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