MULTIPLE INTELLIGENCES (8)

• Linguistic • Logical • Interpersonal • Intrapersonal • Musical • Visual/Spatial • Naturalistic • Kinesthetic

Linguistic

(Word Smart) The “Word Smart” people enjoy conversing with others. They possess a unique ability to communicate freely and with ease. Writing assignments in paragraph form are not challenging. They also have an ability to see connections within words and word order. Learning strategies for “Word Smart” people include reading out loud or summarizing their new knowledge in written or spoken text. Incorporating new vocabulary in daily conversations help to summit them to memory .

Logical

(Number Smart)

Characteristics Learning Strategy

 Enjoys problem-solving  In charge of budget  Enjoys Sudoku  Able to find patterns  Like to solve puzzles.

 Make flow charts  Create diagrams.

 List key points in numbered sequences  Create timeline to represent sequence.

 Bulleted lists

Interpersonal

(People Smart)

Characteristics

 Able to communicate well & get along with others.

 Makes others feel comfortable, can easily read other peoples feelings.

Learning Strategy

 Teach what you are learning to someone else.

 Compare notes with classmate. Observe how they take notes and learn.

 Find a study buddy and review in free time.

Intrapersonal

(Myself Smart) September 16, 2009

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akes raps, songs and jingles

U S I C A L

nderstands and uses rhythm For those of you who like to sing and dance ings often Here is your opportunity, your chance!

nsists on having background noise To create a poem or a rhyme an remember info through poem, mnemonic, acronyms To display your knowledge in due time.

bility to focus while tapping You will surely demonstrate a firm stance!

istens to music whenever possible

Visual / Spatial

(Picture Smart)

Naturalistic

(Nature Smart) Who?

Enjoy being outside Concerned about the environment Enjoys natural setting and creating that inside Most likely to have pets Likely to have “collections” What?

Likes to classify information Makes observations and easily notices patterns Notice changes in their surroundings How?

Categorize new vocabulary words Create new categories to rearrange information Sit near window in class

Kinesthetic

(Body Smart)

Characteristics Move well, dance, run, or build something.

Learning Strategy Study while exercising Charades Likes to play sports Post-It Notes Finger/Toe Tapping Use stress ball TPR, acting it out