Tuesday, April 13, 2010

Logical-mathematical intelligence



Definition: Logical-Mathematical Intelligence is the capacity to reason, calculate, recognise patterns and handle logical thinking.

Usually found in: scientists, engineers, mathematicians, computer programmers, doctors, police investigators, researchers, accountants, economists, lawyers and animal trackers

Famous examples: Bertrand Russell, Marian Diamond, Bill Gates, Albert Einstein, Sir Isaac Newton

Logical-Mathematical Intelligence traits:

* likes to count
* likes to be organized
* is very precise
* good at problem-solving
* recognises patterns
* likes math games
* likes to experiment in a logical way
* orderly note-taking
* ability for abstract thinking
* likes computers


example Logical-mathematical intelligence

Exercises to strengthen logical-mathematical intelligence:

* Use deductive thinking like Sherlock Holmes
* Use computers for spreadsheets, graphs and calculations
* practice sequential step-by-step thinking!
* get organized and delegate a place for everything
* use prediction
* use reasoning
* do brain teasers
* play mathematical computation games
* do practical experiments
* analyse and interpret data and statistics

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