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stingc · 08-06-2004, 05:24 PM

I think that part of your confusion with yourself is that a good memory has very little to do with intelligence. Or perhaps a better way of saying that is that there are many different types of intelligence. Chemistry and mathematics are not about memorization. They require the ability to construct logical arguments out of relatively few memorized bits of information.

As for whether anyone can get A's, that depends on what you're doing. In most highschools, I think that most could do it with enough self-discipline. I don't think the same is true of a difficult university curriculum. Some people have the skills and some don't. Personal motivation and an ability to focus will get you far, but there's a limit. And everyone's limits are different.

08-06-2004, 05:24 PM	#3 (permalink)
stingc Psycho Location: PA	I think that part of your confusion with yourself is that a good memory has very little to do with intelligence. Or perhaps a better way of saying that is that there are many different types of intelligence. Chemistry and mathematics are not about memorization. They require the ability to construct logical arguments out of relatively few memorized bits of information. As for whether anyone can get A's, that depends on what you're doing. In most highschools, I think that most could do it with enough self-discipline. I don't think the same is true of a difficult university curriculum. Some people have the skills and some don't. Personal motivation and an ability to focus will get you far, but there's a limit. And everyone's limits are different.