The Analytic Domain of Multiple- Intelligence and Its Relation to English Objective Test

Abstract

The current research aims at identifying the analytic domain of multiple -intelligence and English objective test. The research is trying to answer that if there is a correlation between the analytic domain of multiple- intelligence and the English objective tests. Thus, the research has adopted a close questionnaire for diagnosing analytic domain (logical, rhythmic, and naturalistic) of multiple- intelligence of Iraqi students at Baghdad University, and an objective English test to achieve the aim of the research. Nine colleges at Baghdad University are randomly chosen to represent the sample of the research which is 511 students. The results of the research have shown that there are weak significant correlation between the analytic domain of multiple intelligent and the objective English test. Thus, from the results of the research Baghdad University could modify the objective tests with alternative ones that based on students’ ability and intelligence not guessing tests. Continuous long-term assessment, untimed, free- response format, individualized test and creative answers based on multiple- intelligence are recommended.

Jordanian EFL Students’ Types of Intelligence in Learning English

“…This agrees with Altan (2012) who claims that The Multiple Intelligence Theory suggests that the traditional notion of intelligence, based on IQ testing, is far too limited. It also agrees with Sadiq (2019) who believes that the objective tests used to assess English mainly focus on memorization and that is because "teachers are less aware of using and applying MI theory in the field of teaching and assessing foreign language" (161). The theory proposes different intelligence to account for a broader range of human potential in children and adults.…”