Multiple Intelligences (M.I.
) Inventory
© 1999 Walter McKenzie ([Link]
PART I
Complete each section by placing a “1” next to each statement you feel accurately describes you. If you do not identify with a statement,
leave the space provided blank. Then total the column in each section.
SECTION 1
_____ I enjoy categorizing things by common traits
_____ Ecological (environmental) issues are important to me Total number of 1’s
_____ Hiking and camping are enjoyable activities
_____ I enjoy working on a garden used in Section 1:
_____ I believe preserving (saving/keeping) our National Parks is important
_____ Putting things in hierarchies (system of levels) makes sense to me
_____ Animals are important in my life
_____ My home has a recycling system in place
_____ I enjoy studying biology, botany and/or zoology
_____ I spend a great deal of time outdoors
SECTION 2
_____ I easily pick up on patterns
_____ I focus in on noise and sounds Total number of 1’s
_____ Moving to a beat is easy for me
_____ I’ve always been interested in playing an instrument used in Section 2:
_____ The cadence (rhythm/speed) of poetry intrigues me
_____ I remember things by putting them in a rhyme
_____ Concentration is difficult while listening to a radio or television
_____ I enjoy many kinds of music
_____ Musicals are more interesting than dramatic plays
_____ Remembering song lyrics is easy for me
SECTION 3
_____ I keep my things neat and orderly
_____ Step-by-step directions are a big help
Total number of 1’s
_____ Solving problems comes easily to me
_____ I get easily frustrated with disorganized people used in Section 3:
_____ I can complete calculations quickly in my head
_____ Puzzles requiring reasoning are fun
_____ I can’t begin an assignment until all my questions are answered
_____ Structure helps me be successful
_____ I find working on a computer spreadsheet or database rewarding
_____ Things have to make sense to me or I am dissatisfied
SECTION 4
_____ It is important to see my role in the “big picture” of things
_____ I enjoy discussing questions about life
_____ Religion is important to me
Total number of 1’s
_____ I enjoy viewing art masterpieces used in Section 4:
_____ Relaxation and meditation exercises are rewarding
_____ I like visiting breathtaking sites in nature
_____ I enjoy reading ancient and modern philosophers
_____ Learning new things is easier when I understand their value
_____ I wonder if there are other forms of intelligent life in the universe
_____ Studying history and ancient culture helps give me perspective
SECTION 5
_____ I learn best interacting with others
_____ “The more the merrier” Total number of 1’s
_____ Study groups are very productive for me
_____ I enjoy chat rooms used in Section 5:
_____ Participating in politics is important
_____ Television and radio talk shows are enjoyable
_____ I am a “team player”
_____ I dislike working alone
_____ Clubs and extracurricular activities are fun
_____ I pay attention to social issues and causes
SECTION 6
_____ I enjoy making things with my hands
_____ Sitting still for long periods of time is difficult for me
_____ I enjoy outdoor games and sports Total number of 1’s
_____ I value non-verbal communication such as sign language used in Section 6:
_____ A fit body is important for a fit mind
_____ Arts and crafts are enjoyable pastimes
_____ Expression through dance is beautiful
_____ I like working with tools
_____ I live an active lifestyle
_____ I learn by doing
SECTION 7
_____ I enjoy reading all kinds of materials
_____ Taking notes helps me remember and understand
_____ I faithfully (routinely/always) contact friends through letters and/or e-mail Total number of 1’s
_____ It is easy for me to explain my ideas to others used in Section 7:
_____ I keep a journal
_____ Word puzzles like crosswords and jumbles are fun
_____ I write for pleasure
_____ I enjoy playing with words like puns, anagrams and spoonerisms
_____ Foreign languages interest me
_____ Debates and public speaking are activities I like to participate in
SECTION 8
_____ I am keenly aware of my moral beliefs
_____ I learn best when I have an emotional attachment to the subject
_____ Fairness is important to me Total number of 1’s
_____ My attitude effects how I learn used in Section 8:
_____ Social justice issues concern me
_____ Working alone can be just as productive as working in a group
_____ I need to know why I should do something before I agree to do it
_____ When I believe in something I will give 100% effort to it
_____ I like to be involved in causes that help others
_____ I am willing to protest or sign a petition to right a wrong
SECTION 9
_____ I can imagine ideas in my mind
_____ Rearranging a room is fun for me
_____ I enjoy creating art using varied media Total number of 1’s
_____ I remember well using graphic organizers used in Section 9:
_____ Performance art can be very gratifying
_____ Spreadsheets are great for making charts, graphs and tables
_____ Three-dimensional puzzles bring me much enjoyment
_____ Music videos are very stimulating
_____ I can recall things in mental pictures
_____ I am good at reading maps, atlases and blueprints
Part II
Now carry forward your total from each section and multiply by 10 below:
Section #of 1’s Multiply Multiplied Score
1 x 10
2 x 10
3 x 10
4 x 10
5 x 10
6 x 10
7 x 10
8 x 10
9 x 10
Part III
Now plot your scores on the bar graph provided… colour in the blocks up to the multiplied score.