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PATHWAYS TO LEARNING | Name: | Tracy Wells      | Date: |       |
Developed by Joyce Bishop, Ph.D., and based upon Howard Gardner’s Frames of Mind: The Theory of Multiple Intelligences.
Directions: Rate each statement as follows: 1 = rarely 2 = sometimes 3 = usually 4 = always
Type the number of your response (1 – 4) on the line next to the statement and total each set of six questions.



1. 3 I enjoy physical activities.
2. 1 I am uncomfortable sitting still.
3. 2 I prefer to learn through doing.
4. 4 When sitting I move my legs or hands.
5. 2 I enjoy working with my hands.
6. 4 I like to pace when I’m thinking or studying.
16 Total for Bodily-Kinesthetic


7. 1 I enjoy telling stories.
8. 1 I like to write.
9. 4 I like to read.
10. 2 I express myself clearly.
11. 1 I am good at negotiating.
12. 2 I like to discuss topics that interest me.
11 Total for Verbal-Linguistic



13. 1 I use maps easily.
14. 1 I draw pictures/diagrams when explaining ideas.
15. 1 I can assemble items easily from diagrams.
16. 3 I enjoy drawing or photography.
17. 2 I do not like to read long paragraphs.
18. 2 I prefer a drawn map over written directions.
10 Total for Visual-Spatial

19. 1 I like math in school.
20. 1 I like science.
21. 1 I problem-solve well.
22. 3 I question how things work.
23. 2 I enjoy planning or designing something new.
24. 2 I am able to fix things.
10 Total for Logical-Mathematical



25. 4 I listen to music.
26. 4 I move my fingers or feet when I hear music.
27. 2 I have good rhythm.
28. 2 I like to sing along with music.
29. 1 People have said I have musical talent.
30. 2 I like to express my ideas through music.
15 Total for Musical

31. 4 I need quiet time to think.
32. 3 I think about... [continues]

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