Gardner's Theory of Multiple Intelligences

Howard Gardner first outlined his Theory of Multiple Intelligences in:

• 1983

• 2014

• 1776

• 1922

Gardner proposed that:

• People have limited intelligence.

• People have a set IQ.

• People have many kinds of intelligence, and possess a range of abilities.

• People have equal intelligence.

While an individual might be particularly strong in a specific area, such as musical intelligence, he or she most likely possesses ______________________.

• a dog.

• no other abilities.

• skill in dancing.

• a range of abilities.

Gardner's theory has come under criticism because some say:

• Intelligences are simply abilities

• Intelligences are simply personality traits

• Intelligences are simply talents

• All of these

Which of the following is NOT one of the Multiple Intelligences?

• Visual-Spatial

• Interpersonal

• Materialistic

• Naturalistic

Gardner's Theory is well-reasoned and well-researched, but it is a theory (meaning basically it's his professional opinion). We can apply it to students to help us understand how they learn (and plan instruction accordingly) but we cannot diagnose children using this criteria.

Choose B.

• Not this one.

• This one

• Not this one

• Not this one

You have a 4th grade student who loves puzzles and sports. He struggles with reading but is the fastest runner in your class and can put together a puzzle by himself in a very short time. What are likely his strongest areas of intelligence?

• Musical and Existential

• Interpersonal and Naturalistic

• Bodily-Kinesthetic and Intrapersonal

• Visual-Spatial and Bodily-Kinesthetic

You have a sixth grade student who is a whiz at Sudoku. She often says that her goal is to establish a raccoon rehabilitation center when she grows up. What are likely her strongest areas of intelligence?

• Logical-Mathematical and Naturalistic

• Existential and Bodily-Kinesthetic

• Visual-Spatial and Interpersonal

• Linguistic-Verbal and Musical