Logical-Mathematical Intelligence

From Novice to Experts

Infants

Exploring Objects

Object Permanence

Recognize 'class' and 'sets'

Lack quantitative aspect

Age 4-5

Can count by rote

Numbers can be mapped onto objects

Age 6-10

Can assess quantity

Can compare

More complex operations

Uses manipulatives first

Internalized

Early Adolescence

Capable of formal mental operations

Hypothesis/Inferences

Adolescence

Inferences on symbolic plane

Second Level/Higher order operations