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Aspiring artist or mini mathematician?
Research shows that a child's tendency to be either more analytical or more creative is influenced by which side of his brain is utilised more in terms of processing information, problem-solving and thinking in general. A 'left-brained' child, for example, will usually lean more towards detailed, logical, complex thought processes. His 'right-brained' peer is more likely to see the bigger picture and also to be more socially-orientated, with more developed language skills.

'Youngsters who are helped to be flexible and, quite literally, open-minded, and develop "left" and "right" thinking styles will have an advantage,' says chartered psychologist Kairen Cullen, former Chair of the Division of Education and Child Psychology at the British Psychological Society. 'In addition, if you can help them to understand their own unique learning profile, they will be in an even better position to develop to their full potential throughout life.'

So does your child lean towards artistic or scientific creativity? Take our quiz to find out. Choose the answer that fits most closely to your child. Remember there are no right or wrong answers.

 

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1. You give your child a new jigsaw. What is his immediate reaction?
  He starts trying to fit the pieces together randomly
  He sorts out the straight edges and corners and gets to work
  He's more interested in the picture on the box
 
2. When playing a board game with friends, does your child:
  Bend the rules, create her own and even indulge in a little cheating?
  Go along with whatever her friends want to do?
  Explain the rules and expect fellow players to stick to them?
 
3. Which would your child choose for himself as a treat?
  A construction toy
  A new storybook or video
  He's just as happy with either
 
4. Which type of book would your child prefer to read?
  It depends on her mood at the time
  A book of rhyming verse
  A collection of nonsense poems
 
5. You encourage your child to help you prepare his tea. Would he rather:
  Invent his own pizza?
  Let you choose what to cook?
  Follow a simple recipe?
 
6. You hire a magician for your child's party. Does she:
  Ask how the tricks work and look for hidden props?
  Volunteer to assist with the tricks?
  Gaze in fascination, happy to believe in magic?
 
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