Left Hemisphere
Verbal The left hemisphere is very good at all language-related abilities: speaking, understanding language, carrying on a conversation, reading, writing, and spelling.
Mathematical The left hemisphere is very good at mathematical skills: adding, subtracting, multiplying, dividing, and so on. Generally, the right hemisphere can perform simple addition and subtraction but not more complex mathematics.
Analytic The left hemisphere appears to process information by analyzing each separate piece that makes up a whole. For example, the left hemisphere would recognize a face by analyzing piece by piece its many separate parts: nose, eyes, lips, cheeks, and so on.
Right Hemisphere
Nonverbal Although usually mute, the right hemisphere has a childlike ability to read, write, spell, and understand speech. For example, the right hemisphere can understand simple sentences and read simple words.
Spatial The right hemisphere is very good at solving spatial problems, such as arranging blocks to match a geometric design. Because the hemispheres control opposite sides of the body, the left hand (right hemisphere) is best at completing spatial tasks.
Holistic The right hemisphere appears to process information by combining parts into a meaningful whole. For example, the right hemisphere is better at recognizing and identifying whole faces.