Most tests in our schools are not to help direct the students. They're to make sure they hit a minimum level. That's it. I agree that there are a few that are designed to help a student direct their ambition, but they are few and far between. In fact, I can't say I've ever taken one. The closest thing would be the college entrance exam that basically just tells the students what their worst subjects are, and forces them into the lowest classes for those. Not really a direction.
But let's talk about teaching spatial intelligence. How would you do that? What techniques are employed while using it? Has anyone ever written a book on it? (A quick search says 'yes', but they appear to be ridiculous self-help books.)
Honestly, I'd love to read more about it, but there doesn't see to be much. I happen to be really, really good at things like re-arranging furniture because I can always tell when something is going to fit or not. I've called it down to less than half an inch before when reshuffling an entire room. What techniques did I use? Intuition. I can't teach someone that. And I can't see them teaching me, either.
But let's talk about teaching spatial intelligence. How would you do that? What techniques are employed while using it? Has anyone ever written a book on it? (A quick search says 'yes', but they appear to be ridiculous self-help books.)
Honestly, I'd love to read more about it, but there doesn't see to be much. I happen to be really, really good at things like re-arranging furniture because I can always tell when something is going to fit or not. I've called it down to less than half an inch before when reshuffling an entire room. What techniques did I use? Intuition. I can't teach someone that. And I can't see them teaching me, either.