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How Are You Smart?
Chapter 1
• Performance in school is not the only measure of a person’s intelligence.
• Many intelligent and successful people did poorly in school.
School Is Not the Only Measure!
• Dr. Howard Gardner- formulated 8 different types of human intelligence– Body Smart (Bodily Intelligence)– Picture/Visual Smart (Spatial Intelligence)– Music Smart (Musical Intelligence)– People Smart (Interpersonal Intelligence)– Word Smart (Linguistic Intelligence)– Self Smart (Intrapersonal Intelligence)– Number/Reasoning Smart (Logical-Mathematical
Intelligence)– Nature Smart (Naturalist Intelligence)
Many Types of Intelligence
• Schools traditionally measure abilities in only two intelligences: Number/Reasoning and Word Smarts.
• You do have talents; find them!
Schools and Intelligence
• Bodily-Kinesthetic Intelligence
• Enjoy sports and other areas of physical fitness
• Active
• Possible careers– Physical therapists– Surgeons– Inventors– Athletes– Actors
Body Smart
• Musical/Rhythmic Intelligence
• Enjoy music
• Tap to music
• Strong sense of rhythm
• Learn best through songs, patterns, and rhythms
• Possible careers– Composers– Instrument makers– Music teachers– Band directors
Music Smart
• Linguistic Intelligence
• Good at reading, writing, speaking
• Love to tell jokes and stories
• Interest in foreign languages
• Possible careers– Salespeople– Authors– Editors– Librarians– Lawyers– Teachers
Word Smart
• Logical/Mathematical Intelligence
• Good at math
• Enjoy solving problem and puzzles w/ numbers or logic
• Excellent at computing, estimating, and conversions
• Enjoy organizing, budgeting, or creating patterns
• Possible careers- engineers, computer technicians/programmers, accountants, mathematicians, researchers, statisticians, financial analysts, physicians
Number/Reasoning Smart
• Spatial Intelligence
• Creative, artistic, crafty
• Good at following maps, noticing patterns, assembling projects and puzzles
• Possible careers– Graphic artists– Interior designers– Architects– Engineers– Photographers– Builders
Picture/Visual Smart
• Interpersonal Intelligence
• Develop relationships with others
• Work well on teams
• Make others comfortable
• Enjoy helping others and resolving problems
• Nice people
• Possible careers- Teachers, nurses, physicians, medical assistants, politicians, sales people, counselors, consultants, administrators, human resources
People Smart
• Intrapersonal Intelligence
• Reflective thinker
• Know what you believe and what you want
• Focused, self-disciplined, independent
• Develops w/ age and maturity
• Possible careers– Writers– Self-employed– Counselors– Leaders
Self Smart
• Naturalist Intelligence
• Love the outdoors
• Strong appreciation of the environment
• Respect for the beauty of nature
• Interested in plants, animals, and natural resources
• Like to hike, camp, hunt, star gaze, and swim
• Possible careers- meteorologists, park rangers, photo journalists, biologists, veterinarians, sailors, astronomers, zoologists, botanists
Nature Smart
• Learn about yourself!
• Look for strategies that work for you personally.
Intelligence and Study Skills (SS)
• Everyone is intelligent.
• There are careers for every type of intelligence.
• Motivation can come with recognizing your intelligences.
• Get the best education you can get!
• SS is for you!
Summary
• Complete the online multiple intelligence test.
• Follow the link on headmaster.
• Use Google to search BGFL multiple intelligence test and click on “take a test” under Birmingham Grid for Learning.
• Go to http://www.bgfl.org/custom/resources_ftp/client_ftp/ks3/ict/multiple_int and click on “Take a Test.”
Homework
• Which of these sentences apply to you?– ____Do you feel that your homework takes longer
than it should?– ____Would you like to earn better grades while still
having time for extra-curricular activities and socializing?
– ____Do you ever forget what you have for homework?
– ____Do you ever forget certain books, notebooks, or folders at school that you need for homework?
– ____Are you tired of being nagged by your parents about homework and studying?
Set Goals
• To achieve better grades
• To use your time more efficiently
Set Goals
• Like planning a trip– You need a destination.– You need a plan on how to get there.
• Helps you focus on – Desired achievements– Minimize distraction
• Identify time-saving steps
• This book- your map
The Process of Setting Goals
• 1. Establish your priorities.
• 2. Identify your goals.
• 3. Schedule time to take action.
3 Steps of Setting Goals
• What is most important to you?
• School should be a top priority.
• “Fun stuff” is just as important.
• The key is to find a good balance.
• Balance what you have to do with what you want to do!
Establish Your Priorities.
• Jar- 24 hours
• Rocks- top priorities
• Marbles/Pebbles
• Water
• Fill the jar in order of importance.
Object Lesson
• You can automatically make room for “fun stuff” when you take care of your big priorities first.
• Take care of your top priorities first.
• Homework that is started at 4:00 p.m. will get done faster than homework that is started at 8:00 p.m.– You will be more fresh and efficient.– Homework free evenings should be motivating.
Priorities
• Free time is more enjoyable without the burden of homework hanging over your head.
Priorities
• Things you have to do
• Have significant consequences if not done
• School
• Homework- bad grades
• Help around the house- being grounded
• Sleep- too tired to function
• Etc.
Rock Priorities
• Things you really enjoy
• Things you want to do
• Smaller does not mean less significant- balance
• Not as many consequences
• Sports
• Extra-curricular activities
• Part time job
• Hobby
• Socializing with friends
Pebble Priorities
• “If I get to them, great. If not, oh well!”
• Things you enjoy but don’t need to schedule
• Video games
• Playing with your dog
• Watching TV
Water Priorities
• P. 18
• Start working on this for homework.
How do you spend your time?
• P. 19
• If you have time, start working on this.
What are your priorities?
• The time tool- an academic planner– Enables you to juggle, school, hw, family, and
friends
• Planners do work if used correctly and consistently!– Have you ever forgotten a book at school?– Have you ever forgotten about a test?
Schedule Time to Take Action
• Help those who are anxious
• Help those who like to do things the last minute
• Help you to achieve balance w/ your priorities
• Help you to maximize your time
Planners
• Binder clip to save your place
• Phone numbers of responsible classmates in the back
• Sunday night- 10 min. to plan the week
• Involve your parents. This shows them that you have things under control.
Planner Set-Up
• Pen in the rings of the planner
• Keep your planner accessible!
• Record your homework during class!
Planners and Class
• Review your planner entries and plan your time.
• Check your planner for all the books you need.
Planners and the End of the Day
• Stick to your schedule (rocks first!).
• Let nothing distract you (facebook, tv, email, phone calls, conversations, etc.).
• Check your planner before you go to bed.
• Pack your backpack before you go to bed.
• Record things other than school (appt., family events, other goals, birthdays, etc.).
Planners at Home
Example on p. 31
• Month view
• Week view
• Plenty of space to write
• Easy to carry
• Thin, small
Selecting a Planner
• More distracting than helpful, especially in high school
• Small screen
PDAs
• Lifelong tool
• Schoolwork will be easier to manage.
• Grades will improve.
• Stress levels will decrease.
• Prepares you for success in the “real world”
• The key to accomplishing your goals is to plan for action!
Planners