MULTIPLE INTELLIGENCE SELF-ASSESSMENT Which question is more important: How smart are you? OR How are you smart? MULTIPLE INTELLIGENCE SELF-ASSESSMENT For each statement, decide if the statement is "Not at all like me," "Not much like me," "Somewhat like me," or "Just like me." Write the number that describes you best in the box next to the statement. Then fill in your answers on the score card below. 1=Not at all like me 2=Not much like me 3=Somewhat like me 4=Just like me ____1.     I know and use as many words as-or more different words than-other people. ____2.     When it comes to arithmetic or math, I do as well or better than other people. ____3.     I can usually look at the parts of a machine and figure out how to put them together. ____4.     I almost always have a song going in my head. ____5.     I can throw at least one kind of small object (ball, dart,etc.) very accurately. ____6.     I like meeting people who are from different cultures, or who think differently from me. ____7.     I spend time trying to "make sense" of the world. ____8.     I like to understand and use words. ____9.     I like math story problems. ____10.   I am good at drawing picture. My pictures look a lot like the subject I am drawing. ____11.   I can usually remember the tune of a song I just heard. ____12.   I like sports, dancing and physical exercise.

MULTIPLE INTELLIGENCE SELF-ASSESSMENT We’re all brainy! ____13.   I get along well with the people I work with. ____14.   I really do understand myself pretty well. ____15.   If I come across a new word, I usually try to find out what it means. ____16.   I am good at test questions that ask me to compare two different things. ____17.   Pictures usually make more sense to me than words. ____18.   When I hear a song with a complicated rhythm, I can always tap along. ____19.   I have very good control over my body. I can usually get it to do what I want. ____20.   I usually know how other people feel without them telling me. ____21.   I am pretty happy with the person I am. ____22.   I do a lot of reading on my own when I can. ____23.   I am good at thinking about several facts and arriving at a conclusion. ____24.   I could easily draw a detailed and accurate map of all the streets around where I live. ____25.   When I sing, I am able to stay on key. ____26.   I can learn new sports or dances easily. ____27.   I am good at role-playing, acting or charades. ____28.   There are some things that I am working on to improve myself. ____29.   I can tell or write stories that other people like. ____30.   I am good at games where I am given certain information and have to solve something. ____31.   I know how to draw my own clothes design on a flat piece of paper. ____32.   I often make up my own tunes or songs. ____33.   I am good at tasks that demand tiny, careful movements like threading needles. ____34.   I am good at getting other people to agree with each other. ____35.   I am usually aware of how I feel and why I feel that way. Place your score for each sentence in the box that has the number of that sentence. Then add each row across to get your totals. As in the following example: Verbal 1. 3 8. 2 15. 1 22. 2 29. 3      11   Score Card: Intelligence Total 1. 8. 15. 22. 29. Logical 2. 9. 16. 23. 30. Visual 3. 10. 17. 24. 31. Musical 4. 11. 18. 25. 32. Body 5. 12. 19. 26. 33. People 6. 13. 20. 27. 34. Personal 7. 14. 21. 28. 35 MULTIPLE INTELLIGENCE SELF-ASSESSMENT For each statement, decide if the statement is "Not at all like me," "Not much like me," "Somewhat like me," or "Just like me." Write the number that describes you best in the box next to the statement. Then fill in your answers on the score card below. 1=Not at all like me 2=Not much like me 3=Somewhat like me 4=Just like me ____1.     I know and use as many words as-or more different words than-other people. ____2.     When it comes to arithmetic or math, I do as well or better than other people. ____3.     I can usually look at the parts of a machine and figure out how to put them together. ____4.     I almost always have a song going in my head. ____5.     I can throw at least one kind of small object (ball, dart,etc.) very accurately. ____6.     I like meeting people who are from different cultures, or who think differently from me. ____7.     I spend time trying to "make sense" of the world. ____8.     I like to understand and use words. ____9.     I like math story problems. ____10.   I am good at drawing picture. My pictures look a lot like the subject I am drawing. ____11.   I can usually remember the tune of a song I just heard. ____12.   I like sports, dancing and physical exercise. But we’re all brainy in different ways…

Logical/Mathematical “Number smart" people learn best through numbers, reasoning, and problem solving. They like to weigh, measure, calculate, and organize data. They are good at making analogies or debating an issue.

Verbal/Linguistic “Word smart" people learn best through language, such as speaking, writing, reading, and listening. They are able to explain, convince, and express themselves verbally or in writing. They enjoy writing and creating with words.

Bodily-Kinesthetic Intelligence “Body smart" people use their whole body or parts of their body to solve a problem. They learn best through physical activity such as dance, hands-on tasks, constructing models, and any kind of movement.

Musical Intelligence “Music smart" people think in music; they notice and remember patterns. They learn best through sounds, e.g. songs, rhythms, patterns, etc.

Interpersonal Intelligence “Social smart" people learn best through interaction with other people, e.g. discussions, cooperative work, social activities. They enjoy being part of a group. They can be excellent leaders.

Spatial Intelligence “Picture smart" people have the ability to represent the spatial world in their minds. They learn best visually. They like to think and create pictures.

Naturalist Intelligence “Nature" people have sensitivity to the natural world. They see meanings and patterns in nature and the world around them. They learn best through interactions with the environment. e.g., outdoor activities, field trips, involvement with plants and animals.

Intrapersonal Intelligence “Self smart" people have a good understanding of themselves; they know who they are, what they can do, and what they want to do. They are very good at concentrating and often prefer solitary activities. They learn best through self motivation and getting in touch with their feelings.

Let’s find out how you are smart!

MULTIPLE INTELLIGENCE SELF-ASSESSMENT Number your paper from 1 to 35. For each statement, decide if the statement is: 1=Not at all like you 2=Not much like you 3=Somewhat like you 4=Just like you Write the number that describes you best next to the number of each statement.

____1. I have an above-average vocabulary for my age. ____2. I am good at math. ____3. I can usually look at the parts of a machine and figure out how to put them together. ____4. I almost always have a song going in my head. ____5. I can throw a small object very accurately.

____6. I like meeting people who are from different cultures, or who think differently from me. ____7. I spend time trying to "make sense" of the world. ____8. I like to understand and use words. ____9. I like math story problems. ____10. I am good at drawing pictures. My pictures look a lot like the subject I am drawing.

____11.   I can usually remember the tune of a song I just heard. ____12.   I like sports, dancing and physical exercise. ____13.   I get along well with the other kids at school. ____14.   I really do understand myself pretty well. ____15.   If I come across a new word, I usually try to find out what it means.

____16.   I am good at test questions that ask me to compare two different things. ____17.   Pictures usually make more sense to me than words. ____18.   When I hear a song with a complicated rhythm, I can always tap along. ____19.   I have very good control over my body. I can usually get it to do what I want. ____20.   I usually know how other people feel without them telling me.

____21.   I am pretty happy with the person I am. ____22.   I do a lot of reading on my own when I can. ____23.   I am good at thinking about several facts and arriving at a conclusion. ____24.   I could easily draw a detailed and accurate map of all the streets around where I live. ____25.   When I sing, I am able to stay on key.

____26.   I find it easy to learn new sports or dances. ____27.   I am good at role-playing, acting, or charades. ____28.   There are some things that I am working on to improve myself. ____29.   I can tell or write stories that other people like. ____30.   I am good at games where I am given certain information and have to solve something.

____31.   I know how to draw my own clothing design on paper. ____32.   I often make up my own tunes or songs. ____33.   I am good at tasks that demand tiny, careful movements, like threading needles. ____34.   I am good at getting other people to agree with each other. ____35.   I am usually aware of how I feel and why I feel that way.

Scoring Intelligence SCORE Percent Linguistic 1. 8. 15. 22. 29. Logical 2. 9. 16. 23. 30. Visual 3. 10. 17. 24. 31. Musical 4. 11. 18. 25. 32. Body 5. 12. 19. 26. 33. Interpersonal 6. 13. 20. 27. 34. Intrapersonal 7. 14. 21. 28. 35. TOTAL OF ALL SCORES: 100%