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
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2. Music Smart: (Musical Intelligence)
(Likes to play instruments, enjoys music, recognizes patterns, repeats tones)
Possible Jobs/Careers: band teacher, performing
artist__________________________________________________
3. Number Smart: (Logical Intelligence)
(Good at estimating and organizing, can recognize patterns, memorizes math facts easily)
Possible Jobs/Careers: stock
broker__________________________________________________
4. Thinking Smart: (Existential Intelligence)
(Likes to ask questions, interested in philosophy, solves difficult problems, likes to learn)
Possible Jobs/Careers: teacher,
priast__________________________________________________
5. People Smart: (Interpersonal Intelligence)
(Can work cooperatively, can make friends easily, is outgoing, leads others)
Possible Jobs/Careers: government healthcare,
teacher__________________________________________________
6. Physically Smart: (Kinesthetic Intelligence)
(Good coordination, can work with tools, likes to exercise, has endurance)
Possible Jobs/Careers: trainer, coach, mechanic, carpenter, welder,
farmer__________________________________________________
7. Word Smart: (Verbal Intelligence)
(Understands words and meanings, likes to write, can explain ideas successfully)
Possible Jobs/Careers: public speaker, government, author, songwriter,
teacher__________________________________________________
8. Self Smart: (Intrapersonal Intelligence)
(Has a strong sense of values, can work independently, reflective, expresses feelings well)
Possible Jobs/Careers: artic, entrepreneur, pastors, real estate
agent__________________________________________________

9. Art Smart: (Visual Intelligence)

(Has active imagination, learns visually, forms mental images, strong sense of direction)
Possible Jobs/Careers: artistrs, bus driver,map maker,
pilot__________________________________________________

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
___o I enjoy sorting things into groups
___o 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
___o I recycle cans, bottles, and paper
___o I enjoy learning about animals, plants, and science
___x I like to be outdoors
___x I like to take care of plants or garden
___o I like putting things in order
___5

Total for section 1

Section 2
___o I like movies with singing or dancing in them
___x I can easily see patterns
___x I focus in on noise and sounds
___o I can dance to the beat of music easily
___o I like playing instruments
___o I remember things by putting them in a rhyme
___o I enjoy many kinds of music
___o Remembering song lyrics is easy for me
___x I like to sing or hum tunes
___x I like listening to music when I study
___4

Total for section 2

Section 3
___o I keep things neat and orderly
___x Step by step directions are a big help for me
___x Solving problems comes easily to me
___o I ask a lot of questions about how things work
___o I can complete calculations easily in my head

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I enjoy working on a computer

Puzzles and brain teasers requiring problem solving are fun
Structure helps me be successful
I cant start work until I know all the things I need to do
I feel satisfied when things make sense

___5

Total for section 3

Section 4
___o I enjoy discussing questions about life
___o It is important to me to know how I fit in/where I belong
___o Religion, or some set of moral guidelines, is important to me
___o I enjoy looking at art (paintings, photography, sculptures)
___x I like to participate in relaxation and meditation activities
___x 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
___o I wonder if there are other forms of intelligent life (eg. aliens) in the universe
___o I like to study history and other cultures
___4

Total for section 4

Section 5
___x I learn best through interacting with others
-----x The more people around the happier I am
___o I learn best with study groups or partners
___x I enjoy chatting with friends on the internet, phone, etc.
___x I have many friends
___o I like to watch television and listen to radio talk shows
___o I am a leader amongst my friends
___x I like to help others
___x I like to join clubs and participate in extracurricular activities
___o Lots of people ask me to hang out with them
___6

Total for section 5

Section 6
___x I enjoy making things with my hands
___o Sitting still for a long time is difficult for me
___x I enjoy outdoor games and sports
___o 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
___o I like to dance/watch others dance
___7

Total for section 6

Section 7
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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

___1

Total for section 7

Section 8
___ x I learn best when I care about what I am studying
___x 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
___o 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
___o When I believe in something, I will give 100% of my effort
___x I know myself well (my strengths, weaknesses, personality)
___7

Total for section 8

Section 9
___x I can imagine ideas in my mind
___x I like rearranging rooms
___o I enjoy creating art using different types of media
___o I remember well when using graphic organizers (eg. webs, charts)
___o I like to organize data in charts and graphs
___o Watching people perform is fun
___o I can recall things in mental pictures
___x I am good at reading maps
___o Music videos are stimulating
___o I am good at drawing, art, poster-making, etc.
___3

Part 2

Total for section 9

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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S1
Nature

S2
music

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logic

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thinking people

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physical

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word

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self

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visual