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.
· 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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