There has been much written about the hemispheres of our brain and the way they define our thinking style. Our left brain is the computer, calculator, calendar and clock part of us. While we use both sides of our brains for almost every task we do, each side of our brain has its area of specialty, which in turn influences the way we think. For children, brain dominance has a profound impact on school success. Understanding your child’s thinking style can help you be sure they are receiving the kind of instruction they need.

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Left-brain dominance, also known as being auditory-sequential, tends to create linear thinkers that approach the world in a “one right answer” kind of way. Children that are auditory-sequential thinkers tend to be successful at school, because their thinking style aligns with traditional teaching methods.

These students are logical, think in a progression of steps and learn best through drill and repetition. They tend to be more organized, manage time well and are comfortable with multiple-choice, true false kinds of tests.