So I'm doing a research project on the benefits of using chess as an educational tool. A lot of research has been done on this matter, and the results are striking in that the majority of schools don't have a scholastic chess program. I'm hoping to put together a proposal for my local school district in hopes of persuading them to begin a scholastic chess club. Most of my research involves studies done, but I want to ask chess players questions. This is where you, hopefully, come in. I have a questionnaire I'm hoping some of you will answer. For the most part the answers are straightforward, the big questions come when answering about thought processes. Please write as much as you like, I will read it, and the more detail the better. If you have any questions/comments, feel free to email me at jcruz@cocc.edu. Without further ado, here are the questions.
Age:
Rating:
How were you introduced into chess?
How long have you played chess?
Why do you play chess?
Describe your thinking process/es when problem solving (i.e. what is your method?)
Describe your thinking process/es when playing chess (i.e. Explain the process by which you choose a particular move).
How do you think your chess experience influences your problem solving ability?
Is this a positive influence?
Is this a negative influence?
Anything you want to add (e.g. additional benefits, anecdotes, etc)?
No worries, but, before you just shoot me down, the study of chess has been shown to improve reading and math scores on standardized tests. Also, the word intelligence is defined as: The ability to learn, reason, and problem solve. Maybe I shouldn't equate smart and intelligent, but I'm not one to argue semantics. However, by that definition, I think chess can make you more intelligent.
I know bums in the park who have played chess for years....
They can play well....but everything else they sputter out of their mouths is garbage.
Chess is Chess.
To get better at Math, you do Math.
To get better at Chess, you play Chess.
If this whole thing about Chess making you smarter was true...
Don't you think people would have discovered that by now and implemented into our school programs?
Chess is just Chess, nothing more.
You're the type who thinks Chess is art I bet.
Originally posted by MensoLooking at your profile, in a few days you will have been a member of RHP four years and your last move was 671 days past.
No worries, but, before you just shoot me down, the study of chess has been shown to improve reading and math scores on standardized tests. Also, the word intelligence is defined as: The ability to learn, reason, and problem solve. Maybe I shouldn't equate smart and intelligent, but I'm not one to argue semantics. However, by that definition, I think chess can make you more intelligent.
Judging by this record, obviously one may assume you feel your intelligent factor is quite high enough with no further improvement needed.
Originally posted by MensoConsider simply, exhibit a:
So I'm doing a research project on the benefits of using chess as an educational tool. A lot of research has been done on this matter, and the results are striking in that the majority of schools don't have a scholastic chess program. I'm hoping to put together a proposal for my local school district in hopes of persuading them to begin a scholastic chess club ...[text shortened]... ative influence?
Anything you want to add (e.g. additional benefits, anecdotes, etc)?
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