Multiple intelligences survey
Name: _____________________
Check off each circle that you think applies to you (is ‘right’ about you). Then, add
up the checks in each box and put the total at the bottom.
Verbal- linguistic
o I like talking on the phone
o I like keeping a journal and/or writing stories
o I like to do crossword puzzles and other word
games
o I like to go to the library and/or bookstore to
get new books
o I would rather spend time reading than watching
T.V.
o I understand things more when I listen to
someone rather than by watching T.V., a movie
etc.
o I like to read all of the signs and billboards that
I see
o A lot of people tell me that I can talk about my
ideas really clearly
TOTAL: ______
Visual –Spatial
o I usually doodle during class activities, or while I
am on the phone
o I love to draw, colour, paint etc. in my free time
o I have a good sense of direction ( I can figure
out which way to go)
o When I read, I can visualize the story in my head
o I know which colours go well together
o Geometry is easier for me than the other math
strands
o I like solving jigsaw, mazes or other puzzles
o I like creating cartoon strips
TOTAL: ________
Logical- mathematical
o Doing word problems has always been easy for
me
o I like to create and sort things into categories or
lists
o It is easy for me to add, subtract, multiply and
divide in my head. Estimating is easy for me.
o I like challenging problems and mysteries that I
have to use logical thinking to figure out
o I am always thinking about patterns or putting
things in order
o I think ideas put into graphs and charts are
easier to understand
o Checkers and Chess are two of my favourite
board games
TOTAL: __________
Bodily-Kinesthetic
o I like to move, tap or fidget when I am sitting
o I like to do things in class that I have to get out
of my seat for
o I am good at most sports
o I like to use tools to make things
o I like to find out how things work, and even to
take things apart to figure it out!
o I think showing someone how to do something
instead of explaining it with words
o I think I live a healthy life
o I take part in sports like snowboarding, skiing,
and mountain biking
TOTAL: _______
Musical-Rhythmic Naturalist
o I usually hum to myself when I am working or
walking o I notice differences in trees, plants, flowers and
o I like to make up songs other things in nature

o I have music outside of school, and I really like
them!
o I know the tunes and words to a lot of songs
o People tell me I have a good singing voice
o I like to listen to music in my free time
o I learn best when I go on a field trip
o I like to bird watch
o I am good at forecasting the weather
o I can name different types of animals and
insects

o I work better when I listen to music o I love learning about the stars, planets and space

o It is easy for me to follow the beat of a song o I have a collection of rocks and/or shells
o I care about the environment
TOTAL: ___________
TOTAL: __________

Interpersonal Intrapersonal

o I like talking to people
o I think am more of leader in my group of friends,
instead of a follower
o My friends usually ask me for advice
o I like team sports more than individual sports
o I would rather spend time with my friends or
family, than being alone
o I like to do group activities and projects in class
o A lot of people tell me that I am quiet and shy
o I am curious and ask a lot of questions
o I know what I am good at, and what I can
improve on
o I have no problem talking about my feelings or
opinion about things
o I keep a diary or journal to write down my
thoughts

o I like teaching other people things o Some people think I am stubborn and
independent
o I usually talk about my problems with my friends
o I know what I want and I try hard to get it
TOTAL: ______________ o When I have a personal problem, I like to solve it
by myself

TOTAL: _________
 Graph Your Multiple Intelligences Survey Totals!
NAME: __________________

For each of the M.I. categories, create a scatterplot that shows your total for that category. Put an ‘x’ in each
column for every check you made on the survey. For example, if you checked off 4 things in the Interpersonal
category, you will put 4 x’s in the chart below. Remember to ‘stack them’ vertically (up and down)

Verbal Logical Visual Naturalist Musical Bodily- Interpersonal Interpersonal

Linguistic Mathematical Spatial Rhythmic Kinesthetic
(words) (math) (art) (nature) (music) (physical) (people) (self)

Hmmmm... I think I am a verbal

linguistic, nature, bodily kinesthetic,
intra/interpersonal learner!

OVERALL, I AM A(N) _________________________________________________________ LEARNER!!!!