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