LOGICAL - MATHEMATICAL
Who are these logic-smart or number-smart learners? These learners enjoy figuring things out and working with numbers. They can interpret data and analyze abstract patterns. They may have a well-developed ability to reason and think in terms of cause and effect. They show common-sense reasoning. Their strengths are rooted in thinking and can brainstorm easily. (Koch, 2007).
The logical - mathematical learner may:
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Who are these logic-smart or number-smart learners? These learners enjoy figuring things out and working with numbers. They can interpret data and analyze abstract patterns. They may have a well-developed ability to reason and think in terms of cause and effect. They show common-sense reasoning. Their strengths are rooted in thinking and can brainstorm easily. (Koch, 2007).
The logical - mathematical learner may:
- enjoy exploring how things are related and how things work
- like puzzles and manipulative games
- enjoy finding patterns
- like riddles, brainteasers, creating codes
- be a good critical thinker
- ask a lot of questions trying to make sense of things
- think scientifically with accurate, research-driven, cause-effect thinking (Koch, 2009)
- be curious
- enjoy chess and strategy-type games and computer programming.
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Strategies to use with your logical - mathematical learners
Technology to support these strategies
- Thinking critically - compare/contrast; sequencing; analyzing information
- Sequence - time lines
- Brainstorming - reasoning skills; mindmapping
- Games and puzzles
- Open-ended exploration
Technology to support these strategies
- Sequencing - timelines
- Brainstorming/Mind-mapping - using online sticky notes; walls and blank canvases
- Creating presentations
- Gaming