MILEs - MI Test

MI Test

Multiple Intelligences Inventory

Note: This is not a test - it is a snapshot in time of an individual's perceived MI preferences.

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Part I

Complete each section by placing a “1” next to each statement you feel accurately describes you. If you do not identify with a statement, leave the space provided blank. Then total the column in each section. ?

Section 1
1.	I enjoy categorizing things by common traits
2.	Ecological issues are important to me
3.	Hiking and camping are enjoyable activities
4.	I enjoy working on a garden
5.	I believe preserving our National Parks is important
6.	Putting things in hierarchies makes sense to me
7.	Animals are important in my life
8.	My home has a recycling system in place
9.	I enjoy studying biology, botany and/or zoology
10.	I spend a great deal of time outdoors
	TOTAL for Section 1

Section 2
1.	I easily pick up on patterns
2.	I focus in on noise and sounds
3.	Moving to a beat is easy for me
4.	I’ve always been interested in playing an instrument
5.	The cadence of poetry intrigues me
6.	I remember things by putting them in a rhyme
7.	Concentration is difficult while listening to a radio or television
8.	I enjoy many kinds of music
9.	Musicals are more interesting than dramatic plays
10.	Remembering song lyrics is easy for me
	TOTAL for Section 2

Section 3
1.	I keep my things neat and orderly
2.	Step-by-step directions are a big help
3.	Solving problems comes easily to me
4.	I get easily frustrated with disorganized people
5.	I can complete calculations quickly in my head
6.	Puzzles requiring reasoning are fun
7.	I can’t begin an assignment until all my questions are answered
8.	Structure helps me be successful
9.	I find working on a computer spreadsheet or database rewarding
10.	Things have to make sense to me or I am dissatisfied
	TOTAL for Section 3

Section 4
1.	It is important to see my role in the “big picture” of things
2.	I enjoy discussing questions about life
3.	Religion is important to me
4.	I enjoy viewing art masterpieces
5.	Relaxation and meditation exercises are rewarding
6.	I like visiting breathtaking sites in nature
7.	I enjoy reading ancient and modern philosophers
8.	Learning new things is easier when I understand their value
9.	I wonder if there are other forms of intelligent life in the universe
10.	Studying history and ancient culture helps give me perspective
	TOTAL for Section 4

Section 5
1.	I learn best interacting with others
2.	The more the merrier
3.	Study groups are very productive for me
4.	I enjoy chat rooms
5.	Participating in politics is important
6.	Television and radio talk shows are enjoyable
7.	I am a “team player”
8.	I dislike working alone
9.	Clubs and extracurricular activities are fun
10.	I pay attention to social issues and causes
	TOTAL for Section 5

Section 6
1.	I enjoy making things with my hands
2.	Sitting still for long periods of time is difficult for me
3.	I enjoy outdoor games and sports
4.	I value non-verbal communication such as sign language
5.	A fit body is important for a fit mind
6.	Arts and crafts are enjoyable pastimes
7.	Expression through dance is beautiful
8.	I like working with tools
9.	I live an active lifestyle
10.	I learn by doing
	TOTAL for Section 6

Section 7
1.	I enjoy reading all kinds of materials
2.	Taking notes helps me remember and understand
3.	I faithfully contact friends through letters and/or e-mail
4.	It is easy for me to explain my ideas to others
5.	I keep a journal
6.	Word puzzles like crosswords and jumbles are fun
7.	I write for pleasure
8.	I enjoy playing with words like puns, anagrams and spoonerisms
9.	Foreign languages interest me
10.	Debates and public speaking are activities I like to participate in
	TOTAL for Section 7

Section 8
1.	I am keenly aware of my moral beliefs
2.	I learn best when I have an emotional attachment to the subject
3.	Fairness is important to me
4.	My attitude effects how I learn
5.	Social justice issues concern me
6.	Working alone can be just as productive as working in a group
7.	I need to know why I should do something before I agree to do it
8.	When I believe in something I will give 100% effort to it
9.	I like to be involved in causes that help others
10.	I am willing to protest or sign a petition to right a wrong
	TOTAL for Section 8

Section 9
1.	I can imagine ideas in my mind
2.	Rearranging a room is fun for me
3.	I enjoy creating art using varied media
4.	I remember well using graphic organizers
5.	Performance art can be very gratifying
6.	Spreadsheets are great for making charts, graphs and tables
7.	Three dimensional puzzles bring me much enjoyment
8.	Music videos are very stimulating
9.	I can recall things in mental pictures
10.	I am good at reading maps and blueprints
	TOTAL for Section 9

Part II
- Now carry forward your total from each section and multiply by 10 below:

Section	Total Forward	Multiply	Score
1		10
2		10
3		10
4		10
5		10
6		10
7		10
8		10
9		10

Part III
- Now plot your scores on the bar graph provided:

Section	Total Forward
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9

Part IV

Key:

Section 1 – This reflects your Naturalist strength

Section 2 – This suggests your Musical strength

Section 3 – This indicates your Logical strength

Section 4 – This illustrates your Existential strength

Section 5 – This shows your Interpersonal strength

Section 6 – This tells your Kinesthetic strength

Section 7 – This indicates your Verbal strength

Section 8 – This reflects your Intrapersonal strength

Section 9 – This suggests your Visual strength

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