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@article{195455,
        author = {Faiz Iqubal and Dr. Md Musa Ali and Ejaz Ahmad},
        title = {Mathematics for All Minds: Pedagogical Relevance of Gardner’s Multiple Intelligences Theory in Teaching and Learning of Mathematics},
        journal = {International Journal of Innovative Research in Technology},
        year = {2026},
        volume = {12},
        number = {11},
        pages = {166-172},
        issn = {2349-6002},
        url = {https://ijirt.org/article?manuscript=195455},
        abstract = {Mathematics is abstract in nature and often associated with logical and numerical ability as well as the intelligence of learners. A certain level of intelligence is necessary for a learner to learn mathematics appropriately and smartly, which can limit the opportunities for the many learners to learn mathematics, especially those who may excel in other intelligences as outlined in Gardner's multiple intelligences theory. The multiple intelligences theory of Gardner -1983 indicated that it was not only an intelligence theory; rather, it was a philosophy about the ways learners learn. The theory offers a broader understanding of human capabilities by recognising diverse forms of intelligence such as linguistic, spatial, bodily-kinaesthetic, interpersonal, and intrapersonal abilities, as well as naturalistic and existential. The multiple intelligences theory not only helps teachers in teaching mathematics but also helps in managing the mathematics classroom. The present paper presents the relevance of Gardner’s Multiple Intelligence theory in particular as a guide to teaching and learning mathematics.},
        keywords = {Mathematics education, Gardner’s multiple intelligence theory, Mathematics teaching and learning, Learners’ diversity},
        month = {April},
        }