The basic idea to this site, and the research I am doing, which have resulted in one paper and will lead to many more, is that, there is a great deal of overlap between the logic used in writing compositions and the logic used in solving mathematical equations.
Gardner is a name many, both in the field of education and outside of it, are familiar with, for developing the theory of different learning styles. Another theory, which Garner developed /is developing, is the theory of multiple intelligences. Two of the intelligences he talks about are, linguistic and mathematical-logical. Many people, including many educators, believe that there is little overlap between these two intelligences. I believe that, not only is their overlap but if we, as educators, start recognizing the overlap we can reach a great many more students then we currently are.
Again, this a very brief description of the theory I am developing, stay tuned for more.
-Brian M. Felder
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