Gardner Multiple Intelligences Inventory

DIRECTIONS: For each aspect, give yourself 1 point for each statement you agree with. Whichever category is highest is where you shine.
Linguistic PNTS Logical-Mathematical PNTS Visual-Spatial PNTS Bodily-Kinesthetic PNTS

1. You enjoy word play. Making puns, 1. You enjoy working with numbers and 1. You have an appreciation of the 1. You take part in a sport or
tongue-twisters, limericks. can do mental calculations. arts. regularly perform some kind of
physical exercise.
2. You read everything—books, 2. You’re interested in new scientific 2. You tend to make a visual record 2. You’re quite adept at ‘do-it-
magazines, newspapers, even product advances. of events with a camera or yourself.’
labels. camcorder.
3. You can easily express yourself either 3. You can easily balance your 3. You find yourself doodling when 3. You like to think through problems
orally or in writing, i.e. you’re a good checkbook; do the household budget. taking notes or thinking through while engaged in a physical pursuit
story-teller or writer. something. such as walking or running.

4. You pepper your conversation with 4. You like to put together a detailed 4. You have no problem reading 4. You don’t mind getting up on the
frequent allusions to things you've read itinerary for vacations or business trips. maps and navigating. dance floor.
or heard.

5. You like to do crosswords, play 5. You enjoy the challenge of brain 5. You enjoy visual games such as 5. You like the most thrilling rides at
Scrabble or have a go at other word teasers or other puzzles that require jigsaw puzzles and mazes. the fun fair.
puzzles. logical thinking.

6. People sometimes have to ask you to 6. You tend to find the logical flaws in 6. You’re quite adept at taking 6. You need to physically handle
explain a word you’ve used. things people say and do. things apart and putting them back something to fully understand it.
together.
7. In school you preferred subjects such 7. Math and science were among your 7. In school you liked lessons in art 7. The most enjoyable classes in
as English, history and social studies. favorite subjects in school. and preferred geometry to algebra. school were PE and any handicrafts
lessons.
8. You can hold your own in verbal 8. You can find specific examples to 8. You often make your point by 8. You use hand gestures or other
arguments or debates. support a general point of view. providing a diagram or drawing. kinds of body language to express
yourself.
9. You like to talk through problems, 9. You take a systematic, step-by-step 9. You can visualize how things look 9. You like rough and tumble play
explain solutions, and ask questions. approach to problem-solving. from a different perspective. with children.

10. You can readily absorb information 10. You need to categorize, group or 10. You prefer reading material that 10. You need to tackle a new learning
from the radio or audio cassettes. quantify things to properly appreciate is heavily illustrated. experience ‘hands on’ rather than
their relevance. reading a manual or watching a
video.

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Musical PNTS Interpersonal PNTS Intrapersonal PNTS Naturalist PNTS

1. You can play a musical instrument. 1. You enjoy working with other 1. You keep a personal diary or log 1. You keep or like pets.
people as part of a group or to record your innermost thoughts.
committee.
2. You can manage to sing on key. 2. You take great pride in being a 2. You often spend ‘quiet time’ 2. You can recognize and name
mentor to someone else. reflecting on the important issues in many different types of trees,
your life. flowers and plants.
3. Usually, you can remember a tune 3. People tend to come to you for 3. You have set your own goals— 3. You have an interest in and
after hearing it just a couple of times. advice. you know where you’re going. good knowledge of how the body
works—where the main internal
organs are, for example, and you
keep abreast on health issues.
4. You often listen to music at home 4. You prefer team sports—such as 4. You are an independent thinker— 4. You are conscious of tracks,
and in your car. basketball, softball, soccer, football— you know your own mind, make up nests and wildlife while on a walk
to individual sports such as swimming your own mind. and can ‘read’ weather signs.
and running.
5. You find yourself tapping in time to 5. You like games involving other 5. You have a private hobby or 5. You could envision yourself as a
music. people—bridge, Monopoly, Trivial interest which you don’t really farmer or maybe you like to fish.
Pursuit. share with anyone else.
6. You can identify different musical 6. You’re a social butterfly. You would 6. You like to go fishing by yourself 6. You are a keen gardener.
instruments. much prefer to be at a party rather or take a solitary hike. You’re happy
than home alone watching television. with your own company.
7. Theme music or commercial jingles 7. You have several very close personal 7. Your idea of a good vacation is an 7. You have an understanding of,
often pop into your head. friends. isolated hilltop cabin rather than a and interest in, the main global
five-star resort and lots of people. environmental issues.

8. You can’t imagine life without music. 8. You communicate well with people 8. You have a realistic idea of your 8. You keep reasonably informed
and can help resolve disputes. own strengths and weaknesses. about developments in astronomy,
the origins of the universe and the
evolution of life.

9. You often whistle or hum a tune. 9. You have no hesitation in taking the 9. You have attended self- 9. You are interested in social
lead; showing other people how to get improvement workshops or been issues, psychology and human
things done. through some kind of counseling to motivations.
learn more about yourself.
10. You like a musical background when 10. You talk over problems with others 10. You work for yourself—or have 10. You consider that conservation
you’re working. rather than trying to resolve them by seriously contemplated ‘doing your of resources and achieving
yourself. own thing.’ sustainable growth are two of the
biggest issues of our times.

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