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: Zookeeper, Warden, Conservation Officer, Biologist, Botanist,
Zoologist, Vet, Park Ranger, Farmer
2. Music Smart: (Musical Intelligence)
(Likes to play instruments, enjoys music, recognizes patterns, repeats tones)
Possible Jobs/Careers: Band Teacher, Orchestra, Music Lesson Instructor, Fixer and
Seller of Instruments, Musical Therapist, Performing Artist, Composer
3. Number Smart: (Logical Intelligence)
(Good at estimating and organizing, can recognize patterns, memorizes math facts easily)
Possible Jobs/Careers: Mathematician, Scientist, Teacher, Programmer, Accountant,
Banker, Engineer, Architect, Construction Worker, Stock Broker, Carpenter
4. Thinking Smart: (Existential Intelligence)
(Likes to ask questions, interested in philosophy, solves difficult problems, likes to learn)
Possible Jobs/Careers: Philosopher, Doctor, Scientist, Professor, Teachers, Pastor,
Priest, Phycologist
5. People Smart: (Interpersonal Intelligence)
(Can work cooperatively, can make friends easily, is outgoing, leads others)
Possible Jobs/Careers: Government, Guidance Councilor, Teacher, Politician,
Healthcare
6. Physically Smart: (Kinesthetic Intelligence)
(Good coordination, can work with tools, likes to exercise, has endurance)
Possible Jobs/Careers: Professional Athlete, Physical Therapist, Trainer, Coach,
Mechanic, Carpenter, Welder, Geologist, Farmer
7. Word Smart: (Verbal Intelligence)
(Understands words and meanings, likes to write, can explain ideas successfully)
Possible Jobs/Careers: Public Speakers, Translators, Magazine Editor, Author,
Songwriter, Teacher, Government Representative
8. Self Smart: (Intrapersonal Intelligence)
(Has a strong sense of values, can work independently, reflective, expresses feelings well)
Possible Jobs/Careers: Artist, Entrepreneur, Pastor

9. Art Smart: (Visual Intelligence)

(Has active imagination, learns visually, forms mental images, strong sense of direction)
Possible Jobs/Careers: Artist, Film makers, Architect, Interior Designer, Taxi Driver,
Cartographer, Map Maker, Pilot

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
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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
x
Animals are important in my life
x
I recycle cans, bottles, and paper
___
I enjoy learning about animals, plants, and science
x
I like to be outdoors
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I like to take care of plants or garden
x
I like putting things in order
7

Total for section 1

Section 2
x
I like movies with singing or dancing in them
x
I can easily see patterns
x
I focus in on noise and sounds
x
I can dance to the beat of music easily
x
I like playing instruments
___
I remember things by putting them in a rhyme
x
I enjoy many kinds of music
x
Remembering song lyrics is easy for me
x
I like to sing or hum tunes
x
I like listening to music when I study
8

Total for section 2

Section 3
x
I keep things neat and orderly
x
Step by step directions are a big help for me
x
Solving problems comes easily to me
___
I ask a lot of questions about how things work
x
I can complete calculations easily in my head
___
I enjoy working on a computer
x
Puzzles and brain teasers requiring problem solving are fun

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x
x

Structure helps me be successful

I cant start work until I know all the things I need to do
I feel satisfied when things make sense

Total for section 3

Section 4
x
I enjoy discussing questions about life
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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)
x
I like to participate in relaxation and meditation activities
___
I like to know what other people think about the world
x
I like visiting beautiful sites in nature
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Learning new things is easier when I understand why they are important
___
I wonder if there are other forms of intelligent life (eg. aliens) in the universe
x
I like to study history and other cultures
6

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
x
I enjoy chatting with friends on the internet, phone, etc.
x
I have many friends
x
I like to watch television and listen to radio talk shows
___
I am a leader amongst my friends
x
I like to help others
x
I like to join clubs and participate in extracurricular activities
___
Lots of people ask me to hang out with them
8

Total for section 5

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

Total for section 6

Section 7

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x
x
x
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x
x
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x
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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.
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

Total for section 7

Section 8
x
I learn best when I care about what I am studying
x
Fairness is important to me
x
I have a strong understanding of right and wrong
___
My attitude affects how I learn
x
I believe acceptance of differences among people is important in life
___
Working alone is productive for me
___
I am independent and like to do my own thing
___
I need to know why I should do something before I do it
x
When I believe in something, I will give 100% of my effort
x
I know myself well (my strengths, weaknesses, personality)
6

Total for section 8

Section 9
x
I can imagine ideas in my mind
x
I like rearranging rooms
___
I enjoy creating art using different types of media
___
I remember well when using graphic organizers (eg. webs, charts)
___
I like to organize data in charts and graphs
x
Watching people perform is fun
x
I can recall things in mental pictures
x
I am good at reading maps
x
Music videos are stimulating
x
I am good at drawing, art, poster-making, etc.
7

Part 2

Total for section 9

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
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Nature

Music

Logic

Thinking

People

Physical

Word

Self

Visual