Chapter 10: Intelligence

What is Intelligence?

Howard Gardner and Multiple Intelligences
Researchers have different notions about the nature of intelligence. Dr. Howard Gardner has proposed a model of multiple intelligences. This page contains links about Gardner's theory of multiple intelligences and its application to writing and the teaching of writing.

Project Zero
Project Zero is an education research group dedicated to understanding and enhancing learning, thinking, and creativity according to Dr. Howard Gardner's theory of multiple intelligences. In fact, Gardner is one of the principal researchers of this group. This site contains a wealth of information on Project Zero's work and Gardner's theory of multiple intelligences as it applies to education.

Assessing Intelligence

Controversy: Intelligence Testing
This Web site lists a number of links to learn about the history of intelligence testing. Ever had an IQ test? Take one here.

The Dynamics of Intelligence

The Mensa International Website
This site provides information on the Mensa Group, which is reserved for those with very high IQs.

The Bell Curve
Richard Herrnstein and Charles Murray's controversial book The Bell Curve re-ignited the discussion of race-related genetic and environmental influences on intelligence. This article summarizes the content of the book and discusses its criticisms.