GK12 Montana State University

The theory of multiple intelligences describes the existence of seven different kinds of intelligence, all of which are relatively independent. These are: linguistic, logical, musical, spatial, bodily kinesthetic, interpersonal, and intrapersonal. While the full implications of this theory are still being discovered at many schools, it is important to remember that the children in your classroom will differ and may have a wide variety of talents and challenges. Students will learn and use strategies in different ways depending on what intelligences are their strengths and their weaknesses. Offering many different kinds of activities and assessments will allow all of your students to utilize their particular talents.