◼ A person who loves to play chess may definitely possess logical-mathematical intelligence. Chess is a mind game; he would love to think rationally and detect innovative ways to win the game.

2 Logical-Mathematical Intelligence (“number/reasoning smart”) Logical-mathematical intelligence refers to the capacity to analyze problems logically, carry out mathematical operations, and investigate issues scientifically.

A logical learner, also known as a mathematical learner, enjoys exercising one’s mind and applying mathematical and logical reasoning to solve problems. Highly adept at recognizing patterns, logical learners can identify connections shared by things that have no obvious relation to one another.

Logical – mathematical intelligence allows us to see relationships between things that are not letters of the alphabet -such as shapes and symbols- in order to solve problems that are thought of as scientific. It is also an important part of problem solving and critical thinking.

Characteristics of logical-mathematical intelligence include:

• Excellent problem-solving skills.
• Enjoys thinking about abstract ideas.
• Likes conducting scientific experiments.
• Good at solving complex computations.

Logical Mathematical Intelligence: it is the ability to analyse situations or problems logically, to identify solutions, to conduct scientific research, and to solve logical/mathematical operations easily. It is one of the eight multiple intelligence types proposed by Howard Gardner.

Eight types of intelligence

• Logical-mathematical intelligence.
• Linguistic intelligence.
• Spatial Intelligence.
• Musical Intelligence.
• Bodily-kinesthetic Intelligence.
• Intrapersonal Intelligence.
• Interpersonal Intelligence.
• Naturalistic intelligence.

In Psychology, there are two types of intelligence, as identified by American psychologists Raymond Cattell and John Horn: fluid intelligence and crystallized intelligence. Their theory holds that an individual’s overall intelligence is a result of different skills and abilities mixing and interacting together.

Wechsler Intelligence Scales

A person’s IQ can be calculated by having the person take an intelligence test. The average IQ is 100 by definition. If you achieve a score higher than 100, you did better than the average person, and a lower score means you (somewhat) performed less.

IQ, short for intelligence quotient, is a measure of a person’s reasoning ability. In short, it is supposed to gauge how well someone can use information and logic to answer questions or make predictions. IQ tests begin to assess this by measuring short- and long-term memory.