The theory predicts that a child who learns to multiply easily is not necessarily generally more intelligent than a child who has more difficulty on this task!
As someone who hasn't particularly been 'Intelligent' academically, it is very refreshing and inspiring to learn about Gardner's theory. I've always believed that just because someone isn't good academically doesn't mean they don't excell in other tasks and since researching this theory in more depth it's given me the confidence to understand and identify the fact that i am good at a variety of things that aren't necessarily smiled upon academically for example i consider myself a good street dancer and an urban music encyclopedia! (But i'm not good at and also DETEST Mathmatics.).
I read quite slow which annoys me when i look at someone that reads fast, but the theory states that it's probably because i think about what i am reading or take in the words in differently, maybe even in a more deeper way! Inspiring stuff right?!
I think that if this theory was taught in education starting at a young age then there would be a massive increase in motivation and productivity! As then the children would understand just because they're not the fastest reader or the best at remembering their times tables that they shouldn't put themselves down because they probably excell at something different or think about the subjects in a more interesting and innovitive way!
None but ourselves can free our minds. - Bob Marley
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