Understanding MIs Quiz, GEP-4 EXP3

When talking about multiple intelligences, it's important to:

• Focus on people's weaknesses and how to overcome them.

• Appreciate the diversity of strengths and encourage growth.

If you're unsure of your strengths in multiple intelligences, you could ask:

• Should I focus on being more creative?

• What activities do you find most engaging?

When giving supportive advice, it's helpful to:

• Tell the person what they're doing wrong with their current approach.

• Offer suggestions for learning methods or strategies that leverage their strengths.

When expressing difficulty with a specific intelligence, you could say:

• I hate learning new things.

• I struggle with logical reasoning problems.

Asking for specific advice on improving a certain intelligence could sound like:

• Can you help me with my homework?

• Do you have any tips for improving my musical intelligence?

Encouragement that highlights a specific intelligence might sound like:

• Just keep trying, you'll get it eventually.

• Your strong visual-spatial intelligence will be a great asset in designing this project!

A "growth mindset" approach to intelligences suggests:

• People are born with a fixed set of intelligences.

• Intelligences can be developed and improved through learning and effort.

When discussing multiple intelligences with others, using "I" statements is helpful because:

• It sounds more formal and authoritative.

• It focuses on your own experiences and avoids judgment.

When showing concern about someone struggling with a concept, it's best to say:

• You're just not good at this.

• Is something bothering you? Maybe I can help explain it differently.

Making a decision that aligns with your intelligences might involve:

• Picking the easiest option, regardless of your strengths.

• Considering how your strengths can be applied to the situation.