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, Biologist, Zoologist, farmer.
2. Music Smart: (Musical Intelligence)
(Likes to play instruments, enjoys music, recognizes patterns, repeats tones)
Possible Jobs/Careers: Orchestra, selling/fixing instruments.
3. Number Smart: (Logical Intelligence)
(Good at estimating and organizing, can recognize patterns, memorizes math facts easily)
Possible Jobs/Careers: Teachers and science.
4. Thinking Smart: (Existential Intelligence)
(Likes to ask questions, interested in philosophy, solves difficult problems, likes to
learn0029
Possible Jobs/Careers: Doctor. Professors.
5. People Smart: (Interpersonal Intelligence)
(Can work cooperatively, can make friends easily, is outgoing, leads others)
Possible Jobs/Careers:
6. Physically Smart: (Kinesthetic Intelligence)
(Good coordination, can work with tools, likes to exercise, has endurance)
Possible Jobs/Careers: Sports.
7. Word Smart: (Verbal Intelligence)
(Understands words and meanings, likes to write, can explain ideas successfully)
Possible Jobs/Careers: carpenter.
8. Self Smart: (Intrapersonal Intelligence)
(Has a strong sense of values, can work independently, reflective, expresses feelings well)
Possible Jobs/Careers: magazine editors.
9. Art Smart: (Visual Intelligence)
(Has active imagination, learns visually, forms mental images, strong sense of direction)
Possible Jobs/Careers: Artiest film makers

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
1___ I enjoy sorting things into groups
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I like to take care of the environment
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I enjoy hiking and camping
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I think it is important to take care of our parks and forests
_1__ Animals are important in my life
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I recycle cans, bottles, and paper
__1_ I enjoy learning about animals, plants, and science
__1_ I like to be outdoors
___1 I like to take care of plants or garden
__1_ I like putting things in order
_6__

Total for section 1

Section 2
_1__ I like movies with singing or dancing in them
_1__ I can easily see patterns
_1__ I focus in on noise and sounds
_1__ I can dance to the beat of music easily
_1__ I like playing instruments
_1__ I remember things by putting them in a rhyme
_1__ I enjoy many kinds of music
_1__ Remembering song lyrics is easy for me
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I like to sing or hum tunes
___
I like listening to music when I study
__8_ Total for section 2
Section 3
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I keep things neat and orderly
___
Step by step directions are a big help for me
_1__ Solving problems comes easily to me
__1_ I ask a lot of questions about how things work
__1_ I can complete calculations easily in my head
_1__ I enjoy working on a computer
__1_ Puzzles and brain teasers requiring problem solving are fun
__1_ Structure helps me be successful
_1__ I cant start work until I know all the things I need to do
__1_ I feel satisfied when things make sense
_8__ Total for section 3

Section 4
__1_ I enjoy discussing questions about life
__1_ It is important to me to know how I fit in/where I belong
__1_ Religion, or some set of moral guidelines, is important to me
__1_ 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
__1_ I like visiting beautiful sites in nature
__1_ Learning new things is easier when I understand why they are important
__1_ I wonder if there are other forms of intelligent life (eg. aliens) in the universe
__1_ I like to study history and other cultures
__8_ Total for section 4
Section 5
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I learn best through interacting with others
_1__ The more people around the happier I am
__1_ I learn best with study groups or partners
__1_ I enjoy chatting with friends on the internet, phone, etc.
__1_ I have many friends
__1_ I like to watch television and listen to radio talk shows
__1_ I am a leader amongst my friends
__1_ I like to help others
__1_ I like to join clubs and participate in extracurricular activities
_1__ Lots of people ask me to hang out with them
__9_

Total for section 5

Section 6
_1__ I enjoy making things with my hands
__1_ Sitting still for a long time is difficult for me
__1_ I enjoy outdoor games and sports
__1_ I pay attention to peoples body language and facial expressions
__1_ I believe it is important to exercise and stay healthy
__1_ I like to take things apart, then put them back together
__1_ I like to be active
__1_ I like working with tools
__1_ I learn by doing and touching
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I like to dance/watch others dance
__9_

Total for section 6

Section 7
_1__
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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

_1__
_1__
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_1__

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

__4_

Total for section 7

Section 8
__1_
I learn best when I care about what I am studying
__1_
Fairness is important to me
__1_
I have a strong understanding of right and wrong
__1_
My attitude affects how I learn
__1_
I believe acceptance of differences among people is important in life
__1_
Working alone is productive for me
__1_
I am independent and like to do my own thing
__1_
I need to know why I should do something before I do it
__1_
When I believe in something, I will give 100% of my effort
__1_
I know myself well (my strengths, weaknesses, personality)
_10__ Total for section 8
Section 9
_1__ I can imagine ideas in my mind
_1__ I like rearranging rooms
_1__ I enjoy creating art using different types of media
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I remember well when using graphic organizers (eg. webs, charts)
_1__ I like to organize data in charts and graphs
___
Watching people perform is fun
___
I can recall things in mental pictures
___
I am good at reading maps
___
Music videos are stimulating
_1__ I am good at drawing, art, poster-making, etc.
__5_

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 Equal

Physical Word

Self

Visual