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Suthawan Harnkajornsuk, Srinakharinwirot University, ThailandKhwanying Sriprasertpap, Srinakharinwirot University, Thailand
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This study focuses on the development of an Android-based mobile application designed to assess multiple intelligences in primary school students, specifically in grades 4–6. Grounded in Howard Gardner’s theory of multiple intelligences, the application enables both teachers and parents to observe and rate children’s behaviors across eight intelligence domains. The aim is not to label students as gifted or non-gifted, but rather to identify individual strengths and areas for support, thereby informing holistic and differentiated educational planning. The assessment tool consists of four rating scales with 64 behavior-based items. A total of 145 teachers and 77 parents from 19 schools participated in the study, which was selected through a multi-stage sampling process to ensure a diverse range of educational contexts. The validity of the instrument was examined through content validation by experts, item-total correlation, and reliability analysis, including internal consistency and test-retest methods. Cut-off scores were determined through expert judgment and refined based on the results of pilot testing. These scores help users interpret student profiles without stigmatization, providing targeted recommendations for fostering each child’s potential across all areas of intelligence. User feedback indicated high levels of satisfaction regarding ease of use, clarity, and usefulness of the results for both classroom and home contexts. The findings suggest that the application is a valid, reliable, and accessible tool that can guide teachers and parents in supporting the comprehensive development of students through a strength-based perspective. The study highlights the potential of integrating digital assessment tools into daily educational practice to promote inclusive, student-centered learning environments.
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Conference: PCE2025Stream: Education & Difference: Gifted Education
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Harnkajornsuk S., & Sriprasertpap K. (2025) Development of a Mobile Application for Assessing Multiple Intelligences in Primary School Students ISSN: 2758-0962 The Paris Conference on Education 2025: Official Conference Proceedings (pp. 79-89) https://doi.org/10.22492/issn.2758-0962.2025.7
To link to this article: https://doi.org/10.22492/issn.2758-0962.2025.7
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