logical-mathematical intelligence

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logical-mathematical intelligence

In Howard Gardner's eight stages of intelligence logical mathematical deals with logic, mathematics, reasoning and abstraction. It deals with more than just being good with numbers and math; it has to do with the ability to figure out problems using reasoning and intelligence. Of all the eight areas of intelligence it is more closely aligned with the traditional method of determining a person's IQ.

Can you improve your logical-mathematical intelligence?

Like spatial intelligence a lot can be gained by playing brain teaser games and logical games. Solving mathematical problems will also help. Learning a computer language would also be beneficial because writing programs takes a good deal abstract thinking and problem solving.

Who has logical-mathematical intelligence?

Here are just some of the occupations that would fit nicely with logical-mathematical intelligence
  • Doctor
  • Computer Programmer
  • Scientist
  • Mathematician
  • Lawyer

Common traits in folks with logical-mathematical intelligence

  • Sees things in the abstract rather than the concrete
  • Very good at solving mathematical problems
  • Enjoys problem solving and is good at it
  • Has great interest in scientific experiments

Multiple Intelligence

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
"The theory of multiple intelligences was proposed by Howard Gardner in 1983 to explore and articulate various forms or expressions of intelligence available to cognition"
  1. Spatial
  2. Linguistic
  3. Logical-Mathematical
  4. Kinesthetic
  5. Musical
  6. Interpersonal
  7. Intrapersonal
  8. Naturalist

Howard Gardner books

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  • EMangl Sep 15, 2011 @ 3:11 pm | delete
    i'm programmer since 1981 but no day i can find my keys, seems to be easier to compute than to organize :-)
  • christopherlee Jul 7, 2011 @ 10:44 pm | delete
    Excellent work, thanks for sharing with us.

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