Using a Student's Strengths for Better Studying
Get to Know Slim 'n' Bil
Quantum Learning emphasizes individual's particular learning styles. Knowing one's own learning style, or strengths, can help when it comes time to study for a test. At SuperCamp, we make this point by telling campers the story of Slim 'n' Bil.
Slim 'n' Bil are both very smart people - smart in very different ways. Slim 'n' Bil both have a wide range of skills. Whenever they meet, they like to show off their talents to each other, and practice their skills to build their intelligence in different areas. The question they ask each other isn't 'How smart are you?' it's 'How are you smart?'
When Slim 'n' Bil first got together, they realized that their names together spell out each of the eight different ways that we're all smart - and they created ways to practice and improve each area. Check this out:
S - Spatial-visual read maps, create 3D art, look at hidden-shape puzzles.
L - Linguistic write stories, give speeches, play Scrabble
I - Interpersonal take on projects in groups, get to know people
M - Musical practice beats, play an instrument
N - Naturalist look for patterns, do odd-one-out puzzles
B - Bodily-kinesthetic play with a hackey, act things out, dance
I - Intrapersonal keep a journal, create goals for yourself
L - Logical-mathematical do logic puzzles, play tic-tac-toe, look for reasons
Everyone is smart in all eight ways, and we may have particular strengths. When you study, use these strengths to study in a way that will be most effective for you. When you're not studying, try out some of these practices to improve the areas you find challenging. No two people are the same, and we're all smart. The question is, how are you smart?
Parents and teachers, share this story with your child or your students to help them tap into their own strengths.
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Anita, SuperCamp grad parent
"My son never seemed interested in getting good grades. When he did homework he did not bother to turn it in. He had high A's in tests but zeros in homework. After SuperCamp he has not missed a single assignment. SuperCamp was worth every penny we spent."
Jacob, SuperCamp grad
"SuperCamp is worth every penny. You will experience motivation, friendship, work ethic, and inspiration like never before."
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