Is intelligence a single set of abilities or a multitude of strengths and abilities? According to Gardner (2008), “An intelligence must also be susceptible to coding into a symbol system, a culturally elaborated system of meaning that captures and transmits important forms of information” (p. 8). How we as human beings achieve so much success in our daily lives can be determined in many different ways. People differ in how their minds work. Many factors influence our learning abilities. Howard Gardner is a man who created a theory to help break down the human mind's ability to learn. He became a very successful American developmental psychologist. After graduating with a Bachelor of Arts in social relations in 1965, he earned a PhD in social and developmental psychology from Harvard University. In 1983 Howard Gardner wrote a book called "Frames of Mind: The Theory of Multiple Intelligences". Howard is currently a professor at Harvard University. Communication is essentially important in our daily life. Some people are born with the ability to use verbal language. No matter how people are able to communicate, they find a way to approach a problem and manage to get their point across. This can be expressed in many different ways. The ability to take a word and use it in the correct context requires great understanding of its definition and meaning. As a student at any grade level, math is an essential part of education that is used quite frequently. It could be related to time management or counting dollars and cents being charming and inspiring can be classified as someone who possesses mathematical-logical intelligence. One is not bo...... middle of paper...... there have been too many theories to go into detail about every single one. Multiple intelligences can offer educators a variety of different ways to instruct. In this way, you help provide students with the opportunity to meet their special needs and increase their competence and development. According to Thomas Armstrong, "MI theory essentially encompasses what good teachers have always done in their teaching: going beyond the text and the blackboard to awaken students' minds" (p. 56). When Howard Gardner developed these theories, he did so in hopes of expanding the word "intelligence." Many professors have been able to use this information to ace their studies. The mind gives us the ability to exceed expectations. Some people are lucky enough to be born with one or more of these intelligences, but for others they tend to refine these traits over time.