1. Gardener: Multiple Intelligences By: Laura & Kristin

2. Intelligence
The ability to apply past knowledge and experiences flexibly to accomplish challenging new tasks.
Intelligence is:
Adaptive
Involves learning ability
Prior knowledge
Many different mental processes
Culture specific

3. Theoretical Perspectives of Intelligence
Spearman’s g- Charles Spearman proposed that intelligence compromises both a) a single pervasive reasoning ability that is used on a wide variety of tasks. b) a number of narrow abilities involved in executing particular tasks .
Cattell-Horn-Carroll Theory of Cognitive Abilities- Raymond Cattell proposed that students differ in fluid intelligence (their ability to acquire knowledge quickly and adapt to new situations) and crystallized intelligence ( the knowledge and skills they have accumulated from their experiences, schooling and culture.

4. Gardener’s Multiple Intelligences
Linguistic Intelligence- ability to use language effectively
ex. Writing poetry
Logical- Mathematical Intelligence- ability to reason logically especially in mathematics and science.
ex. Solving math problems quickly
Spatial Intelligence- ability to notice details of what one sees and to imagine and manipulate visual objects in one’s mind.
ex. Conjuring up mental images
Musical Intelligence- the ability to create comprehend and appreciate music.
ex. Playing a musical instrument

5. Bodily –Kinesthetic Intelligence- the ability to use one’s body skillfully.
Ex. Sports
Interpersonal Intelligence- ability to notice subtle aspects of other people’s behaviors.
Ex. Correctly perceiving another’s mood.
Intra-personal Intelligence- awareness of one’s own feelings, motives and desires
Ex. Identifying the motives, guiding one’s own behavior
Naturalist Intelligence- the ability to recognize the patterns in nature and differences among natural objects and life forms.
Ex. Classifying natural forms ( rocks, minerals and types of mountains.)