Areas of Intelligence

Intelligence Area	Is strong in:	Likes to:	Learns best through:
*Verbal-Linguistic*	reading, writing, telling stories, memorizing dates, thinking in words.	read, write, talk, memorize, work at puzzles.	reading, hearing and seeing words, speaking, writing, discussing and debating.
*Math-Logic*	math, reasoning, logic, problem-solving, patterns.	solve problems, question, work with numbers, experiment.	working with patterns and relationships, classifying, categorizing, working with the abstract.
*Spatial*	reading, maps, charts, drawing, mazes, puzzles, imaging things, visualization.	design, draw, build, create, daydream, look at pictures.	working with pictures and colors, visualizing, drawing.
*Bodily- Kinesthetic*	athletics, dancing, acting, crafts, using tools.	move around, touch and talk, body language.	touching, moving, processing knowledge through bodily sensations.
*Musical*	singing, picking up sounds, remembering melodies, rhythms.	sing, hum, play an instrument, listen to music.	rhythm, melody, singing, listening to music and melodies.
*Interpersonal*	understanding people, leading, organizing, communicating, resolving conflicts, selling.	have friends, talk to people, join groups.	sharing, comparing, relating, interviewing, cooperating.
*IntrApersonal*	understanding self, recognizing strengths and weaknesses, setting goals.	work alone, reflect, pursue interests.	working alone, doing self-paced projects, having space, reflecting.
*Naturalist*	understanding nature, making distinctions, identifying flora and fauna.	be involved with nature, make distinctions.	working in nature, exploring things, learning about plants and natural events.