I have completed 2 intelligence tests about myself. I wasn't expecting to learn so much about me from these. But, in fact, I learned a lot! On the Gardner Multiple Intelligence Test, I have learned a lot! I have found that one to be more helpful than the Anthony Gregorc Learning Styles Test. After, I have completed the Gardner Test, I flipped it to see the results. I have great abilities in Logical-Mathematical skills because I scored a 4 on that section. It actually does make a lot of sense because the subject I am the best at is Math. I can do quick math problems in my head and I also love to work with calculators and computers. I love to experiment, do puzzles, and calculate! So, this all fits and says that I am really good at Logical-Mathematic skills. I am the second best at Music skills because I scored a 3 on it I never actually realized how much I love music. This showed me and made me realize that I actually love music a lot! Music actually means a lot to me. Sometimes, it gets me chilled out and relaxed. I always hum along to songs, and listen to music. Also, I have pretty average abilities in Body-Kinesthetic. I do love to dance, even though I haven't learned so much. It seems interesting to me. But, I am not really involved in dance. I don't really jump around a lot either. I don't have good skills in Linguistic and Spatial skills because I scored 1 in both of those. In linguistic, I do love to read. I read books all the time! But, I am not a big fan of writing. I am not very imaginative to tell stories either. Sometimes, I play word games, but not often. In spatial skills, I like doodling and drawing, but I am not very artistic. I have good abilities in Inter and Intra Personal skills even though I scored 1. Interpersonal: I don't really like leading a lot. I like partying sometimes. Intrapersonal: This actually describes a little more than the previous one. I am actually pretty quiet and shy. I also like setting goals. I don't like staying alone so much, but sometimes is okay. So by this information, you can probably tell that I have learned a lot about myself! It is actually a pretty good test!
Now for the Gregorc Test! If I had to choose between Concrete Sequential, Abstract Random, Concrete Random, or Abstract Sequential, I would choose either Concrete or Abstract Sequential. Concrete sequential is more about academics, and so is abstract sequential. Concrete is being organized and accurate. Honestly, I think I am pretty organized and accurate about a lot of things. I also love to work with computers and do hands-on experiments. Abstract take academics a little further. It is more about writing essays, and being academic and logical. Reading is a big interest of mine. Actually, now that I have gone through all of them, I think Concrete Sequential might fit me more. The Gregorc Test helped understand myself better, but not as much the other one. So I think that the Gardner was more helpful.
Overall, these test are really helpful and fun!
3 people I admire are Picasso, Beethoven, and Alexander Graham Bell. I think Picasso would be spatial because of his artistic talents. Drawing, doodling, and visualizing fit his personality. He has a good imagination. Beethoven would be musical because of his popularity for music. He was one of the top composers of all time. His music was excellent! Bell would have had Logical-Mathematical skills because he was really smart. He was intelligent enough to create telephones. If it weren't for him, we wouldn't have these phone right now. He was always experimenting and calculating. That's how he got to this stage of making a wonderful and helpful device for people!
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Saturday, September 22, 2012
Thursday, September 20, 2012
Ups, Downs, Myths, & Truths of Being Gifted
There are a few ups and downs to being gifted. Like most people think, we aren't the smartest in the world. At the same time, we aren't so dumb either.
To start off, being gifted can come in great handy! For example, you will get college credit. This helps you out during college and gives good responses about them. Next, they also get +7 GPA. It will help out a lot! Being gifted also makes your parents and teachers feel proud of you. By that, it also makes you feel proud of yourself, which you should be. You also will be recognized for being smart. Many people will encourage and compliment talented students for going to gifted classes. You will feel extra special. Additionally, you will zoom through the lessons at school. It will be really easy for you. So, you should definitely take this as an advantage. I am very glad to be one of the very rare gifted people in this world!
At the same time time, there are also a few downs to this. So, don't take complete advantage of it! For example, there is a high chance that you will be made fun of. You might be called "names" like nerdy. Many peers might be jealous of you and may even be rude to you. So, that would be a big defect to being gifted. You might not have education problems, but will face some social problems! Also, you will be pressured by your parents. They will pressure you to do more work. Speaking of more work, peers, teachers, and parents will be expecting more of you. They will expect you to reach their expectations. Another disadvantage is that you might think that it is completely great that you will zoom through the lessons. Yes, it is partly good. But, other people might be stuck on the lesson. So, it might get boring for gifted people to keep listening to the same lesson over and over again.
Many truths and myths exist about being gifted. For example, let's start off with the myths . Many rumours are spread saying that there is more to gifted people than being gifted. They think that you excel in everything and you know everything that possibly exists. But, that's not true. We know a little more than others, but not everything. Also, a lot of people think that we get perfect grades and 100's all the time. But, that's not true. We might get A's, but not 100's all the time.Others also think that you get tons and tons of homework. But, in fact, in this gifted class, you barely get any. But, even in other gifted classes, you don't get any more homework than the others do. So, you should understand by now that many rumours go around about gifted students.
Now, let's move on to the truths. What's actually true, is many gifted students dumb their selves down just to fit in with others. They shouldn't do that. They are losing their specialty. They are losing the uniqueness. Be who you are. There isn't anything wrong with that. Gifted students, us, have different thinking than others. We think more clearly. We think more complicated. It is easier for us to think of some clever ideas. Also, some gifted students get really frustrated if they get a grade less than an A on their work, quizzes, tests, etc. They are determined to get an A. Their mind is set on that, so they can easily get upset. It is also very true that many of us don't have our social or emotional development as high as our intellectual development. We can still be gifted, even if we are very sensitive. So, these are just a few truths!
So, hope you have learned more about being gifted!
To start off, being gifted can come in great handy! For example, you will get college credit. This helps you out during college and gives good responses about them. Next, they also get +7 GPA. It will help out a lot! Being gifted also makes your parents and teachers feel proud of you. By that, it also makes you feel proud of yourself, which you should be. You also will be recognized for being smart. Many people will encourage and compliment talented students for going to gifted classes. You will feel extra special. Additionally, you will zoom through the lessons at school. It will be really easy for you. So, you should definitely take this as an advantage. I am very glad to be one of the very rare gifted people in this world!
At the same time time, there are also a few downs to this. So, don't take complete advantage of it! For example, there is a high chance that you will be made fun of. You might be called "names" like nerdy. Many peers might be jealous of you and may even be rude to you. So, that would be a big defect to being gifted. You might not have education problems, but will face some social problems! Also, you will be pressured by your parents. They will pressure you to do more work. Speaking of more work, peers, teachers, and parents will be expecting more of you. They will expect you to reach their expectations. Another disadvantage is that you might think that it is completely great that you will zoom through the lessons. Yes, it is partly good. But, other people might be stuck on the lesson. So, it might get boring for gifted people to keep listening to the same lesson over and over again.
Many truths and myths exist about being gifted. For example, let's start off with the myths . Many rumours are spread saying that there is more to gifted people than being gifted. They think that you excel in everything and you know everything that possibly exists. But, that's not true. We know a little more than others, but not everything. Also, a lot of people think that we get perfect grades and 100's all the time. But, that's not true. We might get A's, but not 100's all the time.Others also think that you get tons and tons of homework. But, in fact, in this gifted class, you barely get any. But, even in other gifted classes, you don't get any more homework than the others do. So, you should understand by now that many rumours go around about gifted students.
Now, let's move on to the truths. What's actually true, is many gifted students dumb their selves down just to fit in with others. They shouldn't do that. They are losing their specialty. They are losing the uniqueness. Be who you are. There isn't anything wrong with that. Gifted students, us, have different thinking than others. We think more clearly. We think more complicated. It is easier for us to think of some clever ideas. Also, some gifted students get really frustrated if they get a grade less than an A on their work, quizzes, tests, etc. They are determined to get an A. Their mind is set on that, so they can easily get upset. It is also very true that many of us don't have our social or emotional development as high as our intellectual development. We can still be gifted, even if we are very sensitive. So, these are just a few truths!
So, hope you have learned more about being gifted!
Thursday, September 13, 2012
First Post!
Heyyy! I'm Usha!! I'm in 8th grade and on Team Excel.
My Favorite...
I LOVE roller coasters!
Fruit: Watermelon
Ice-Cream: Birthday Party Ice-Cream
Sports: Soccer & Basketball
Subject: Lunch
School Subjects: Honors Geometry, ROGATE, and Science
Flowers: Lilies & Roses
Genre: Mystery
Colors: Blue & Purple
Instruments: Piano & Flute
iPad Games: Temple Run
My Least Favorite...
Ice-Cream: Mint-Chocolate Chip
Sport: Track
School Subject: Writing & History
Color: Brown
The highlight of my summer was going to Longwood Gardens. It is a garden filled with a bunch of random flowers. It's really huge! I'm looking forward to the Passion Project.
Tuesday, September 11, 2012
Introduction!!!
Hey! I'm Usha!!!! I am in 8th grade. My favorite subjects are lunch and ROGATE. I like to learn about biology, mysteries, and soccer. In my free time, I like to draw, hang out with my friends, go outside, or watch tv. Also, I LOVE roller coasters! When I grow up, I want to be a doctor. My friends and family make me happy!!!! :) Keep smiling!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :D
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