
__x_

I cant start work until I know all the things I need to do


I feel satisfied when things make sense

__9_

Total for section 3

Section 4
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I enjoy discussing questions about life
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It is important to me to know how I fit in/where I belong
___
Religion, or some set of moral guidelines, is important to me
__x_ I enjoy looking at art (paintings, photography, sculptures)
___
I like to participate in relaxation and meditation activities
___
I like to know what other people think about the world
__x_ I like visiting beautiful sites in nature
__x_ Learning new things is easier when I understand why they are important
__x_ I wonder if there are other forms of intelligent life (eg. aliens) in the universe
__x_ I like to study history and other cultures
_5__

Total for section 4

Section 5
__x_ I learn best through interacting with others
___
The more people around the happier I am
__x_ I learn best with study groups or partners
__x_ I enjoy chatting with friends on the internet, phone, etc.
__x_ I have many friends
__x_ I like to watch television and listen to radio talk shows
___
I am a leader amongst my friends
__x_ I like to help others
__x_ I like to join clubs and participate in extracurricular activities
__x_ Lots of people ask me to hang out with them
_8__ Total for section 5
Section 6
__x_ I enjoy making things with my hands
___
Sitting still for a long time is difficult for me
__x_ I enjoy outdoor games and sports
__x_ I pay attention to peoples body language and facial expressions
__x_ I believe it is important to exercise and stay healthy
__x_ I like to take things apart, then put them back together
__x_ I like to be active
__x_ I like working with tools
__x_ I learn by doing and touching
__x_ I like to dance/watch others dance
_9__

Total for section 6

Section 7

__x_
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__x_
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__x_
__x_
__x_
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I enjoy reading books, magazines, comics, etc.


I have a strong vocabulary
Taking notes helps me remember and understand
I like to write notes, emails, journal entries, stories, etc.
It is easy for me to explain my ideas to others
I keep a journal, or write for fun
I like word puzzles, crosswords, and word jumbles
I enjoy playing with words, puns, anagrams, or tongue twisters
I like listening to other people talk or read stories
I like to speak in front of a group

__5_

Total for section 7

Section 8
__x_ I learn best when I care about what I am studying
___
Fairness is important to me
__x_ I have a strong understanding of right and wrong
__x_ My attitude affects how I learn
__x_ I believe acceptance of differences among people is important in life
__x_ Working alone is productive for me
__x_ I am independent and like to do my own thing
__x_ I need to know why I should do something before I do it
___
When I believe in something, I will give 100% of my effort
__x_ I know myself well (my strengths, weaknesses, personality)
__8_ Total for section 8
Section 9
__x_ I can imagine ideas in my mind
__x_ I like rearranging rooms
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I enjoy creating art using different types of media
__x_ I remember well when using graphic organizers (eg. webs, charts)
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I like to organize data in charts and graphs
__x_ Watching people perform is fun
__x_ I can recall things in mental pictures
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I am good at reading maps
__x_ Music videos are stimulating
__x_ I am good at drawing, art, poster-making, etc.
__7_

Total for section 9

Part 2
Now carry forward your total from each section, and create a bar graph by shading in the
appropriate number of blocks. See the front page for more information. Note: S = Section
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Nature

Music

Logic

Thinking People

Physical Word

Self

Visual

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