Worksheet: Meditation, Intelligence, and Mindfulness

Matthew is considering meditating to relieve his stress. What should he realize about meditation?

• It will involve conversion to Buddhism.

• It will not actually relieve his stress.

• It can involve simply paying attention to his breathing.

• It must be performed sitting cross-legged on the floor.

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CCSS.RL.1.5

CCSS.RI.1.9

CCSS.RI.2.9

CCSS.RI.4.8

CCSS.RL.4.5

Jamal loves his pets, and they clearly connect with him. What type of intelligence does this exhibit?

• interpersonal

• intrapersonal

• bodily-kinesthetic

• naturalistic

What is meant by mindfulness?

• practicing daily meditation

• focusing awareness on the present moment

• the process or reasons that propel people toward their goals

• a learned view about whether intelligence is predetermined or can be expanded

If you decided to learn how to sew by getting out a needle and thread, then your learning style preference is likely:

• read/write

• aural

• visual

• kinesthetic

Autumn is an independent person who likes time alone. What type of intelligence is consistent with these characteristics?

• interpersonal

• intrapersonal

• bodily-kinesthetic

• naturalistic

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CCSS.RL.1.3

CCSS.RL.K.3

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

Yumi is working on the ABCs of mindfulness. What does the A stand for?

• Alone

• Affirm

• Active

• Aware

Based on evidence, which student is most likely to achieve the most?

• Joel, who cares a lot about grades

• Yasmin, who knows her limitations

• Arnold, who is energized by mistakes

• Harmony, who hates being wrong

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CCSS.RL.1.3

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.K.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

Ilana believes that everyone has a set amount of intelligence. What is true of her outlook?

• She has a fixed mindset.

• She has a growth mindset.

• She is a performer.

• She is a learner.

Tags

CCSS.RL.1.9

CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.K.9

CCSS.RL.3.6

CCSS.RL.4.3

Raekwon purchases a new mixing board for his music studio and studies the manual thoroughly before setting up the board. What learning style does this indicate?

• read/write

• kinesthetic

• visual

• aural

Sequoia is interested in transferring credits to a four-year school after their time at community college is finished but isn't sure what their major will be. What is an ideal type of course for them to take in their first semester at a community college?

• any class in a certificate program

• any technical class

• a public speaking class

• classes which have a reputation for being rigorous