Verbal-Linguistic Intelligence Logical-Mathematical Intelligence Visual-Spatial Intelligence Bodily-Kinesthetic Intelligence
(Language Arts-Based Assessment Instruments) (Cognitive Patterns-Based Assessment Instruments) (Imaginal-Based Assessment Instruments) (Performance-Based Assessment Instruments)
  • written essays
  • vocabulary quizzes
  • recall of verbal information
  • audiocassette recordings
  • poetry writing
  • linguistic humor
  • formal speech
  • cognitive debates
  • listening and reporting
  • learning logs and journals
  • cognitive organizers
  • higher-order reasoning
  • pattern games
  • outlining
  • logic and rationality exercises
  • mental menus and formulas
  • deductive reasoning
  • inductive reasoning
  • calculation processes
  • logical analysis and critique
  • murals & montages
  • graphic representation & visual illustrating
  • visualization & imagination
  • reading, understanding, & creating maps
  • flowcharts & graphs
  • sculpting & building
  • imaginary conversations
  • mine mapping
  • video recording & photography
  • manipulative demonstrations
  • lab experiments
  • dramatization
  • original & classical dance
  • charades & mimes
  • impersonations
  • human tableaux
  • invention projects
  • physical exercise routines & games
  • skill demonstrations
  • illustrations using body language & gestures
Musical-Rhythmic Intelligence Interpersonal Intelligence Intrapersonal Intelligence Environmental Intelligence
(Auditory-Based Assessment Instruments) (Relational-Based Assessment Instruments) (Psychological-based Assessment Instruments) (Service-based Assessment Instruments)
  • creating concept songs & raps
  • illustrating with sound
  • discerning rhythmic patters
  • composing music
  • linking music & rhythm with concepts
  • orchestrating music
  • creating percussion patterns
  • recognizing tonal patterns & quality
  • analyzing musical structure
  • reproducing musical & rhythmic patterns
  • group "jigsaws"
  • explaining to or teaching another
  • peer tutoring
  • keypal editing
  • "think-pair-share"
  • "round robin"
  • giving & receiving feedback
  • interviews, questionnaires, and people searches
  • empathic processing
  • random group quizzes
  • assess you teammates
  • test, coach, and retest
  • autobiographical reporting
  • personal application scenarios
  • metacognitive surveys & questionnaires
  • higher-order questions & answers
  • concentration tests
  • feelings diaries & logs
  • personal projection
  • reflection journals
  • self-indentification reporting
  • personal history correlation
  • personal priorities & goals
  • service contracts
  • project planning & leadership
  • system analysis
  • strategic planning processes
  • maintenance & safety procedures
  • problem-solving
  • project-based collaborations