Howard Gardner’s Theory on Multiple Intelligences

September 8th, 2008 by Chandell Asuncion

Multiple Intelligences
We all possess all eight intelligences (listed below) that function together in different ways, which are unique to each person. Each of the eight areas can be strengthened and developed with exposure to different activities and exercises. Strengths may be exhibited in different ways within each category. For example a person may not be able to read, but may still be able to tell a great story. (Both rely on linguistic intelligence.)

Below you will find resources to:

  1. Take the test to see your areas of strength and development
  2. Review data to compare and analyze your results
  3. Define and develop each of the eight intelligences (Optional – Independent Study)

step 1Take the Multiple Intelligences Test and find out your current strengths. Some areas will be highly developed, some modestly developed, and other areas may be underdeveloped.

step 2Review these charts to compare and analyze results – add observations as a comment to this post.

mf_11n_underElementary Age Students – 11 and Under
Male and Female

(United States and World Wide)
Post your observations and comments.

mf_12-14Middle School Age Students – 12-14
Male and Female

(United States and World Wide)
Post your observations and comments.

High School Age Students
15-16 Male and Female (United States and World Wide)
Will be added later today (9/9/08)

17-18 Male and Female (United States and World Wide)
Will be added later today (9/9/08)

Adults (College Age Students & Work Force 19 and older)

f19Compare data of Females 19 years and older
(United States, World Wide, China and Japan).
Post your observations and comments.

m19Compare data of Males 19 years and older
(United States, World Wide, China and Japan).
Post your observations and comments.

step 3Multiple Intelligences Definitions and Activities to Develop your Child’s Gifts and Talents (Source Family Education)
Four quick tips, activities by age, and parent-approved activities, celebrity profiles, possible careers, and related articles & activities.

  1. Linguistic (all about words, speak, read, write and listen)
  2. Logical – Mathematical (look for patterns when they solve problems)
  3. Spatial (the ability to form mental images and measure space)
  4. Bodily – Kinesthetic (talk with their hands and learn by doing–hands-on activities)
  5. Musical (earliest talent to emerge, sing and match rhythmic structures)
  6. Interpersonal (understanding other people)
  7. Intrapersonal (has a strong sense of self)
  8. Naturalistic (easily classify plants, animals and other things in nature, such as dinosaurs etc.)

Source: Family Education – http://www.familyeducation.com
Source: Multiple Intelligences in the Classroom by Thomas Armstrong (ASCD, 1994)
Resource: Multiple Intelligence Test http://www.bgfl.org/bgfl/custom/resources_ftp/client_ftp/ks3/ict/multiple_int/questions/questions.cfm

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2 Responses

  1. Roxanne Kala Says:

    I find the results of our multiple intelligence test very interesting. I wonder why boys and girls below the age of 11 know so much about other but not a lot about themselves? I also laughed when I my results. I AGREE WITH IT!!

  2. LEE Says:

    For all the world and gender in 11 and under interpersonal is high. Just goes to show we are all social beings.

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