MIDTERM MATERIALS 2

Linguistic intelligence seems to reside in Broca’s area of the left side of the brain. Children with a
tendency to display this type of intelligence have highly developed auditory skills and think in words. They
like writing, telling stories, spelling words, and reading, and they can recall names, places, and dates.
These children learn best by verbalizing, hearing, or seeing words. Word games or crossword puzzles are
an excellent method for helping these children to learn new material.

Logical-mathematical intelligence involves both sides of the brain. The right side of the brain deals with
concepts, and the left side remembers symbols. The children who are strong in this intelligence explore
patterns, categories, and relationships. In the adolescent years, they are able to engage in logical thinking
with a high degree of abstraction. As learners, they question many things and ask where, what, and
when. A question such a learner might ask is, “If people are always supposed to be good to each other,
then why do people always say they are sorry?” Children who rate high in logical-mathematical
intelligence can do arithmetic problems quickly in their heads, like to learn by using computers, and do
experiments to test concepts they do not understand. They enjoy strategy board games such as chess
and checkers.

Spatial intelligence is related to the right side of the brain. Children with high spatial intelligence learn by
images and pictures. They enjoy such activities as building blocks, jigsaw puzzles, and daydreaming.
They like to draw or do other art activities, can read charts and diagrams, and learn with visual methods
such as videos or photographs. Musical intelligence also is related to the right side of the brain.

Musically intelligent children can be found singing a tune, indicating when a note is off key, playing
musical instruments with ease, dancing to music, and keeping time rhythmically. They also are sensitive
to sounds in the environment, such as the sound of walking on snow on a cold winter morning.

Bodily-kinesthetic intelligence involves the basal ganglia and cerebellum of the brain in addition to
other brain structures. Children with this type of intelligence learn by processing knowledge through bodily
sensations, such as moving around or acting things out. It is difficult for these learners to sit still for long
periods of time. They are good at sports and have highly developed fine-motor coordination. Use of body
language to communicate and copying people’s behaviors or movements come easily for this group of
learners.

Interpersonal intelligence involves the prefrontal lobes of the brain. Children with high interpersonal
intelligence understand people, notice others’ feelings, tend to have many friends, and are gifted in social
skills. They learn best in groups and gravitate toward activities that involve others in problem solving.

Intrapersonal intelligence also involves the prefrontal lobes of the brain. Children with this type of
intelligence have strong personalities, prefer the inner world of feelings and ideas, and like being alone.
They are very private individuals, desire a quiet area to learn, and prefer to be by themselves to learn.
They tend to be self-directed and self-confident. They learn well with independent, self-paced instruction.

Naturalistic intelligence refers to sensing abilities in making patterns and connections to elements in
nature. Children with high naturalistic intelligence can distinguish and categorize objects or phenomena in
nature. They enjoy subjects, shows, and stories that deal with animals or naturally occurring phenomena
and are keenly aware of their surroundings and subtle changes in their environment.