David Perkins - What Does It Mean To Be Smart

David Perkins discusses the concept of intelligence beyond IQ, introducing five dimensions: planful, dispositional, multiple, performative, and intuitive. He emphasizes the importance of planning, attitudes, multiple intelligences, application of knowledge, and intuition in being smart. Perkins argues for a broader educational approach that fosters these dimensions, highlighting that intelligence is not solely determined by IQ but by a combination of these factors.

What is the first aspect of being smart according to David Perkins?

• Being planful

• Having a high IQ

• Being creative

• Being intuitive

Which of the following best describes dispositional intelligence?

• The ability to solve complex problems

• An attitude like open-mindedness

• A high level of mathematical skills

• The capacity to memorize information

What does Howard Gardner's theory of multiple intelligences suggest?

• Intelligence is solely based on linguistic skills

• There are several types of intelligence

• Intelligence cannot be measured

• IQ is the only measure of intelligence

Which type of intelligence involves applying knowledge effectively?

• Intuitive intelligence

• Performative intelligence

• Dispositional intelligence

• Linguistic intelligence

What role do intuitions play in smartness according to Perkins?

• They are the only factor in being smart

• They should be ignored in decision-making

• They are a significant part of expertise

• They are irrelevant to intelligence

How does Perkins suggest we should view the different aspects of intelligence?

• As unimportant in education

• As a palette of different colors

• As a single measure of IQ

• As separate and unrelated

Which of the following is NOT one of the five aspects of being smart mentioned by Perkins?

• Performative

• Planful

• Memorization

• Dispositional