Types of MI Assessment and Strategies


Linguistic Logical Bodily-Kinesthetic   Visual-Spatial
Write in a journal on a regular basis Complete logic problems Perform plays or dramatizations for the class Create collages, murals, posters
Take oral exams Take photographs or making a video production Create a sign language Develop and illustrate ideas using maps, flowcharts, and graphs
Develop debating skills Create "Top-Ten" categories Go on a field trip Create a slide show, video, or photo album
Take essay tests Outline  Build or construct a model Help design bulletin boards and school displays
Write poems, plays, short stories Conduct and perform experiments Develop role-playing skills Paint, draw, sketch, or sculpt 
Create rhymes to remember material Make up syllogisms and analogies Demonstrate how to use tools or hands-on materials Invent a board game to illustrate learned material
Interpersonal Naturalist Intrapersonal Musical-Rhythmic
Conduct a discussion or meeting Create observation notesbooks Identify personal intelligences, strengths, and weaknesses Create new lyrics to old tunes
See both sides of an issue clearly Lead class on a nature walk Identify goals and make them public Perform a class presentation with musical accompaniment
Teach a classmate and then trade places Identify names of all types of flora and fauna Name the most important thing learned in a lesson and why Create and perform original works of music
Work well in paired or grouped activities Voice environmental concerns and possible solutions Give feedback on what you would like to learn Create and sing a rap or song that explains learned material
Volunteer for service projects Draw, photograph, or paint natural objects Explain how you connect new knowledge with old knowledge  Perform in a school musical
Collectively brainstorm Care for animals and plants at school Explain how new knowledge personally affects you Explain the rhythmical patterns in music or poetry

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