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Multiple Intelligences And Child Development
Written by Jay Davidson   
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Jan 08, 2009 A +  A -  RESET  

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 )
reviewed by: Harry Croft, MD
Psychiatrist, HealthyPlace.com Medical Director
 

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