ROSENBERG’S SELF-ESTEEM SCALE

The scale is a 10-item Likert scale with items answered on a four point scale--from
strongly agree to strongly disagree.

Instructions: Below is a list of statements dealing with your general feelings about
yourself. If you strongly agree, circle SA; if you agree with the statement, circle A; if
you disagree, circle D; and, if you strongly disagree, circle SD.

1. On the whole, I am satisfied with myself. SA A D SD

2.* At times, I think I am no good at all. SA A D SD

3. I feel that I have a number of good qualities SA A D SD

4. I am able to do things as well as most other people SA A D SD

5.* I feel I do not have much to be proud of SA A D SD

6.* I certainly feel useless at times SA A D SD

7. I feel that I'm a person of worth, at least equal to others SA A D SD

8.* I wish I could have more respect for myself SA A D SD

9.* All in all, I am inclined to feel that I'm a failure SA A D SD

10. I take a positive attitude toward myself SA A D SD

Scoring:
-For questions 1, 3, 4, 7, and 10 score SA=3, A=2, D=1, and SD=0: Your Total
-For questions 2, 5, 6, 8, and 9 score SA=0, A=1, D=2, and SD=3: Your Total

Grand Total

Score between 15-25 are considered average

Name: __________________________________________ Time & Code: ________________

Year & Course: ___________________________________ Date: ______________________

Complete each section by placing a “1” next to each statement you feel accurately describes you. If you do not identify with a statement,
leave the space provided blank. Then total the column in each section.

_____ I often serve as a leader among peers and colleagues

Section 1
_____ I value relationships more than ideas or accomplishments
_____ Study groups are very productive for me
_____ I enjoy categorizing things by common traits _____ I am a “team player”
_____ Ecological issues are important to me _____ Friends are important to me
_____ Classification helps me make sense of new data _____ I belong to more than three clubs or organizations
_____ I enjoy working in a garden _____ I dislike working alone
_____ I believe preserving our National Parks is important
_____ Putting things in hierarchies makes sense to me _____ TOTAL for Section 5
_____ Animals are important in my life
_____ My home has a recycling system in place
_____ I enjoy studying biology, botany and/or zoology Section 6
_____ I pick up on subtle differences in meaning
_____ I learn by doing
_____ TOTAL for Section 1 _____ I enjoy making things with my hands
_____ Sports are a part of my life
_____ I use gestures and non-verbal cues when I communicate
Section 2 _____ Demonstrating is better than explaining
_____ I love to dance
_____ I easily pick up on patterns _____ I like working with tools
_____ I focus in on noise and sounds _____ Inactivity can make me more tired than being very busy
_____ Moving to a beat is easy for me _____ Hands-on activities are fun
_____ I enjoy making music _____ I live an active lifestyle
_____ I respond to the cadence of poetry
_____ I remember things by putting them in a rhyme _____ TOTAL for Section 6
_____ Concentration is difficult for me if there is background noise
_____ Listening to sounds in nature can be very relaxing
_____ Musicals are more engagingto me than dramatic plays Section 7
_____ Remembering song lyrics is easy for me
_____ Foreign languages interest me
_____ TOTAL for Section 2 _____ I enjoy reading books, magazines and web sites
_____ I keep a journal
_____ Word puzzles like crosswords or jumbles are enjoyable
Section 3 _____ Taking notes helps me remember and understand
_____ I faithfully contact friends through letters and/or e-mail
_____ I am known for being neat and orderly _____ It is easy for me to explain my ideas to others
_____ Step-by-step directions are a big help _____ I write for pleasure
_____ Problem solving comes easily to me _____ Puns, anagrams and spoonerisms are fun
_____ I get easily frustrated with disorganized people _____ I enjoy public speaking and participating in debates
_____ I can complete calculations quickly in my head
_____ Logic puzzles are fun _____ TOTAL for Section 7
_____ I can't begin an assignment until I have all my "ducks in a
row"
_____ Structure is a good thing Section 8
_____ I enjoy troubleshooting something that isn't working
properly _____ My attitude effects how I learn
_____ Things have to make sense to me or I am dissatisfied _____ I like to be involved in causes that help others
_____ I am keenly aware of my moral beliefs
_____ TOTAL for Section 3 _____ I learn best when I have an emotional attachment to the
subject
_____ Fairness is important to me
Section 4 _____ Social justice issues interest me
_____ Working alone can be just as productive as working in a
_____ It is important to see my role in the “big picture” of things group
_____ I enjoy discussing questions about life _____ I need to know why I should do something before I agree to
_____ Religion is important to me do it
_____ I enjoy viewing art work _____ When I believe in something I give more effort towards it
_____ Relaxation and meditation exercises are rewarding to me _____ I am willing to protest or sign a petition to right a wrong
_____ I like traveling to visit inspiring places
_____ I enjoy reading philosophers _____ TOTAL for Section 8
_____ Learning new things is easier when I see their real world
application
_____ I wonder if there are other forms of intelligent life in the Section 9
universe
_____ It is important for me to feel connected to people, ideas and _____ Rearranging a room and redecorating are fun for me
beliefs _____ I enjoy creating my own works of art
_____ I remember better using graphic organizers
_____ TOTAL for Section 4 _____ I enjoy all kinds of entertainment media
_____ Charts, graphs and tables help me interpret data
_____ A music video can make me more interested in a song
Section 5 _____ I can recall things as mental pictures
_____ I am good at reading maps and blueprints
_____ I learn best interacting with others _____ Three dimensional puzzles are fun
_____ I enjoy informal chat and serious discussion _____ I can visualize ideas in my mind
_____ The more the merrier
_____ TOTAL for Section 9
Part II
Now carry forward your total from each section and multiply by 10
below:
Section Total Multiply Score
Forward
1 X10
2 X10
3 X10
4 X10
5 X10
6 X10
7 X10
8 X10
9 X10
Section 3 – This indicates your Logical strength
Section 4 – This illustrates your Existential strength
Section 5 – This shows your Interpersonal strength
Section 6 – This tells your Kinesthetic strength
Section 7 – This indicates your Verbal strength
Section 8 – This reflects your Intrapersonal strength
Section 9 – This suggests your Visual strength
Remember:
• Everyone has all the intelligences!
• You can strengthen each intelligence!
• This inventory is meant as a snapshot in time -
it can change!
• MI is meant to empower, not label learners!

Part III

Now plot your scores on the bar graph provided:

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Part IV
Key:

Section 1 – This reflects your Naturalist strength

Section 2 – This suggests your Musical strength
DIRECTION: Rate the following statements from 1 to 5 in the SHADED box alongside each one.
1 – strongly disagree 2 – disagree 3 – neutral 4 – agree 5 – strongly agree

I like … P E S C I O
1 working out how to get things done efficiently
2 repairing and fixing machines
3 producing designs from my own ideas
4 being physically active
5 managing a team of people
6 working our problems
7 working with people
8 getting the details right
9 to be different
10 exploring new ideas for research and purposes
11 helping people learn new skills
12 making or building things with my hands
13 gathering information
14 learning new things
15 using my imagination in my work
16 persuading people to do or to buy something
17 organizing things, people and events
18 providing care for people in some way
19 making decisions
20 carrying out research projects
21 briefing a sales team about a new product
22 making lists
23 expressing myself in music, painting or writing
24 working with community groups
25 questioning established theories
26 taking calculated risks
27 designing or servicing equipment
28 analyzing statistical data
29 working outside in the fresh air
30 listening to people’s problems
31 analyzing a company’s annual accounts
32 selling something I have created
33 writing letters, reports and articles
34 using hand/machine tools to make things
35 being involved in a community arts project
36 giving advice on grants or benefits
TOTAL FOR EACH COLUMN