How Smart are You? Part Two

In 1983, Dr. Howard Gardner published Frames of Mind in which he proposed the theory of multiple intelligences. The theory suggests there is more than one way to describe smart as compared to a number from a paper/pencil I.Q. test. Traditional I.Q. assessments measure a student’s verbal-linguistic knowledge and do not take into account other possible strengths.

The original theory included seven different categories, however, as we learn more about human behavior and how the mind processes information, Gardner has added three more intelligence types; naturalist, spiritual, and moral.

Keep in mind there is a difference between learning style and multiple intelligence. Learning style is how your mind prefers to take information INTO the working memory. One the other hand, multiple intelligence is how your mind prefers to take OUT and APPLY the knowledge you have stored. Most students have a combination of intelligences.

To determine your multiple intelligence continuum, click on the following link. Make sure to click on “free multiple intelligence test” and then click on the first option that says, “MSEXcel self-calculating formula.” As you type in the number for each question, the computer will tally up your answer. When you have completed the survey, post your TOP THREE intelligences with the final tally number. Make sure to bring this information to class on Wednesday.

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