Unit 4 DB: What does an Intelligence Test measure

THE MULTIPLE INTELLIGENCE QUIZ Estimated time required: 20 minutes

For each of the statements below, choose a number between 1 and 5 to rate how the statement describes you.

1 – No, the statement is not at all like me 4 – The statement is a lot like me

2 – The statement is a little like me 5 – Yes, the statement is definitely me

3 – The statement is somewhat like me

Verbal/Linguistic I can use lots of different words to express myself.

I feel comfortable working with language and words.

I enjoy crosswords and other word games like Scrabble.

I tend to remember things exactly as they are said to me.

I enjoy participating in debates and/or discussions.

I find it easy to explain things to others.

I enjoy keeping a written journal and/or writing stories and articles.

I like to read a lot.

TOTAL

Visual/Spatial I understand colour combinations and what colours work well together.

I enjoy solving jigsaw, maze and/or other visual puzzles.

I read charts and maps easily.

I have a good sense of direction.

I like to watch the scenes and activities in movies.

I am observant. I often see things that others miss.

I can anticipate the moves and consequences in a game plan (i.e., hockey sense, chess sense).

I can picture scenes in my head when I remember things.

TOTAL

Musical I often play music in my mind.

My mood changes when I listen to music.

It is easy for me to follow the beat of music.

I can pick out different instruments when I listen to a piece of music.

I keep time when music is playing.

I can hear an off-key note.

I find it easy to engage in musical activities.

I can remember pieces of music easily.

TOTAL

Logical/Mathematical I work best in an organised work area.

I enjoy maths and using numbers.

I keep a ‘things to do’ list.

I enjoy playing brainteasers and logic puzzles.

I like to ask ‘why’ questions.

I work best when I have a day planner or timetable.

I quickly grasp cause and effect relationships.

I always do things one step at a time.

TOTAL

Interpersonal I can sense the moods and feelings of others.

I work best when interacting with people.

I enjoy team sports rather than individual sports.

I can sort out arguments between friends.

I prefer group activities rather than ones I do alone.

I enjoy learning about different cultures.

I enjoy social events like parties.

I enjoy sharing my ideas and feelings with others.

TOTAL

Naturalistic Pollution makes me angry.

I notice similarities and differences in trees, flowers and other things in nature.

I feel very strongly about protecting the environment.

I enjoy watching nature programs on television.

I engage in ‘clean-up days’.

I like planting and caring for a garden.

I enjoy fishing, bushwalking and bird-watching.

When I leave school, I hope to work with plants and animals.

TOTAL

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Multiple Intelligence Graph

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Body/Kinesthetic I like to move, tap or fidget when sitting.

I enjoy participating in active sports.

I am curious as to how things feel and I tend to touch objects and examine their texture.

I am well co-ordinated.

I like working with my hands.

I prefer to be physically involved rather than sitting and watching.

I understand best by doing (i.e. touching, moving and interacting).

I like to think through problems while I walk or run.

TOTAL

Intrapersonal I know myself well.

I have a few close friends.

I have strong opinions about controversial issues.

I work best when the activity is self-paced.

I am not easily influenced by other people.

I have a good understanding of my feelings and how I will react to situations.

I often raise questions concerning values and beliefs.

I enjoy working on my own.

TOTAL

40

36

32

28

24

20

16

12

8

4

Verbal/ Logical/ Visual/ Inter- Musical Naturalistic Body/ Intra- Linguistic Mathematical Spatial personal Kinesthetic personal

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