Multiple Intelligences Survey: Analysis on Validity and Reliability of Bahasa Indonesia Version Through Different Education Level

Abstract

Based on the perspective that intelligence is an essential element for learning and academic achievement nor challenge that it isn’t dominated by a single general ability but differentiates human intelligence into specific modalities, we have examined empirically the instrument through rigorous survey data. The instrument used was Multiple Intelligences Survey (MIS) that translated into Bahasa Indonesia. The 4 expert judged our Indonesian translation version of MIS and 240 students responded to this version. It assesses nine type of intelligences: verbal, logical, visual, musical, kinesthetic, interpersonal, intrapersonal, naturalist, and existentialist. The findings of this work shows that the instrument is a valid and reliable and the entire statement can be completed in about 10 minutes. Through this work, we suggest our version of MIS in Bahasa Indonesia as an efficient instrument to measure the Indonesian students multiple intelligences in different education level.