Name:

What are my Learning Strengths?

This activity will help you find out what your strengths are.

Mark each statement with an X that is true for you.

Logical/Mathematical
Verbal/Linguistic Intelligence
Intelligence
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I enjoy telling stories and jokes I really enjoy my math class
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I have a good memory for trivia I like logical math puzzles or brain teasers
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I enjoy word games (e.g. Scrabble & puzzles) I find solving math problems to be fun
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__ __ If I have to memorize something I tend to
I read books just for fun
_ _ place events in a logical order
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I am a good speller (most of the time) I like to find out how things work
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__ In an argument I tend to use put-downs or __
I enjoy computer and any math games
_ sarcasm _
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I like talking and writing about my ideas I love playing chess, checkers or Monopoly
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__ If I have to memorize something I create a __ In an argument, I try to find a fair and logical
_ rhyme or saying to help me remember _ solution
__ If something breaks and won't work, I read the __ If something breaks and won't work, I look at
_ instruction book first _ the pieces and try to figure out how it works
__ For a group presentation I prefer to do the __ For a group presentation I prefer to create the
_ writing and library research _ charts and graphs
Visual/Spatial Intelligence Bodily/Kinesthetic Intelligence
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I prefer a map to written directions My favorite class is gym since I like sports
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__ __ I enjoy activities such as woodworking,
I daydream a lot
_ _ sewing and building models
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I enjoy hobbies such as photography When looking at things, I like touching them
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__ __ I have trouble sitting still for any length of
I like to draw and create
_ _ time
__ If I have to memorize something I draw a __ I use a lot of body movements when talking
_ diagram to help me remember _
__ __ If I have to memorize something I write it out
I like to doodle on paper whenever I can
_ _ a number of times until I know it
__ In a magazine, I prefer looking at the pictures __ I tend to tap my fingers or play with my
_ rather than reading the text _ pencil during class
__ In an argument I try to keep my distance, keep __ In a argument I tend to strike out and hit or
_ silent or visualize some solution _ run away
__ If something breaks and won't work I tend to __ If something breaks and won't work I tend to
_ study the diagram of how it works _ play with the pieces to try to fit them together
__ For a group presentation I prefer to draw all the __ For a group presentation I prefer to move the
_ pictures _ props around, hold things up or build a model
Musical/Rhythmic Intelligence Interpersonal Intelligence
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I enjoy listening to CD's and the radio I get along well with others
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I tend to hum to myself when working I like to belong to clubs and organizations
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I like to sing I have several very close friends
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I play a musical instrument quite well I like helping teach other students
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__ I like to have music playing when doing __
I like working with others in groups
_ homework or studying _
__ If I have to memorize something I try to create a __ Friends ask my advice because I seem to be a
_ rhyme about the event _ natural leader
__ I an argument I tend to shout or punch or move __ If I have to memorize something I ask
_ in some sort of rhythm _ someone to quiz me to see if I know it
__ __ In an argument I tend ask a friend or some
I can remember the melodies of many songs
_ _ person in authority for help
__ If something breaks and won't work I tend to tap __ If something breaks and won't work I try to
_ my fingers to a beat while I figure it out _ find someone who can help me
__ For a group presentation I prefer to put new __ For a group presentation I like to help
_ words to a popular tune or use music _ organize the group's efforts
Intrapersonal Intelligence Naturalist Intelligence
__ I like to work alone without anyone bothering __ I am keenly aware of my surroundings and of
_ me _ what goes on around me
__ __ I love to go walking in the woods and looking
I like to keep a diary
_ _ at the trees and flowers
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I like myself (most of the time) I enjoy gardening
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__ __ I like to collect things (e.g., rocks, sports
I don't like crowds
_ _ cards, stamps, etc)
 __ __ As an adult, I think I would like to get away
I know what I am good at and what I am weak at
_ _ from the city and enjoy nature
__ I find that I am strong-willed, independent and __ If I have to memorize something, I tend to
_ don't follow the crowd _ organize it into categories
__ If I have to memorize something I tend to close __ I enjoy learning the names of living things in
_ my eyes and feel the situation _ our environment, such as flowers and trees
__ In an argument I will usually walk away until I __ In an argument I tend to compare my
_ calm down _ opponent to someone or something I have
__ If something breaks and won't work, I wonder if
read or heard about and react accordingly
_ it's worth fixing up __ If something breaks down, I look around me
__ For a group presentation I like to contribute
_ to try and see what I can find to fix the
_ something that is uniquely mine, often based on
problem
how I feel __ For a group presentation I prefer to organize
_ and classify the information into categories so
it makes sense
TOTAL SCORE
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Verbal/Linguistic Musical/Rhythmic
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Logical/Mathematical Interpersonal
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Visual/Spatial Intrapersonal
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Bodily/Kinesthetic Naturalist
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Greg Gay - Adapted by J. Ivanco, 1998