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Logical-Mathematical: understanding and using numbers effectively, as well as having good powers to reason well. Exemplars are mathematicians, scientists, computer programmers, and accountants.
These questions can determine if an adult has a strength in Logical-Mathematical Intelligence:
- Have you always done math in your head easily?
- When you were in school, were math and/or science your best subjects?
- Do you enjoy playing games that require logical thinking?
- Do you set up experiments to see "what if" in your course of jobs around the house or at work?
- Do you look for logical sequences and patterns, with the belief that almost everything has a logical explanation?
- Do you read science periodicals or keep track of the latest scientific developments?
- Do you like finding logical flaws in things that people say and do?
- Do you feel the need to have things measured, categorized, analyzed, or quantified in some way?
- I think in clear, abstract, wordless, imageless concepts.
These are some questions to determine if children may be exhibiting a well-developing Logical-Mathematical Intelligence. Does your child:
- demonstrate curiosity about how things work?
- have fun with numbers?
- enjoy math at school?
- enjoy math and/or computer games?
- play and enjoy strategy games such as chess and checkers, brain teasers, or logic puzzles?
- easily put things into categories?
- like to do experiments, either at school when assigned or on her own?
- show an interest in visiting natural history or discovery-type museums and exhibits?
Musical: relating in a wide range of ways to music. This can take many forms, as a performer, composer, critic, and music-lover.
These questions can determine if an adult has a highly developed Musical Intelligence:
- Do you have a pleasant singing voice?
- Can you tell when a musician plays a note off-key?
- Do you frequently listen to music?
- Do you play a musical instrument?
- Was it easy for you to learn to play a musical instrument?
- Do you think your life would not be as rewarding without music?
- Do you usually have music going through your mind?
- Can you keep time to music?
- Do you know the tunes to many different songs or musical selections?
- Can you usually sing back a melody accurately after you hear a new selection only once or twice?
These are some questions to determine if children may be exhibiting a well-developing Musical Intelligence. Does your child:
- tell you when she recognizes that music is off-key?
- easily remember song melodies and sing them?
- have a pleasant singing voice, either alone or in a chorus?
- play a musical instrument?
- speak or move in a rhythmical way?
- hum or whistle to himself?
- tap on the tabletop or desktop while working?
- show sensitivity to noises in the environment?
- respond emotionally to music she hears?
Naturalist Intelligence: excellent at recognizing and classifying both the animal and plant kingdoms, as well as showing understanding of natural phenomena.
These questions can determine if an adult has a strength in Naturalist Intelligence:
- Do you like to spend time in nature?
- Do you belong to a volunteer group related to nature?
- Do you enjoy having animals around the house?
- Are you involved in a hobby that involves nature, such as bird watching?
- Can you easily tell the differences among species of flora and fauna?
- Do you read books or magazines, or watch television shows or movies that feature nature?
- On vacation, do you prefer natural settings to cultural attractions?
- Do you enjoy visiting zoos, aquariums, or other places where the natural world is studied?
- Do you enjoy working in your garden?
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Last Updated( May 25, 2009 )
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reviewed by: Harry Croft, MD
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