Logical/Mathematical Intelligence - Learning Style

This intelligence/style is sometimes called "scientific thinking" and is the ability to deal with inductive and deductive thinking/reasoning, numbers, and the recognition of abstract patterns. It is activated in situations requiring problem solving, when meeting a new challenges, or understanding pattern discernment and recognition.

Study technique tips:

•  Organize your materials logically.

•  Pose and test hypothesis.

•  Explain materials sequentially to someone.

•  Debate the materials and concepts with someone.

•  Develop systems and find patterns in the materials.

•  Use symbols to represent concepts and objects.

•  Write outlines.

•  Create diagrams and graphs.

•  Make a flow chart that expresses what you are learning in a step-by-step manner.

•  Use computer technology to solve problems.

•  Analyze the information and document it.

•  Determine relationships, cause and effect, if - then, etc.

•  List the key points of what you are learning in a logical, numbered sequence.

Adapted from:

Dr. Joyce Bishop, Seven Pathways of Learning 1994.

David Kolb's learning style and associated terminology are based on the works of John Dewey, Kurt Lewin, Jean Piaget, and JP Guilford. For more information see the following materials:

Kolb, David A. 1984. Experiential Learning: Experience as the Source of Learning and Development. Prentice-Hall, Inc. Englewood Cliffs, NJ.

Smith, Donna M., and David A. Kolb. 1986. The Users Guide for the Learning-Style Inventory: A Manual for Teachers and Trainers. McBer and Company. Boston, MA.

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