Multiple Intelligences: Eight Ways of Learning
Students
who are
highly:
Linguistic
Think
in words
Logicalby reasoning
Mathematical
Love
Need
reading, writing, telling stories, playing
word games
books, tapes, writing tools, paper, diaries,
dialogue, discussion, debate, stories
experimenting, questioning, figuring out
logical puzzles, calculating
materials to experiment with, science materials,
manipulatives, trips to the planetarium and
science museum
Spatial
in images and
pictures
designing, drawing, visualizing, doodling
art, LEGOs, video, movies, slides, imagination
games, mazes, puzzles, illustrated books, trips to
art museums
BodilyKinesthetic
through somatic
sensations
dancing, running, jumping, building,
touching, gesturing
role play, drama, movement, things to build,
sports and physical games, tactile experiences,
hands-on learning
Musical
via rhythms and
melodies
singing, whistling, humming, tapping feet
and hands, listening
sing-along time, trips to concerts, music playing
at home and school, musical instruments
Interpersonal by bouncing ideas
off other people
leading, organizing, relating, manipulating,
mediating, partying
friends, group games, social gatherings,
community events, clubs,
mentors/apprenticeships
Intrapersonal in relation to their
needs, feelings, and
goals
setting goals, meditating, dreaming,
planning, reflecting
secret places, time alone, self-paced projects,
choices
playing with pets, gardening, investigating
nature, raising animals, caring for planet
earth
access to nature, opportunities for interacting
with animals, tools for investigating nature (e.g.,
magnifying glass, binoculars)
Naturalist
through nature and
natural forms
Exploring Multiple Intelligences
First, answer these questions on your own paper:
1. Are there certain classes you enjoy more than others?
Which do you enjoy most and which do you enjoy least?
2. Do you think you are smarter in certain subjects? List
subjects that come easily to you and list subjects that are
hard for you to understand.
3. Have you had a good experience with standardized
tests? Explain.
4. Can you recall a time in class when you felt stupid?
Explain the situation(s).
Complete a poster that depicts your Multiple Intelligences
□ Split your paper in half – one side for your “strength” and one
side for your “weakness”.
□ You may use illustrations, phrases, color, etc. to display your
learning styles
□ Use the Multiple Intelligences chart to complete the following On the “Strength” side…
On the “Weakness” side…
1. Identify the name of the
1. Identify the name of the
intelligence
intelligence
2. Explain how you “think” in
2. Explain how this intelligence
this intelligence
expects you to “think”
3. List items that you “love” to 3. List the items that you “hate”
do in this intelligence (come
to do in this intelligence (come
up with YOUR own list)
up with your own list)
4. Explain what you “need” in 4. What does this learning style
order to learn in this area
“need”?
5. Make a list with 5 study
5. Explain how you could practice
methods that incorporate this
or learn to be better at this
intelligence
intelligence