For the past several weeks we’ve taken a closer look at study strategies for each of the Multiple Intelligences as proposed by Harvard Professor Howard Gardner and discussed on Adam Sikinski’s blog.  

Today’s topic is study skills for mathematical-logical intelligence. 

How do you ID mathematical-logical (M-L) intelligence?

M-Ls gravitate towards and enjoy science, creating systems, budgeting, estimating, identifying patterns, mathematics, logical thinking, managing and planning time, solving problems or calculating scores.

M-L Careers: Scientists, engineers, computer programmers, accountants and mathematicians

M-Ls help to advance our world by making new breakthrough discoveries.  They provide us with new technologies that enhance our lives.

When it comes to study strategies, flexibility and creativity are important.  Helping your child try out all these strategies and then choose the ones that work the best for your child are key.  Exploring various locations for study and employing tools when necessary will also lead to greater success and retained knowledge.

Here are 4 study strategies for those that gravitate towards Mathematical-Logical Intelligence

1. Create Sequences

Create a timeline of events that are easily recognizable within the scope of the topic your child is studying. Leave gaps between the sequence in order to add further topics as you come across them throughout your reading and research.

2. Identify and Analyze Information

Take important chunks out of the information you are learning and put them aside for further in-depth analysis. This is akin to a scientist would do when studying a microbe under a microscope.

By thoroughly taking the time to identify and then analyze this information, your child will have the upper hand in gaining a deeper insight and understanding into the topic area.

TIP: Have your child pretend s/he is a scientist studying a breakthrough piece of information that could effectively transform the world for the better.  Help you child engage the imagination to examine and piece together all the information needed to expand his or her own thinking and awareness about this topic.

3. Utilize Charts and Graphs

Creating a chart can aid in understanding and comprehending the study material.

Information that has numbers, ordered lists, and other related information can be designed into a memorable chart that will standout in your chid’s mind. You may even be quite surprised at the concepts you will be able to represent within a chart format. In fact, the only limitation is your child’s imagination.

4. Utilize Equations

Equations are wonderful things that will piece together concepts and ideas in ways that you might not have imagined were possible.

When considering equations, expand the possibilities by thinking outside the box. Do equations just have to be comprised of numbers and individual letters? Or can you put words, phrases, concepts, and ideas into a large and expansive equation that will help you to fully grasp a thorough and complete understanding of the topic you are studying?

TIP: Have your child imagine him or herself as Albert Einstein working within his thinking room and drawing up an expansive equation on the board about this subject area. He is on the verge of making an incredible breakthrough that will revolutionize how we think and understand the subject you are studying.

Remember to visit the accompanying blog post for this podcast at artsmartparenting.com.  I’d love to hear your feedback about implementing these study strategies or share other strategies that you use.

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