Chapter !0: MI

       Chapter 10 discusses the importance of assessing through the multiple intelligences. Unlike standardize tests that take a student out of their normal learning element, standardize test should be more focused on what would “happen in real life” which would cover many of the facets of the MI theory. The book offers ways in which educators can provide their students with authentic assessment, such as samples of work, photographs, or informal assessments. I learned that by using the MI theory, their becomes eight ways in assessment. This allows students to show their learning and understandings in ways that they are comfortable with and most likely suited for success. These types of learning translate into MI portfolios, which teachers argue should be a representation of the students learning. Portfolios are marked with the “5 C’s” of celebration, cognition, communication, cooperation, and competency which are determined by the teacher and their knowledge of the MI theory, and thats students specific learning abilities.

       I think this chapter was very insightful and I could imagine using MI assessments in my classroom to help students increase their motivation. MI goes to show that every student is going to express themselves and their knowledge in a way that they see fit, however, if a teacher can respond to that and provide them with actual reflection, and assessment on what they are expressing, students and teachers will create a more productive communication among each other. It would be interesting to see how results of content knowledge vary from MI assessment to regular assessment.