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This activity will take you approximately 21 minutes.

Research shows that people have 8 different kinds of intelligence, usually with strength in 3 or 4 of them.

Use this quiz to find out about your unique style of thinking and understanding.

Identifying your strongest kinds of intelligence helps you choose:

  • Learning strategies that work best for you
  • Occupations that reflect your strengths

Complete this quiz by rating how well each statement describes you.


Descriptions
Completely agree
Somewhat agree
Unsure
Somewhat disagree
Completely disagree
I am a private person and I like my private inner world.
I like to move, tap or fidget when sitting.
I work best in an organized work area.
I have a collection (e.g. shells, mugs, rocks, hockey cards).
I work best through interaction with people.
I like puns and other wordplay.
I play music in my head.
I understand colour combinations and what colours work well together.
I feel comfortable and get positive reinforcement when dealing with language and words.
I enjoy solving jigsaw, maze and/or other visual puzzles.

Please complete each question before moving to the next step.

This personal information is being collected and used pursuant to section 33(c) and section 39(1)(a) of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act. This information is being collected and retained on the system to facilitate your personal career planning process and to make it available for your ongoing use. You may choose to share this information with a Career Advisor to support the provision of career planning services. Please contact alis at info@alis.gov.ab.ca or 780-422-1794 if you have any questions regarding the collection or use of the information you submit.
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You will be done this activity in about 18 minutes.
Descriptions
Completely agree
Somewhat agree
Unsure
Somewhat disagree
Completely disagree
I notice similarities and differences in trees, flowers and other things in nature.
I make up a rhyme to remember something.
I have a few close friends.
I enjoy team sports rather than individual sports.
I enjoy math and/or science.
I participate in extreme sports (e.g. sea kayaking, snowboarding, mountain biking).
I enjoy completing crosswords and other word games like Scrabble.
Being around people energizes me.
It is easy for me to follow the beat of music.
I keep a "things to do" list.

Please complete each question before moving to the next step.

This personal information is being collected and used pursuant to section 33(c) and section 39(1)(a) of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act. This information is being collected and retained on the system to facilitate your personal career planning process and to make it available for your ongoing use. You may choose to share this information with a Career Advisor to support the provision of career planning services. Please contact alis at info@alis.gov.ab.ca or 780-422-1794 if you have any questions regarding the collection or use of the information you submit.
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You will be done this activity in about 15 minutes.
Descriptions
Completely agree
Somewhat agree
Unsure
Somewhat disagree
Completely disagree
I have strong opinions about controversial issues.
I am actively involved in protecting the environment.
I read charts and maps easily.
I am curious as to how things feel and I tend to touch objects and examine the texture.
I enjoy playing brainteasers and games that involve logical thinking such as Jeopardy and Clue.
I am well coordinated.
I work best when the activity is self-paced.
I remember things exactly as they are said to me.
I like setting songs and poems to music.
I enjoy digging for and discovering artifacts and unusual items.

Please complete each question before moving to the next step.

This personal information is being collected and used pursuant to section 33(c) and section 39(1)(a) of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act. This information is being collected and retained on the system to facilitate your personal career planning process and to make it available for your ongoing use. You may choose to share this information with a Career Advisor to support the provision of career planning services. Please contact alis at info@alis.gov.ab.ca or 780-422-1794 if you have any questions regarding the collection or use of the information you submit.
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You will be done this activity in about 12 minutes.
Descriptions
Completely agree
Somewhat agree
Unsure
Somewhat disagree
Completely disagree
I prefer group activities rather than ones I do alone.
I have a good sense of direction.
I like to take part in debates and/or discussions.
I keep time when music is playing.
I like to watch the scenes and activities in movies.
I like to ask "why" questions and seek clarification of issues and concerns.
I like working with my hands.
I enjoy learning about different cultures.
I am not easily influenced by other people.
I prefer to be outdoors rather than indoors.

Please complete each question before moving to the next step.

This personal information is being collected and used pursuant to section 33(c) and section 39(1)(a) of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act. This information is being collected and retained on the system to facilitate your personal career planning process and to make it available for your ongoing use. You may choose to share this information with a Career Advisor to support the provision of career planning services. Please contact alis at info@alis.gov.ab.ca or 780-422-1794 if you have any questions regarding the collection or use of the information you submit.
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You will be done this activity in about 9 minutes.
Descriptions
Completely agree
Somewhat agree
Unsure
Somewhat disagree
Completely disagree
I work best when I have a day planner or timetable.
I have vivid dreams when sleeping.
I prefer writing long- and short-answer responses rather than multiple-choice responses.
I like planting and caring for a garden.
I can hear an off-key note.
I usually talk over my personal problems with a friend.
I have a good understanding of my feelings and how I will react to situations.
I prefer to be physically involved rather than sitting and watching.
I find it easy to engage in musical activities.
I understand best by doing (e.g. touching, moving and interacting).

Please complete each question before moving to the next step.

This personal information is being collected and used pursuant to section 33(c) and section 39(1)(a) of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act. This information is being collected and retained on the system to facilitate your personal career planning process and to make it available for your ongoing use. You may choose to share this information with a Career Advisor to support the provision of career planning services. Please contact alis at info@alis.gov.ab.ca or 780-422-1794 if you have any questions regarding the collection or use of the information you submit.
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You will be done this activity in about 6 minutes.
Descriptions
Completely agree
Somewhat agree
Unsure
Somewhat disagree
Completely disagree
I often raise questions concerning values and beliefs.
I quickly grasp cause and effect relationships.
I can anticipate the moves and consequences in a game plan (e.g. hockey sense, chess sense).
I enjoy keeping a written journal and/or writing stories and articles.
I enjoy fishing and tracking.
I enjoy sharing my ideas and feelings with others.
I enjoy creating things with my hands.
I like to read a lot.
I feel proud of my musical accomplishments.
I learn best when I can go on field trips to explore and observe nature exhibits, museums, or the outdoors.

Please complete each question before moving to the next step.

This personal information is being collected and used pursuant to section 33(c) and section 39(1)(a) of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act. This information is being collected and retained on the system to facilitate your personal career planning process and to make it available for your ongoing use. You may choose to share this information with a Career Advisor to support the provision of career planning services. Please contact alis at info@alis.gov.ab.ca or 780-422-1794 if you have any questions regarding the collection or use of the information you submit.
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You will be done this activity in about 3 minutes.
Descriptions
Completely agree
Somewhat agree
Unsure
Somewhat disagree
Completely disagree
I am good at estimating.
I work best in a co-operative group where I can discuss issues with others.
I understand that I am responsible for my own behavior.
I remember things best by seeing them.

Please complete each question before moving to the next step.

This personal information is being collected and used pursuant to section 33(c) and section 39(1)(a) of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act. This information is being collected and retained on the system to facilitate your personal career planning process and to make it available for your ongoing use. You may choose to share this information with a Career Advisor to support the provision of career planning services. Please contact alis at info@alis.gov.ab.ca or 780-422-1794 if you have any questions regarding the collection or use of the information you submit.