1. Traditional ways that measure or define intelligence are limiting
Traditional methods focus on obtaining a numerical outcome and relating it to future academic success than understanding how the mind works in solving problems and developing new ideas.
 IQ scores generally do a poor job predicting success outside of the classroom

2. Traditional measures provide little information about one’s potential for further growth.
IQ scores are influenced by past educational and social opportunities.

3. Gardner’s definition of Intelligence :
the ability
To solve problems or make things that are valued in at least one culture.

4. Visual Learners Use colors, color coding, highlight information
 Read Chapters, underline important facts, and write a study outline
Take notes during lectures
 Watch video Tape

5. Visual Learners continued:
 Study with no visual distractions
Make things larger
  Read written directions
  Write down all oral directions
 Choose written rather than oral reports
Study by making flash cards or drawing graphs, pictures, and charts

6. Auditory Learners Listen to lectures Read their notes aloud
 Dictate their notes on a tape recorder 
 Has a friend ask them questions and they explain aloud
 Listen to audio tapes and video tapes 
Study in a group

7. Auditory Learners continued
  Memorize by using songs or jingles
  Listen to oral directions
 Give oral presentations rather than written reports
 Study in a quiet place

8. Tactile Learners Rewrite or map notes, type outlines Make flashcards
Role play subject matter
Build models rather than give oral or written presentations
Visit places they are studying about
Use calculators and computers
Participate in labs and activities 
Use manipulatives and 3-D objects to learn concepts

9. One’s Learning style is
An indicator of preference
(exhibiting a tendency toward)
in learning the concept/task

10. Intelligence is the capacity, or ability,
in a designated area of knowledge.