Multiple Intelligences Survey

Adapted from Walter McKenzie, 1999 of Surfaquarium Consulting

Part I: Give the numerical score for the following statements as they apply to you

4= always. 3 = frequently 2= sometimes 1 =seldom 0=

never

1.I keep my things neat and orderly

2. I enjoy reading all kinds of materials

3. I can imagine ideas in my mind

4. l easily pick up on patterns

5. enjoy making things with my hands

6. I learn best interacting with others

7.I am keenly aware of my moral beliefs

8.I enjoy categorizing things by common traits

9. Step-by-step directions are a big help

10. Taking notes helps me remember and understand

11. Rearranging a room is fun for me

12. I focus on noise and sounds

13. Sitting still for long periods of time is difficult for me

14 The more the merrier

15. I learn best when I have an emotional attachment to the subject

16. Ecological issues are important to me

17 Solving problems comes easily to me

18 I faithfully contact friends through letters and/or e-mail

19 enjoy creating art using varied media

20 Moving to a beat is easy for me

21. I enjoy outdoor games and sports

22. Study groups are very productive for me

23. Fairness is important to me

24. Hiking and camping are enjoyable activities

25. I get easily frustrated with disorganized people

26. It is easy for me to explain my ideas to others

27. I remember well using graphic organizers

28. I've always been interested in playing an instrument

29. I value non-verbal communication such as sign language

30. I enjoy chat rooms

31. My attitude affects how I learn

32. I believe preserving our National Parks is important

33. I can complete calculations quickly in my head

34. I keep a journal

35. Performance art can be very gratifying

36. The cadence of poetry intrigues me

37. A fit body is important for a fit mind

38. Participating in politics is important

39. Social justice issues concern me

40. Putting things in hierarchies makes sense to me

41. Brainteasers requiring reasoning are exciting

42. Word puzzles like crosswords and jumbles are fun

43. Spreadsheets are great for making charts, graphs, and tables

44. I remember things by putting them in a rhyme

45. Arts and crafts are enjoyable pastimes

46. Television and radio talk shows are enjoyable

47. Working alone can be just as productive as working in a group

48. Animals are important in my life

49. I can't begin an assignment until all my questions are answered

50. I write for pleasure

51. Three dimensional puzzles bring me much enjoyment

52. Concentration is difficult while listening to a radio or television

53. Expression through dance is beautiful

54. I am a "team player"

55. I need to know why I should do something before I agree to do it

56. My home has a recycling system in place

57. Structure helps me be successful

58. I enjoy playing with words like puns, anagrams and spoonerisms

59. Music videos are very stimulating

60. I enjoy many kinds of music

61. I like working with tools

62. I dislike working alone

63. When I believe in something I will give 100% effort to it

64. I enjoy studying Biology, Botany and/or Zoology

65. I find working on a computer spreadsheet or database rewarding

66. Foreign languages interest me

67. I can recall things in mental pictures

 68. Musicals are more interesting than dramatic plays

69. I live an active lifestyle

70. Clubs and extracurricular activities are fun

71. I like to be involved in causes that help others

72. I spend a great deal of time outdoors

73. Things have to make sense to me or I am dissatisfied

74. Debates and public speaking are activities I like to participate in

75. I am good at reading maps and blueprints

76. Remembering song lyrics is easy for me

77. I learn by doing

78. I pay attention to social issues and causes

79. I am willing to protest or sign a petition to right a wrong

80. I enjoy working on a garden

Part II: Now, transfer your response to each item on the corresponding box

1 9 17 25 33 41 49 57 65 73
L-M

2 10 18 26 34 42 50 58 66 74
Ling

3 11 19 27 35 43 51 59 67 75
Spa

4 12 20 28 36 44 52 60 68 76
Mus

5 13 21 29 37 45 53 61 69 77
B-K

6 14 22 30 38 46 54 62 70 78
Inter
 7 15 23 31 39 47 55 63 71 79
Intra

8 16 24 32 40 48 56 64 72 80
Nat

Then, add your numerical responses in each row and write the sum on the last column to
get your scores for each intelligence area.

Part Ill: Now plot your scores on the bar graph provided:

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0 L-M Ling Spa Mus B-K Inter Intra Nat

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