Let’s go through each sentence one by one and match it to the right kind of intelligence. Howard Gardner’s Theory of Multiple Intelligences says people are smart in different ways — not just “book smart.” Here’s how we’ll think about each:
1. “I am very good at learning instruments and can sing very well.”
→ This is about music, rhythm, singing, playing instruments. That’s
Musical Intelligence.
2. “He is very good with numbers and completes exams fast.”
→ Numbers, math, logic, solving problems quickly — that’s
Logical-Mathematical Intelligence.
3. “She is very good at doing presentations and usually talks a lot. She isn’t afraid to make new friends.”
→ Talking, presenting, making friends, understanding others — this is
Interpersonal Intelligence (smart with people).
4. “They are such amazing drawers and painters, I don’t know how they can do it so well!”
→ Drawing, painting, visual art — that’s
Visual-Spatial Intelligence.
5. “I have a friend that can speak 5 languages! He is so good with words!”
→ Languages, vocabulary, writing, speaking — that’s
Linguistic Intelligence.
6. “I play football and go to dance class. Everyone always tells me I have great coordination and balance!”
→ Using your body well — sports, dancing, moving — that’s
Bodily-Kinesthetic Intelligence.
7. “I normally stay quiet and enjoy problem solving by myself. I understand my feelings and needs.”
→ Knowing yourself, thinking alone, understanding your own emotions — that’s
Intrapersonal Intelligence.
8. “I love planting new trees. I feel that green spaces are very important in this world and we should protect, conserve and re-grow!”
→ Loving nature, plants, animals, caring for the environment — that’s
Naturalist Intelligence.
Now let’s double-check each one to make sure we didn’t mix any up:
- Music → Musical
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- Numbers → Logical-Mathematical
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- Talking & friends → Interpersonal
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- Drawing/painting → Visual-Spatial
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- Languages/words → Linguistic
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- Sports/dance/body → Bodily-Kinesthetic
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- Quiet/self-aware → Intrapersonal
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- Nature/trees → Naturalist
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All match correctly!
Final Answer:
1. Musical
2. Logical-Mathematical
3. Interpersonal
4. Visual-Spatial
5. Linguistic
6. Bodily-Kinesthetic
7. Intrapersonal
8. Naturalist
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of multiple intelligences worksheet.