How are you SMART?

The Multiple Intelligences

The world needs all types of intelligences for it to function. Despite the (unfortunately) common
perception that to be smart you must be strong at reading, writing, and arithmetic, there are
many different ways for a person to be considered smart. Here are some of these different ways:
1. Nature Smart: (Naturalistic Intelligence)
(Likes animals, cares for environment, enjoys nature, likes to grow things)
Possible Jobs/Careers: conservation officer, biologist, zoologist, warden, vet, farmer
2. Music Smart: (Musical Intelligence)
(Likes to play instruments, enjoys music, recognizes patterns, repeats tones)
Possible Jobs/Careers: band teacher, orchestra, musical therapist, musician/singer,
3. Number Smart: (Logical Intelligence)
(Good at estimating and organizing, can recognize patterns, memorizes math facts easily)
Possible Jobs/Careers: Mathematician, Programmer, Teacher, accountant, engineer, architect,
stock broker,
4. Thinking Smart: (Existential Intelligence)
(Likes to ask questions, interested in philosophy, solves difficult problems, likes to learn)
Possible Jobs/Careers: Philosopher, Scientist, Doctor, professor, psychologist,
5. People Smart: (Interpersonal Intelligence)
(Can work cooperatively, can make friends easily, is outgoing, leads others)
Possible Jobs/Careers: government, guidance, health care, teacher, public speakers, politicians
6. Physically Smart: (Kinesthetic Intelligence)
(Good coordination, can work with tools, likes to exercise, has endurance)
Possible Jobs/Careers: athlete, physiotherapist, coach, trainer, mechanic, carpenter, welder,
7. Word Smart: (Verbal Intelligence)
(Understands words and meanings, likes to write, can explain ideas successfully)
Possible Jobs/Careers: public speakers, translators, government representatives, magazine
editor, author, song writer, teacher,
8. Self Smart: (Intrapersonal Intelligence)
(Has a strong sense of values, can work independently, reflective, expresses feelings well)
Possible Jobs/Careers: artist, entrepreneur, pastor, councilors, real estate agent,
9. Art Smart: (Visual Intelligence)
(Has active imagination, learns visually, forms mental images, strong sense of direction)
Possible Jobs/Careers: artist, filmmakers, architects, interior designers, sculptors, map maker,
pilot, taxi driver.

Multiple Intelligences Survey

How are you SMART?
Part 1
Complete each section by placing a 1 next to each statement you feel best describes you. If you
do not feel the statement represents you, leave the space blank. Total the column in each section
when you are done.
Section 1
_1__ I enjoy sorting things into groups
_x__ I like to take care of the environment
_x__ I enjoy hiking and camping
_x__ I think it is important to take care of our parks and forests
_1__ Animals are important in my life
_1__ I recycle cans, bottles, and paper
_1__ I enjoy learning about animals, plants, and science
_1__ I like to be outdoors
_1__ I like to take care of plants or garden
_1__ I like putting things in order
_7__

Total for section 1

Section 2
_x__ I like movies with singing or dancing in them
_1__ I can easily see patterns
_1__ I focus in on noise and sounds
_1__ I can dance to the beat of music easily
_1__ I like playing instruments
_1__ I remember things by putting them in a rhyme
_1__ I enjoy many kinds of music
_x__ Remembering song lyrics is easy for me
_1__ I like to sing or hum tunes
_1__ I like listening to music when I study
_8__ Total for section 2
Section 3
_1__
I keep things neat and orderly
_1__
Step by step directions are a big help for me
_1__
Solving problems comes easily to me
_1__
I ask a lot of questions about how things work
_1__
I can complete calculations easily in my head
_1__
I enjoy working on a computer
_1__
Puzzles and brain teasers requiring problem solving are fun
_1__
Structure helps me be successful
_1__
I cant start work until I know all the things I need to do
_1__
I feel satisfied when things make sense

__10_ Total for section 3

Section 4
_1__ I enjoy discussing questions about life
_1__ It is important to me to know how I fit in/where I belong
_x__ Religion, or some set of moral guidelines, is important to me
_x__ I enjoy looking at art (paintings, photography, sculptures)
_1__ I like to participate in relaxation and meditation activities
_1__ I like to know what other people think about the world
_1__ I like visiting beautiful sites in nature
_1__ Learning new things is easier when I understand why they are important
_1__ I wonder if there are other forms of intelligent life (eg. aliens) in the universe
_1__ I like to study history and other cultures
_8__ Total for section 4
Section 5
_x__ I learn best through interacting with others
_x__ The more people around the happier I am
_x__ I learn best with study groups or partners
_1__ I enjoy chatting with friends on the internet, phone, etc.
_1__ I have many friends
_1__ I like to watch television and listen to radio talk shows
_1__ I am a leader amongst my friends
_1__ I like to help others
_1__ I like to join clubs and participate in extracurricular activities
_1__ Lots of people ask me to hang out with them
_7__

Total for section 5

Section 6
_1__ I enjoy making things with my hands
_x__ Sitting still for a long time is difficult for me
_1__ I enjoy outdoor games and sports
_1__ I pay attention to peoples body language and facial expressions
_1__ I believe it is important to exercise and stay healthy
_1__ I like to take things apart, then put them back together
_1__ I like to be active
_1__ I like working with tools
_1__ I learn by doing and touching
_1__ I like to dance/watch others dance
_9__

Total for section 6

Section 7
_1__
_1__
_1__
_x__

I enjoy reading books, magazines, comics, etc.

I have a strong vocabulary
Taking notes helps me remember and understand
I like to write notes, emails, journal entries, stories, etc.

_1__
_x__
_x__
_x__
_x__
_x__

It is easy for me to explain my ideas to others

I keep a journal, or write for fun
I like word puzzles, crosswords, and word jumbles
I enjoy playing with words, puns, anagrams, or tongue twisters
I like listening to other people talk or read stories
I like to speak in front of a group

_4__

Total for section 7

Section 8
_1__
I learn best when I care about what I am studying
_1__
Fairness is important to me
_1__
I have a strong understanding of right and wrong
_1__
My attitude affects how I learn
_1__
I believe acceptance of differences among people is important in life
_1__
Working alone is productive for me
_1__
I am independent and like to do my own thing
_1__
I need to know why I should do something before I do it
_1__
When I believe in something, I will give 100% of my effort
_1__
I know myself well (my strengths, weaknesses, personality)
_10__ Total for section 8
Section 9
_1__ I can imagine ideas in my mind
_x__ I like rearranging rooms
_x__ I enjoy creating art using different types of media
_1__ I remember well when using graphic organizers (eg. webs, charts)
_1__ I like to organize data in charts and graphs
_1__ Watching people perform is fun
_1__ I can recall things in mental pictures
_1__ I am good at reading maps
_1__ Music videos are stimulating
_x__ I am good at drawing, art, poster-making, etc.
__7_

Total for section 9

Part 2
Now carry forward your total from each section, and create a bar graph by shading in the
appropriate number of blocks. See the front page for more information. Note: S = Section

Bens Graph
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