Gardner's Theory of Multiple Intelligences Logical-Mathematical Intelligence Sehar Alam
BROAD LAYOUT OF OUR TALK: What is a Logical-Mathematical Intelligence
Multiple Intelligence The idea of multiple intelligences was introduced in 1983 by Howard Gardner, an American developmental psychologist . I ntelligence as defined by Gardner
Logical -Mathematical U nderstand numbers logical concepts, reasoning skills, hypotheses , and carry out complete mathematical operations.
EXAMPLE Albert Einstein Bill Gates
Activities Analyzing , logical games, numbers, outlining, patterns, problem soling, reasoning, synthesis, sequencing, rational thinking, scientific thinking and statistics.
Characteristics of logical-mathematical intelligence Excellent problem-solving skills Enjoys thinking about abstract ideas Likes conducting scientific experiments
Continue ……….. G rasping and applying formulas, U sing mathematics in their day-to-day life, N ot hesitate to ask questions,
Continue ……….. They follow a logical line of thought S olving puzzles as compared to physical outdoor games They are problem solvers W ell-organized D emonstrate obsessive behavior They enjoy conducting all sorts of experiments
Developing Logical-Mathematical Intelligence Read business pages in a newspaper Play logical games
Suitable Career Scientist Mathematician Computer programmer Engineer Accountant