Track 2

Unit 5

Education

How we each learn

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Build your vocabulary

1) Some people don’t think traditional IQ tests accurately determine intelligence. They believe other kinds of measurement are necessary

2) To assess Darla’s speaking ability, the teacher asked her to give an interpretation of the poem. After Darla finished, the teacher gave her a high score.

3) 10 is very aware of his own emotions and needs he knows, for example, that being in a large room full of strangers makes him uncomfortable

4) The new student has strong verbal intelligence. He demonstrated this by writing an excellent report and then presenting it to the class.

5) I have strong kinesthetic intelligence. I prefer hands-on learning that is learning by moving and doing.

6) Using logic is one sign of mathematical intelligence. While many people can work with numbers. Not everyone can use reason

7) My cousin can look at a map briefly and get a mental image of how the trails all connect.

8) Some educators reject the notion that standardized tests are unfair. They believe that this idea is simply wrong.

9) Ms. Klein gave the students to options to choose from. They could write a summary of the lecture or they could make a chart of the key points.

10) Most schools value the ability to speak and write well more than they care about artistic or musical ability.