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The Intelligence of Numbers and Reasoning

Could your child be the next Einstein? Find out if she's on her way to math or science super-stardom. Check all the characteristics that describe her:

Asks a lot of questions about how things work

Adds numbers easily in her head or has advanced math skills for age

Enjoys math class, counting, and manipulating numbers

Likes math computer games, or enjoys other math and counting games

Enjoys playing chess, checkers, and other strategy games

Enjoys working on logic puzzles or brainteasers

Enjoys putting things in categories or hierarchies

Likes to experiment in a way that shows higher-order cognitive thinking processes

Thinks on a more abstract or conceptual level than peers

Has a good sense of cause-effect for age

Source:Multiple Intelligences in the Classroom
by Thomas Armstrong

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