What is intelligence?
Intelligence is a controversial subject. What is it ? Where does it come from ? moat importantly, can it be improved ? Here r four theories
Theory 1 - We have one generalised intelligence, often measured by an IQ or SAT test.
Theory 2 - We have 2 intelligences, located in the left and right side of the brain. The left side deals with logic and language. The right side deals with space and emotions.
Theory 3 - Accordimg to ROBERT STERNBERG( The Triarchic Mind) we have three broad interdependent components of intelligence. These are metaognition or mental self - management, inductive reasoning and knowledge acquisition.
Theory 4 - According to HOWARD GARDENER((Frames Of Mind) we have at least 7 didtonct intelligencies. These include : language, spatial mathematical, kinesthetic, music,intraprasonal and interpersonal abilities.
LANGUAGE SOLUTION
Read the problem carefully two or three times and figure it out verbally.
SPATIAL SOLUTION
Try to visualize a piece of paper and scissors. Imagine cutting the paper in half with scissors to get two pieces of paper. Put these two pieces together and imagine cutting them in half again to get four pieces. Now visualize cutting the four pieces of paper in half to give eight pieces of paper.
MATHEMATICAL SOLUTION.
Recognize that each time you cut the paper in half you double the number of pieces of paper. Thus, the number of pieces of paper follow the proggression, 2 ,4 , 8 etc. You can use the equation 2 to the 3rd power to get 8 pieces of paper(Notice the ability of the mathematical solution to easily handle more difficult problems, such as 5 or 6 cuts or more)
KINESTHETIC SOLUTION
Solve the problem by experiment.Get a real piece of paper and real scissors and actually cut the paper three times
INTERPERSONAL SOLUTION
Ask a frnd to help u solve the problem.
MUSICAL SOLUTION
The musically inclined might use the analogy that cutting paper in half is like cutting musical notes in half.thus, u can have full notes, Half notes,quarter notes and eight notes.
CAN U SWITCH GEARS ?
Can u consiously " switch gears"? Can u solve this problem by thinking each way.Try language 1st, then spatial,then mathematical.
Often times, the mind switches gears automatically.Sometimes,people even cry."Aha! I've got it!" The mind starts out workimg one way,say, verbally,then hifts to another method.It's as though other parts of the brain were working on the problem "in the background."
IMPROVING UR THINKING
There's really no secret here.There r 2 ways to improve ur thinking.The 1st is to practise. Just as u exercise ur body to keep fit, u have to exercise ur brain to improve thinking.
The 2nd way is to activate all of ur brain when solving problems,visualize, verbalize and symbolize.Write, do and discuss.Here are some more
LANGUAGE INTELLIGENCE
Language intelligence involves reading,writing,speaking and listening.
When reading for comprehension,practice creating organization.When listening to someone,enthusiastically seek their major points.
To better understand an idea,explain it in words to urself or to others.To become a better writer,improve ur outline before filling in details.
The secret to effective reading, writing, speaking and listening is motivation,organization and practice.It also helps to build a good vocabulary.
SPATIAL INTELLIGENCE
Spatial intelligence invoves the ability to see,imagine and draw.To exercise ur visual intelligence,practice seeing.
Look carefully for more details than u normally see.Draw pictures or sketches of objects.
To exercise ur imagination,close ur eyes and visualize,Can ur conjure up images of frnds or a movie ar the swelter of a hot day? Can u plan ur day by visualizing major activities?
Can u imagine an object,like a car or a person,and rotate it or zoom in on the image in ur mind.Try it.Practice it daily.
MATHEMATICAL INTELLIGENCE
Mathematical intelligence is the ability to use numbers,logic symbols to form abstract relationship and to solve problems
Many people suffer math or science anxiety becoz they wrote lang. memorization as a way of doing math in school
Fortunately,this anxiety can be overcome by"goimg back" and practicing basic mathematical relationships,logic and problem-solving.
Exercise the mathematical mind.
KINESTHETIC INTELLIGENCE
Kinesthetic intelligence involve manipulation,movement and athletic abilities.We "learn by doing" becoz muscular experience can be remembered.Athletes and artists practice their skills daily to develop powerful habits
MUSCULAR INTELLIGENCE
Muscular intelligence involves the ability to listen,perform and compose.Here is one example of what practice can do.
In Nigeria,The Anang tribe introduces music and dancing to babies weeks after birth.By the age of 5,a young Anang can sing hundreds of songs,play several instruments and dance dozens of intricate steps.In Anang, there is no such thing as a "non-musical" person.
INTRAPERSONAL INTELLIGENCE
Intrapersonal intelligence is the ability to know oneself.This involves understanding ur emotions,feelings,values,goals,abilities,self-esteen and ego.It is crucial for success at any level.
The secret is to develop a positive attitude.This takes practise and good feedback from others
INTERPERSONAL INTELLIGENCE
Interpersonal intelligence is the ability to understand other people and form relationship with them.This involves knowing others as u know urself,i.e., understanding their emotions,feelings,goals,values and abilities.This requires desire and good listening skills
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