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Multiple IntelligencesMultiple Intelligences
What is intelligence?
We are all smart.
We are smart in different ways.
One way is not better than another.
Eight Ways of Knowing!Eight Ways of Knowing!Multiple Intelligences AppliedMultiple Intelligences Applied
Verbal-LinguisticIntelligence
("word smart" or "book smart")
Enjoys reading, writing, and discussing. Remembers what has been said.Remembers what has been read.Speaks and writes effectively.Love learning new wordsCan learn other languages.
Logical-MathematicalIntelligence
("number smart" or "logic smart")
Uses numbers, math, and logic to find and understand various patternsLike to conduct experiments, to solve puzzles and other problemsEnjoy working with numbers and math formulas Love the challenge of a complex problem to solveExpresses interest in careers such as accounting, computer technology, and law
Visual-Spatial Intelligence("art smart" or "picture smart")
Learns by seeing and observing. Recognizes faces, objects, shapes, colors, details, and scenes.Thinks in pictures and visualizes detail.Uses visual images as an aid in recalling information.Enjoys doodling, drawing, painting, sculpting, or otherwise reproducing objects in visible form.
Bodily-KinestheticIntelligence
("body smart" or "movement smart")
Prefers to touch, handle, or manipulate what is to be learned.Develops coordination and a sense of timing.Learns best by direct involvement and participation. Remembers most clearly what was done, rather than what was said or observed.
Bodily-KinestheticIntelligence
("body smart" or "movement smart")
Enjoys concrete learning experiences such as field trips, model building, or participating in role play, games, assembling objects, or physical exercise.Demonstrates skill in acting, athletics, dancing, sewing, carving, or keyboarding.Like physical games.Like to demonstrate how to do something.Find it difficult to sit still for long periods of time.
Musical-RhythmicIntelligence
("music smart" or "sound smart")
Very sensitive to sounds in the environmentStudy and work better with music in the backgroundSkilled at mimicking sounds, language accents, and speech patterns
InterpersonalIntelligence
("people smart" or "group smart")
Learns best through group activitiesHas lots of friendsSensitive to people’s feelings and ideasExpresses an interest in careers such as teaching, social work, counseling, management, or politics.
Intrapersonal Intelligence("self smart")
Likes to work alone.In tune with inner feelings.Enjoys journaling. Likes to be alone to relax after spending time with a lot of people.
Naturalist Intelligence("nature smart" or "environment smart")
Recognizes and can name many different types of trees, flowers, and plants.Is conscious of tracks, nests, and wildlife on a walk and can “read” weather signs.Has an understanding of, and interest in global environmental issues.