This diversified view of intelligence will encourage Magnet School students to learn in their own way, allowing them to display their true talents. Logical-mathematical intelligence is the most understood category in Gardner's theory. This intelligence is the ability to mentally process logical problems and equations, the type most often found in multiple-choice standardized tests. This intelligence is useful when solving problems quickly, such as the facility used by scientists or mathematicians. Sometimes, as in the case of Savant Syndrome, an individual has the intelligence to process large groups of numbers, acting as a human calculator, but can not carry out the mundane tasks of everyday life.
Linguistic intelligence is used by all people to at least some extent.
It gives one the power to communicate verbally with others, either by speech or writing. While some can only master rudimentary levels of communication, others are capable of writing novels or learning multiple languages. Musical intelligence is a less obvious form of intelligence. Yet, there are many musical prodigies such as Mozart or Beethoven who have displayed their intelligence through their music. The ability to compose and perform music has been scientifically pinpointed to certain areas of the brain - a circumstance exemplified by instances of autistic and other impaired children who can perform brilliantly but are not able to talk or interact with others.