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multiple intelligence strategies

FOR TEST PREPARATION

Describe an upcoming exam (date, course, exam type): .
In the right-hand column, record specific ideas for how MI strategies can help you prepare for it.

IDENTIFY MI TEST-PREP
USE MI STRATEGIES TO STRATEGIES THAT CAN
INTELLIGENCE IMPROVE TEST PREPARATION HELP YOU PREPARE
Verbal- ■ Write test questions your instructor might ask.
Linguistic Answer the questions and then try rewriting them
in a different format (essay, true/false, and so on).
■ Underline important words in review or practice
questions.
Logical- ■ Logically connect what you are studying with
Mathematical what you know. Consider similarities,
differences, and cause-and-effect relationships.
■ Draw charts that show relationships and
analyze trends.

Bodily- ■ Use text highlighting to take a hands-on
Kinesthetic approach to studying.
■ Create a sculpture, model, or skit to depict a
tough concept that will be on the test.

Visual-Spatial ■ Make charts, diagrams, or think links illustrating
concepts.
■ Make drawings related to possible test topics.

Interpersonal ■ Form a study group to prepare for your test.
■ In your group, come up with possible test
questions. Then use the questions to test each
other’s knowledge.

Intrapersonal ■ Apply concepts to your own life; think about
how you would manage.
■ Brainstorm test questions and then take the
sample “test” you developed.

Musical ■ Recite text concepts to rhythms or write a song
to depict them.
■ Explore relevant musical links to reading material.

Naturalistic ■ Try to notice similarities and differences in
objects and concepts by organizing your study
materials into relevant groupings.

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