Enriqué, who is in ninth grade, has exhibited a high level of logical-mathematical ability but a low level of spatial ability. His parents want him to pursue a career in math or science but are concerned that he may choose a career that does not place such a heavy emphasis on spatial ability. Enriqué's parents approach you asking for advice on how his spatial ability could be improved. If you
shared Howard Gardner's views about intelligence, which of the following statements would guide your response to Enriqué's parents?
a. Intelligence test scores are stable indicators of ability and cannot be changed significantly.
b. Many factors, in addition to intelligence, influence an individual's interests and career choice.
c. Instruction should be aimed at each intelligence across every subject in order to develop all intelligences.
d. Levels of specific intelligences can be increased only for very young children.
B
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a. personal interpretations. b. questions that arise from the reading. c. Both A and B d. Neither A nor B
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a. 70% b. 51% c. 49% d. 30%
The final problem statement in the first paragraphs of a report should provide the
a) Context of the study b) Focus of the problem c) Importance of the study d) All of the above