Logical/ Mathematic Activities

At home, here are some ideas and things children can do to further develop and enjoy their Logical-Mathematical intelligence, whether it is one of their stronger intelligences or not:

· Play logical-mathematical games such as chess, backgammon, or cribbage with family
and friends.
· Work on logic puzzles and brain teasers.
· Become proficient at using a computer (keyboarding and understanding how computers
work.
· Perform experiments using a chemistry set or other scientific activities.
· Make up math problems and then try solving them in their head, and then use a
calculator to check their answer.
· Pretend they own stock in a company, and then check in the daily newspaper to see
if they have gained or lost money.
· Read about famous scientists and others who use their Logical-Mathematical
intelligence in their career.
· Subscribe to a magazine that features scientific news, such as Omni.
· Help with family finances such as budgets and balancing the checkbook.
· Use a telescope or microscope to explore their surroundings.
· Use Lego’s, K-Nex or other such building toys to build creative structures.
· Learn to play a musical instrument (which research has shown improves math skills).

Students use the Logical-Mathematical intelligence in school, not just in math or science, but in almost all subjects. Just as with all intelligences, there are many ways to be number/logic smart. Some students will demonstrate it through science fair projects, yet may not do as well on science tests. Others may struggle on math assignments because their teacher wants them to show their work, but they do the computations quickly in their head, and don’t feel as though they should have to show them on paper. Still others will do very well in drafting classes where they can “draw” with a ruler, but may do poorly in art, because they cannot draw freehand.

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Logical/Mathematical Intelligence

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As we already know, there are 7 types of multiple intelligences that proposed by Howard Gardner. Logical/Mathematical intelligence is the ability to use inductive and deductive thinking, numbers and abstract patterns. This intelligence is often referred to as scientific thinking such as comparing, contrasting and synthesizing information. We use logical/mathematical intelligence so often in our daily lives in activities such as making shopping lists and budgeting. All forms of problem solving come under this category. This intelligence is some-times dubbed "scientific thinking" (Lazear, 1994).

Logical or mathematical intelligence would involve skills such as being able to recognize abstract patterns, establishing relationships and setting priorities. While it is true that logical/mathematical intelligence is usually observable in science and mathematics, with thought and planning logical/mathematical intelligence can be used in all the subjects in the curriculum. It is also not confined to activities that include the use of abstract symbols, formulas, calculations and the use of codes.

Other activities such as graphic organizers, number sequences, establishing relationships, and pattern games are also suitable. Problem solving, outlining and syllogisms are suitable for logical and mathematical intelligence. To include the mathematical-logical intelligence, Campbell, Campbell and Dickinson (1996) offer many great ideas such as diverse questioning strategies, posing open-ended problems, applying math to real world situations and using concrete objects to demonstrate understanding. They also suggest using prediction and verifying logical outcomes, discerning patterns and connections in diverse phenomena, justifying or verifying
statements or opinions, providing opportunities for observation and investigation, using technology to teach, learn, and extend student understanding, and connecting mathematical concepts to other subject matter areas. These approaches were in and personal blog, requirements for students to visit workshops and/or presentations that apply to class material with the purpose of students reflecting and connecting and writing about the subject matter.

So... did you use this intelligence in your life? Think about it. Have a good day & enjoy your reading!

Verbal Linguistic Career

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Today we continue with verbal/ linguitic career.

Verbal Linguistic learners enjoy activities that include words in any form that is oral or written their career choice should be made accordingly. They can opt for the following careers:

•Actor/Actress
•Advocates
•Broadcaster
•Editor
•Interpreters
•Journalist
•Politician
•Preacher
•Public Speaker
•Teacher
•Tourist Guides
•Writer
•Writing Tutor

Verbal/Linguistic Activities

Every student is unique and has his/her own style of understanding and comprehending. It is easy to identify them. Their characteristics are:


•Enjoy Talking and Asking Questions;
•Love to read, write and listen;
•Enjoy rhymes and sounds;
•Good memory for general knowledge, names, places;
•Appreciate grammar and meaning;
•Good with spellings;
•Enjoy word games, jokes, puns, riddles;
•Are self reflective, understand philosophy and abstract reasoning;
•Like to acquire new words and new languages;
•Enjoy possessing books.


and below are the best activities that we can apply in classroom :


•Reading, Writing, Narrating - Stories, Sequels, Poems, Drama, Jokes, Descriptions,
News Reports;
•Encouraging - Debates, Declamations, Impromptu Speech (on current affairs, life,
practically everything);
•Starting - a Newsletter, Magazine, Journal;
•Conducting - Mock Interviews, Chat Shows, Role Plays, Dramas, Story Telling;
•Solve - Puzzles, Crosswords, Vocabulary Games;
•Preparing and Giving Presentations;
•Creating Slogans, Defense, Case Studies etc;
•Initiating Vocabulary Banks

In my class, my students love to do crossword puzzles, play vocabulary games and enjoy talking and asking questions.... with this tips,hope you can apply the activities to your students.

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Verbal/ Linguistic Intelligence

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Do you have this intelligence? Sometimes we didn't know that we have this intelligence. Today i will explain about the verbal/linguistic intelligence.

Verbal/Linguistic intelligences is the ability to understand and use language, both written and spoken, sensitivity to the meaning of words and the different functions of language. Verbal/linguistic intelligence is most commonly used as we use it in daily communication, whether formal or informal, written or spoken. Students are called upon to use verbal/linguistic intelligence when they write essays or poetry. To tell a story or a joke, solve a word puzzle or word game also use verbal and linguistic skills. Some of the activities that facilitate the development of this intelligence include reading, vocabulary, writing and making speeches, journal or diary keeping, creative and poetry writing, debates, impromptu speaking, or story telling (Lazear, 1994).

Armstrong( 1994) proposes using worksheets, manuals, brainstorming, word games, sharing time, student speeches, storytelling, talking books and cassettes, extemporaneous speaking, debates, journal keeping, individualized reading, reading to the class, memorizing linguistic facts, tape recording one’s works, publishing, and writing. Campbell, Campbell, and Dickinson (1996) also suggest using all the activities listed above by Armstrong, but also list others such as teaching and expanding upon effective listening skills, interviewing others for knowledge, developing a classroom library, nurturing an appreciation for the process of writing, and including computer programs to learn linguistic concepts. More narrowly, to engage student’s linguistic intelligence, Kagan and Kagan (1998) suggest an activity they term “Round Robin,” which can be easily applied to college instruction. It entails having students share their written work with their peers for the purposes of either sharing or generating ideas or publishing their work.

As a teacher, we must know about student intelligence. Also to parents.. please identify your children intelligences....

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Multiple Intelligences and Learning Styles

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Do you know what are the different between multiple intelligences and learning styles.Learning styles is a term used to describe the attitudes and behaviours, which determine an individual's preferred way of learning. Most people are not aware of their learning style preferences (Honey & Mumford, 1992). Learning styles are usually more intrinsic, part of the learner’s inherent personal traits, whereas learning approaches are more externally driven by other factors, i.e. overload, assessment method, etc. This however does not mean that learning styles cannot be modified. Students can easily become bored and frustrated if the teaching method is only tapping into one types of learning style, as most classes have students with a range of learning style preferences.

In addition to intelligence, personality is the second dimension of individual traits. Students have different natures and personalities, each having a set of specific qualities. The concept of style is associated with individuality and invariably used to describe an individual quality, form, activity or behaviour sustained over time. Just as students have different personalities, they also have different styles of learning. For example, students differ in the way they learn the names of people they meet. If they learn better when they see it written down, they may be a visual learner, a person who learns best by seeing or reading, they may be linguistic learner. If they learn a name better by hearing it they may be an auditory learner. The manner in which a person habitually approaches or responds to learning tasks is defined as their personal learning style (Riding & Rayner, 1998).

Two main categories of individual traits in learning that are consistent over the long term can be identified: intelligences and style. Comparing intelligences to style, individual differences in intelligence refer to the ability with which one can do something, whereas styles refer to preferences in the use of abilities. Much research has been conducted on the integration of learning styles in the design of adaptive educational systems. In contrast, there is much evidence to support the concept of intelligence as a predictor of learning performance. Instead with intelligence, there is much debate about how intelligence can be measured and on the concept of a single general intelligence level where all abilities are correlated. Critics argue that good or poor performance in one area in no way guarantees similar performance in another and that the full range of intelligent behaviour is not completely captured by any single general ability (Snow, 1992; Sternberg, 1996).

With the explanation above, i hope you will understand about the learning styles.... bye... see you again.