Multiple+Intelligences

Multiple Intelligences

http://ehlt.flinders.edu.au/education/DLiT/2006/individuality/Web%20Page/Assessing%20students'%20multiple%20intelligences.htm

Howard Gardner

http://seabc.pbworks.com/f/hum_swta_blm_4-6.pdf

|| BLM Multiple Intelligences Observation Checklist (based on work of Howard Gardner) Name: ____________________________ Date: _____________________________
 * 4.6 ||

o Is an accurate speller
 * Linguistic

o Possesses good vocabulary

o Likes to read

o Likes to research topics of interest

o Frequently makes references to things read or heard

o Enjoys word games such as Scrabble, Boggle, or crossword puzzles o Likes telling stories

o Likes being part of discussions || Logical-Mathematical o Sees patterns

o Thinks conceptually

o Likes to solve problems and reason things out

o Is interested in math

o Likes to chart, graph, and organize information

o Enjoys computers

o Has an excellent memory for numbers and statistics

o Works best with an agenda or timetable

o Enjoys logic puzzles, chess, and strategy games || o Draws and sketches accurately and with detail o Enjoys computers
 * Visual-Spatial

o Likes to represent ideas visually

o Recalls information through images o Likes making models and three- dimensional figures

o Likes to doodle

o Finds geometry easier than other math o Has a good sense of direction || Bodily-Kinesthetic o Likes to be active

o Likes acting things out

o Is curious about how things work o Is well coordinated

o Likes to touch things

o Wants to show you how to do something, not tell you

o Tends to come up with good ideas when involved in a physical activity o Develops new physical skills easily || o Often sings or hums while working
 * Musical-Rhythmic

o Likes rapping, playing an instrument, or singing

o Remembers melodies of songs

o Expresses strong interest in music || Naturalist o Very observant of surroundings o Is flexible; can adapt to circumstances

o Likes to categorize and classify information

o Likes to learn about science or the environment || o Is a peopleperson
 * Interpersonal

o Influencesotherpeople o Prefersgroupactivities o Enjoysteachingothers o Formsfriendshipseasily o Showsleadershipability || Intrapersonal o Prefers to work alone

o Has a strong will and a strong sense of self

o Knows own strengths and challenges o Likes to set goals

o Prefers to direct own learning || Context of Observation ____________________________________________________