Multiple Intelligence Survey
Directions: Rank each statement below 0, or 1. Write 0 next to the number if the statement is not true. Write 1 if
you agree with it. Compare your scores in different intelligences. What is your multiple intelligence profile?
Where did you score highest? Lowest?
Statements 0 or 1
I enjoy categorizing things by common traits.
Ecological (mahoulyati) issues are important to me.
Hiking and camping are enjoyable activities.
I enjoy working on a garden.
I believe preserving our National Parks is important.
Putting things in hierarchies (darja bandi) 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.
Total for Naturalistic Intelligence
Statements 0 or 1
I easily pick up on patterns (tanzeem/tarteeb)
I focus in on noise and sounds.
Moving to a beat is easy for me.
I have always been interested (dilchaspi) in playing an instrument.
The cadence (tarranum (radif/qafiya) 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.
Total for Musical Intelligence
Statements 0 or 1
I keep my things neat and orderly.
Step-by-step directions are a big help.
Solving problems comes easily to me.
I get easily frustrated (kohft) with disorganized people.
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.
Structures (kaam me tarteeb tanzeem) helps me to be successful.
I find working on a computer spreadsheet or database rewarding.
Things have to make sense to me or I am dissatisfied.
Total for Logical/Mathematical Intelligence
Statements 0 or 1
It is important to see my role in the “big picture” of things.
I enjoy discussing questions about life.
Religion is important to me.
I enjoy viewing art masterpieces
Relaxation and meditation (fikr/muraqba) 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 cultures helps give me perspective (tanazur).
Total for Existential Intelligence
Statements 0 or 1
I learn best interacting with other.
The more the merrier (jitney ziyada itna maza).
Study groups are very productive for me.
I enjoy chat rooms.
Participating in politics (dharna) 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.
Total for Interpersonal Intelligence
Statements 0 or 1
I enjoy making things with my hands.
Sitting still for long periods of time is difficult for me.
I enjoy outdoor games and sports.
I value non-verbal communication such as sign language.
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 life.
I learn by doing.
Total for Body/Kinesthetic Intelligence
Statements 0 or 1
I enjoy making all kinds of materials.
Taking notes helps me remember and understand.
I faithfully contact friends through letters and/or email.
It is easy for me to explain mu ideas to others.
I keep a journal (diary)
Word puzzles like crosswords and jumbles are fun.
I write for pleasure.
I enjoy playing with words like puns, anagrams and spoonerisms (alfaz kay
khail)
Foreign languages interest me.
Debates and public speaking are activities I like to participate in.
Total for Verbal/Linguistic Intelligence
Statements 0 or 1
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.
My attitude (rawiyya) effects how I learn.
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.
When I believe in something I will give 100% effort to it.
I like to be involved in causes (samaji behbood) that help others.
I am willing to protest or sign a petition (qarardad) to right a wrong.
Total for Intrapersonal Intelligence
Statements 0 or 1
I can imagine ideas in my mind.
Rearranging a room is fun for me.
I enjoy creating art using varied media.
I remember well using graphic organizers.
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 and blueprints.
Total for Visual Intelligence
Now write your scores for each intelligence
Naturalistic Musical Logic/ Existential Interpersonal Body/ Verbal/ Intrapersonal Visual
Math Kinesthetic Linguistic
