SOAR learning strategies

This type of person learns best through songs, patterns, rhythms. May find themselves frequently tapping.

Possible careers: band directors, song-writers, composers

• body smart

• music smart

• word smart

• number/reasoning smart

These people enjoy sports, dance, or other areas of physical fitness. They are referred to as "active" and learn best through movement/hands-on activities.

Possible career options: physical therapist, builders, professional athlete, farmer

• body smart

• music smart

• people smart

• picture/visual smart

These people have a strong concept of what they want in life. They tend to be very focused, self-disciplined, and independent.

Possible Career options: self-employed, writer, therapist, leader, researcher

• people smart

• word smart

• nature smart

• self smart

These people are inclined to be outdoors. They have a strong appreciation for the environment and respect for the beauty of nature.

Possible Career Options: meteorologist, veterinarian, biologist

• word smart

• nature smart

• body smart

• picture/visual smart

These people are often thought of as "creative" and may be good at noticing patterns, assembling projects, putting together puzzles.

Possible Career Options: interior designer, videographers, photographers, inventor

• number/reasoning smart

• body smart

• music smart

• picture/visual smart

These people usually have skills that can help them develop relationships with others. They often work well in teams, enjoy helping others, and may be good at resolving conflicts.

Possible Career Options: teachers, nurses, politicians, sales people

• people smart

• self smart

• word smart

• body smart

These people are often good at reading, writing, speaking, or a combination of all three. They tend to be good at speaking in front of people.

Possible Career Options: salespeople, journalist, lawyer, librarian

• people smart

• music smart

• word smart

• body smart

These people are generally good math students. They are good at solving problems and puzzles with numbers and logic. They may enjoy organizing and budgeting.

Possible Career Options: engineer, accountant, researcher

• number/reasoning smart

• word smart

• body smart

• self smart

Pick the order in which you set goals.

• 1. identify your goals

  2. establish your priorities

  3. schedule time to take action

• 1. establish your priorities

  2. identify your goals

  3. schedule time to take action

• 1. schedule time to take action

  2. identify your goals

  3. establish your priorities

• Goals are overrated!

Finding a good balance....School is important and should be top priority but "fun stuff" is just as important.

• True

• False