Enriqu, 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. Enriqu'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 Enriqu'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.
Question 2
Lyle enjoys learning algebra a great deal even though he struggles to master some of the concepts. As a teacher, which approach should you take in providing rewards for this student?
a. Ask the student to use self-rewards for which he sets the standard.
b. Do not reward the student at all, since he has an intrinsic interest in the task.
c. Reward the student often and enthusiastically whenever he succeeds.
d. Reward the student sparingly and only when his level of competence increases.
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