In this study researchers investigate the relationship between each of the multiple intelligences and students’ mathematical problem solving for K7 students. A sample of 209 K7 schoolgirls were tested on McKenzie's Multiple Intelligences Inventory and math exam including 120 questions based on Revised Bloom Taxonomy (RBT). Obtained results, indicate that several intelligences like logical/mathematical, spatial/visual, existential, intrapersonal and naturalist positively correlated to mathematical problem solving and others like linguistic/ verbal, bodily / kinesthetic and interpersonal positively correlated to mathematical performance just in some aspects. For improving students’ mathematical problem solving at least in undergraduate mathematics, paying attention to multiple intelligence (MI) theory in mathematics curriculum and book context could be very important because this study revealed that intelligences correlated to mathematical problem solving. Overall, these findings could help to provide some practical implications for adapting problem solving skills and effective teaching / learning.

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