Check-In Question:

In what
talent/ skill
are you
good at?
 SECTION 1
1. _____ I enjoy putting things that have common characteristics into categories
2. _____ Issues about the health or ecology of our planet are important to me
3. _____ Hiking and camping are enjoyable activities
4. _____ I enjoy working in a garden
5. _____ I believe preserving our National Parks is important
6. _____ Putting things in hierarchies (order of importance) makes sense to me
7. _____ Animals are important in my life
8. _____ My home has a recycling system in place
9. _____ I enjoy studying biology (animals) and botany (plants)
10. _____ I spend a great deal of time outdoor
 SECTION 2
1. _____ I easily pick up on patterns of sound or rhythms
2. _____ I focus in on noise and sounds
3. _____ Moving to a beat or rhythm is easy for me
4. _____ I’ve always been interested in playing an instrument or singing
5. _____ The rhythm or cadence of poetry really interests me
6. _____ I remember things by putting them in a rhyme
7. _____ Concentrating is difficult if I am listening to a radio or TV
8. _____ I enjoy many kinds of music
9. _____ Musical plays are more interesting to me than serious plays
10. _____ Remembering the words or lyrics to a song is easy for me
 SECTION 3
1. _____ I keep my things neat and orderly most of the time
2. _____ Step-by-step directions are a big help to me
3. _____ Solving problems comes easily to me
4. _____ I am easily frustrated with disorganized people
5. _____ I can complete math calculations quickly in my head
6. _____ Puzzles requiring reasoning skills are fun for me
7. _____ I can’t begin an assignment until all my questions are answered
8. _____ Structure and clear directions help me be more successful
9. _____ I find working on a computer spreadsheet or database rewarding and fun
10. _____ Things have to make sense to me or I am dissatisfied
 SECTION 4
1. _____ It is important to see my role in the “big picture” of life
2. _____ I enjoy discussing questions about life
3. _____ Religion is important to me
4. _____ If I have the opportunity, I enjoy viewing art masterpieces
5. _____ Relaxation and meditation exercises are rewarding and helpful
6. _____ I like visiting breathtaking sites in nature
7. _____ I enjoy reading about the ideas of ancient and modern philosophers
8. _____ Learning new things is easier when I understand their importance
9. _____ I wonder if there are other forms of intelligent life in the universe
10. _____ Studying history or ancient culture helps give me perspective or
understanding about our world
 SECTION 5
1. _____ I learn best interacting or working with others
2. _____ The more people involved in a project or work, the better I like it
3. _____ Study groups are very good and productive for me
4. _____ I enjoy on-line chat rooms, e-mailing, text messaging my friends
5. _____ Participating in politics is important to me
6. _____ TV and radio talk shows are enjoyable
7. _____ I am a “team player”
8. _____ I dislike working alone
9. _____ Clubs and co-curricular activities are fun
10. _____ I pay attention to social issues and causes
 SECTION 6
1. _____ I enjoy making things with my hands
2. _____ Sitting still for long periods of time is difficult for me
3. _____ I enjoy outdoor games and sports
4. _____ I value non-verbal communication such as sign language or body
language
5. _____ A fit body is important for a fit mind
6. _____ Arts and crafts are enjoyable pastimes
7. _____ Expression through dance is beautiful
8. _____ I like working with tools
9. _____ I live an active lifestyle
10. _____ I learn best by doing or “hands-on” activities
 SECTION 7
1. _____ I enjoy reading all kinds of different materials
2. _____ Taking notes helps me remember and understand things better
3. _____ I faithfully contact friends through letters and/or e-mail
4. _____ It is easy for me to explain my ideas to others
5. _____ I like to keep a journal
6. _____ Word puzzles like crosswords and jumbles are fun
7. _____ I write for pleasure
8. _____ I enjoy playing with words like puns as a source of humor and fun
9. _____ Foreign languages interest me
10. _____ Debates and public speaking are activities I would like to
participate in
 SECTION 8
1. _____ I am very aware of my moral beliefs and values
2. _____ I learn best when I have an emotional attachment to the subject
3. _____ Fairness is important to me
4. _____ My attitudes can have an effect on how well I learn
5. _____ Social justice and equality issues concern me
6. _____ Working alone can be just as productive as working in a group
7. _____ I need to know why I should do something before I agree to do it
8. _____ When I believe in something I will give 100% of my effort to it
9. _____ I like to be involved in causes and projects that help other people
10. _____ I am willing to protest or sign a petition to correct something I
believe is
wrong or unjust
 SECTION 9
1. _____ I can imagine ideas in my mind
2. _____ Rearranging the furniture in a room is fun for me
3. _____ I enjoy creating art using a variety of materials and ideas
4. _____ I remember things better when I use graphic or visual organizers
5. _____ Performance art (singing, dancing, acting) can be very satisfying
6. _____ Spreadsheets are great for making charts, graphs and tables
7. _____ Three dimensional puzzles bring me much enjoyment
8. _____ Music videos are very stimulating and fun
9. _____ I can recall or remember things in “mental” pictures
10. _____ I am good at reading maps and blueprints
Theory of Multiple Intelligence
This theory suggests that traditional
psychometric views of intelligence
are too limited. Gardner first
outlined his theory in his 1983
book Frames of Mind: The Theory of
Multiple Intelligences, where he
suggested that all people have
different kinds of "intelligences.
 Howard Gardner
• Howard Gardner is a developmental psychologist
best-known for this theory of multiple
intelligences.
• He believed that the conventional concept of
intelligence was too narrow and restrictive and
that measures of IQ often miss out on other
\\"intelligences\\" that an individual may possess.
• His 1983 book Frames of Mind, outlined his theory
and his eight major types of intelligence.
Gardner's theory had a particular impact in the
field of education where it inspired teachers and
educators to explore new ways of teaching aimed
at these different intelligences.
Strengths
• Visual and spatial judgment
Characteristics
• Read and write for enjoyment
• Are good at putting puzzles together
• Interpret pictures, graphs, and charts
• Enjoy drawing, painting, and the visual
arts
• Recognize patterns easily
Potential Career Choices

•Architect
•Artist
•Engineer
•Photographer
•Interior Designers
Strengths
Characteristics
• Words, language, and writing • Remember written and spoken
information
• Enjoy reading and writing
• Debate or give persuasive speeches
• Are able to explain things well
• Use humor when telling stories
Potential Career Choices

•Writer/journalist
•Lawyer
•Teacher
Strengths Characteristics
• Analyzing problems and • Have excellent problem-solving skills
mathematical operations
• Enjoy thinking about abstract ideas
• Like conducting scientific
experiments
• Can solve complex computations
Potential Career Choices

•Scientist
•Mathematician
•Computer programmer
•Engineer
•Accountant
Strengths Characteristics
• Physical movement, motor • Are skilled at dancing and sports
control
• Enjoy creating things with his or her
hands
• Have excellent physical coordination
• Remember by doing, rather than
hearing or seeing
Potential Career Choices

•Dancer
•Builder
•Sculptor
•Actor
Strengths Characteristics
• Rhythm and music • Enjoy singing and playing musical
instruments
• Recognize musical patterns and tones
easily
• Remember songs and melodies
• Have a rich understanding of musical
structure, rhythm, and notes
Potential Career Choices

•Musician
•Composer
•Singer
•Music teacher
•Conductor
Strengths Characteristics
• Understanding and relating to • Communicate well verbally
other people
• Are skilled at nonverbal
communication
• See situations from different
perspectives
• Create positive relationships with
others
• Resolve conflicts in group settings
Potential Career Choices

•Psychologist
•Philosopher
•Counselor
•Salesperson
•Politician
Strengths
• Introspection and self-reflection
Characteristics
• Analyze their strengths and
weaknesses well
• Enjoy analyzing theories and ideas
• Have excellent self-awareness
• Understand the basis for his or her
own motivations and feelings
Potential Career Choices

•Philosopher
•Writer
•Theorist
•Scientist
Strengths Characteristics
• Finding patterns and • Are interested in subjects such as
relationships to nature botany, biology, and zoology
• Categorize and catalog information
easily
• Enjoy camping, gardening, hiking, and
exploring the outdoors
• Dislikes learning unfamiliar topics that
have no connection to nature
Potential Career Choices

•Biologist
•Conservationist
•Gardener
•Farmer
Characteristics

• An interest in questions about life, death and beyond

• An ability to look beyond the senses to explain phenomena
• A desire to be an outsider while at the same time showing a
strong interest in society and those around them.
Potential Career Choices

• Pastor
• Meditation instructor
• Yoga instructor
• Psychic
• Pastoral counselor
• Chaplain
Can a person
have more than
1 intelligence?
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