Howard Gardner’s Multiple Intelligence Test
Score the statements: 1 = Mostly Disagree, 2 = Slightly Disagree, 3 = Slightly Agree, 4 = Mostly Agree
Adults over 16yrs age complete all questions.
Young people between 8-16yrs of age answer questions in only.
A |
I like to learn more about myself |
B |
I can play a musical instrument |
E |
I find it easiest to solve problems when I am doing something physical |
B |
I often have a song or piece of music in my head |
C |
I find budgeting and managing my money easy |
D |
I find it easy to make up stories |
E |
I have always been very co-ordinated |
D |
When talking to someone, I tend to listen to the words they use not just what they mean |
D |
I enjoy cross words, word searches or other word puzzles |
C |
I don’t like ambiguity, I like things to be clear |
C |
I enjoy logic puzzles such as 'sudoku' |
A |
I like to meditate |
B |
Music is very important to me |
D |
I am a convincing liar |
E |
I play a sport or dance |
A |
I am very interested in psychometrics (personality testing) and IQ tests |
C |
People behaving irrationally annoy me |
B |
I find that the music that appeals to me is often based on how I feel emotionally |
F |
I am a very social person and like being with other people |
C |
I like to be systematic and thorough |
G |
I find graphs and charts easy to understand |
E |
I can throw things well - darts, skimming pebbles, frisbees, etc |
D |
I find it easy to remember quotes or phrases |
G |
I can always recognise places that I have been before, |
B |
I enjoy a wide variety of musical styles |
G |
When I am concentrating I tend to doodle |
F |
I could manipulate people if I choose to |
A |
I can predict my feelings and behaviours in certain situations fairly accurately |
C |
I find mental arithmetic easy |
B |
I can identify most sounds without seeing what causes them |
D |
At school one of may favourite subjects is / was English |
C |
I like to think through a problem carefully |
D |
I enjoy debates and discussions |
E |
I love adrenaline sports and scary rides |
A |
I enjoy individual sports best |
F |
I care about how those around me feel |
G |
My house is full of pictures and photographs |
E |
I enjoy and am good at making things - I'm good with my hands |
B |
I like having music on in the background |
C |
I find it easy to remember telephone numbers |
A |
I set myself goals and plans for the future |
E |
I am a very tactile person |
F |
I can tell easily whether someone likes me or dislikes me |
G |
I can easily imagine how an object would look from another perspective |
E |
I never use instructions for flat-pack furniture |
F |
I find it easy to talk to new people |
E |
To learn something new, I need to just get on and try it |
G |
I often see clear images when I close my eyes |
C |
I don’t use my fingers when I count |
D |
I often talk to myself – out loud or in my head |
B |
At school I loved / love music lessons |
D |
When I am abroad, I find it easy to pick up the basics of another language |
E |
I find ball games easy and enjoyable |
C |
My favourite subject at school is / was maths |
A |
I always know how I am feeling |
A |
I am realistic about my strengths and weaknesses |
A |
I keep a diary |
F |
I am very aware of other people’s body language |
G |
My favourite subject at school was / is art |
D |
I find pleasure in reading |
G |
I can read a map easily |
F |
It upsets me to see someone cry and not be able to help |
F |
I am good at solving disputes between others |
B |
I have always dreamed of being a musician or singer |
F |
I prefer team sports |
B |
Singing makes me feel happy |
G |
I never get lost when I am on my own in a new place |
G |
If I am learning how to do something, I like to see drawings and diagrams of how it works |
A |
I am happy spending time alone |
F |
My friends always come to me for emotional support and advice |
RESULT
Count the number and ADD the no. of A, B, C, D, E, F, G from the above questions Enter the scores : No. of A = No. of B = No. of C = No. of D = REFER TO THE HIGHEST SCORE LETTER BELOW : |
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Multiple Intelligence (MI) |
intelligence description |
Typical roles, preferences, potential |
related tasks, activities or tests |
preferred learning style |
A
Intrapersonal
|
self-awareness, personal cognisance, personal objectivity, the capability to understand oneself, one's relationship to others and the world, and one's own need for, and reaction to change |
arguably anyone who is self-aware and involved in the process of changing personal thoughts, beliefs and behaviour in relation to their situation, other people, their purpose and aims - in this respect there is a similarity to Maslow's Self-Actualisation level, and again there is clear association between this type of intelligence and what is now termed 'Emotional Intelligence' or EQ |
consider and decide one's own aims and personal changes required to achieve them (not necessarily reveal this to others); consider one's own 'Johari Window', and decide options for development; consider and decide one's own position in relation to the Emotional Intelligence model |
self-reflection, self-discovery |
B
Musical |
musical ability, awareness, appreciation and use of sound; recognition of tonal and rhythmic patterns, understands relationship between sound and feeling |
musicians, singers, composers, DJ's, music producers, piano tuners, acoustic engineers, entertainers, party-planners, environment and noise advisors, voice coaches |
perform a musical piece; sing a song; review a musical work; coach someone to play a musical instrument; specify mood music for telephone systems and receptions |
music, sounds, rhythm |
C
Logical Mathematical |
logical thinking, detecting patterns, scientific reasoning and deduction; analyse problems, perform mathematical calculations, understands relationship between cause and effect towards a tangible outcome or result |
scientists, engineers, computer experts, accountants, statisticians, researchers, analysts, traders, bankers bookmakers, insurance brokers, negotiators, deal-makers, trouble-shooters, directors |
perform a mental arithmetic calculation; create a process to measure something difficult; analyse how a machine works; create a process; devise a strategy to achieve an aim; assess the value of a business or a proposition |
numbers and logic |
D
Linguistic |
words and language, written and spoken; retention, interpretation and explanation of ideas and information via language, understands relationship between communication and meaning |
writers, lawyers, journalists, speakers, trainers, copy-writers, English teachers, poets, editors, linguists, translators, PR consultants, media consultants, TV and radio presenters, voice-over artistes |
write a set of instructions; speak on a subject; edit a written piece or work; write a speech; commentate on an event; apply positive or negative 'spin' to a story |
words and language |
E
Bodily Kinesthetic |
body movement control, manual dexterity, physical agility and balance; eye and body coordination |
dancers, demonstrators, actors, athletes, divers, sports-people, soldiers, fire-fighters, PTI's, performance artistes; ergonomists, osteopaths, fishermen, drivers, crafts-people; gardeners, chefs, acupuncturists, healers, adventurers |
juggle; demonstrate a sports technique; flip a beer-mat; create a mime to explain something; toss a pancake; fly a kite; coach workplace posture, assess work-station ergonomics |
physical experience and movement, touch and feel |
F
Interpersonal |
perception of other people's feelings; ability to relate to others; interpretation of behaviour and communications; understands the relationships between people and their situations, including other people |
therapists, HR professionals, mediators, leaders, counsellors, politicians, educators, sales-people, clergy, psychologists, teachers, doctors, healers, organisers, carers, advertising professionals, coaches and mentors; (there is clear association between this type of intelligence and what is now termed 'Emotional Intelligence' or EQ) |
interpret moods from facial expressions; demonstrate feelings through body language; affect the feelings of others in a planned way; coach or counsel another person |
human contact, communications, cooperation, teamwork |
G
Spatial Visual |
visual and spatial perception; interpretation and creation of visual images; pictorial imagination and expression; understands relationship between images and meanings, and between space and effect |
artists, designers, cartoonists, story-boarders, architects, photographers, sculptors, town-planners, visionaries, inventors, engineers, cosmetics and beauty consultants |
design a costume; interpret a painting; create a room layout; create a corporate logo; design a building; pack a suitcase or the boot of a car |
pictures, shapes, images, 3D space
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