It’s not how smart you are but HOW you are smart!

Howard Gardener and The MULTIPLE INTELLIGENCES

Verbal/Linguistic SMART

Love to read, write and talk! Good at debate Easy to use words to tell jokes, write

stories or solve word puzzles You could lead meetings easily You are a confident writer

Mathematical/Logical SMART!

You can solve problems with numbers or patterns

You can calculate easily Great at reading charts, diagrams Good at reasoning and finding solutions Your thoughts and ideas are organized

Music/Sound Smart!

Thinking in music comes easy You can use music and rhythm to help

you with stress You are able to mimic sounds and

voices Skill in creating music and performing

Visual/Spatial SMART!

You can see pictures and shapes in your mind

In art and science you can easily use your design capabilities

Drawing and painting come easy to you You are good at reading maps and

finding your way around new places

Bodily-Kinesthtic/SMART!

You learn by doing and moving You are great at sports Dancing comes easier You have better sense of body

awareness Good at demonstrating HOW to do

something to someone else

Interpersonal SMART!

You understand others easily You can show empathy to others You can know how someone feels

sometimes when they don’t tell you You are a good team player/teacher

Intrapersonal SMART!

You place value on what you learn Taking responsibility for your learning is

important You are aware of yourself Keeping journals of opinions, feelings

and emotions is fun for you

Naturalist SMART!

You care about the environment You enjoy caring for plants and animals Exploring outdoors is fun for you You recognize and are sensitive to

changes in weather and nature