What level of intelligence do you have? To provide a more realistic answer to that question, you can try to

What level of intelligence do you have? To provide a more realistic answer to that question, you can try to determine your IQ. Intelligence quotient (IQ) has been used for many years to measure intelligence. By taking a series of tests, you receive a numerical value — your IQ. A higher number indicates a higher IQ. Shakira has an IQ of 140, which is considered almost genius. Bill Gates’ IQ is said to be between 160 and 170, easily placing him as a genius. 1 According to this system, intelligence can be easily quantified, but a theory suggests that measuring intelligence is more complicated. Howard Gardner’s theory of multiple intelligences proposes that there is not only one «intelligence,» but rather eight or more «intelligences» that we all have to a greater or lesser extent. 2 Gardner states, «Every activity we engage in involves the brain, so it is to be expected that different activities involve different areas of the brain — how could it not be the case?» Gardner identifies eight multiple intelligences: spatial, bodily-kinesthetic, musical, linguistic, logical-mathematical, interpersonal, intrapersonal, and naturalistic. Each intelligence represents a skill at which individuals excel. For instance, a dancer may not have a high IQ, but according to Gardner, that does not mean she lacks intelligence. She possesses bodily-kinesthetic intelligence — the ability to move her body on a stage, creating a performance through her movements. 3 We all possess various intelligences to some degree; it is just that we usually excel in one specific area. Gardner’s theory has significant implications for how we assess intelligence, as well as how and what we learn. Merely presenting information and expecting students to absorb it is no longer sufficient. Educators must engage each intelligence to reach every student in the classroom. 4 For example, linguistic intelligences prefer hearing, saying, or seeing words, while musical intelligences respond to music. In this case, using a combination of memorizing song lyrics may work well for both groups. Adapting a learning environment to incorporate all intelligences is undoubtedly a challenge. 5 Each person possesses their own unique intelligence. So let me rephrase my initial question: What kind of intelligence do you have? Re-read the text and choose the sentence (A-F) that fits each gap (1-5). There is one extra sentence. Listen and read to find out. A However, it is one that teachers must rise to. B It is generally believed that intelligence is an inherited characteristic. C These intelligences are located in different parts of the brain but sometimes work together. D Most of us, though, have an IQ of between 85 and 115. E Of course, we don’t just have one intelligence. That means employing a variety of different teaching techniques from which all the students can learn.