Intellectual+Development

Intellectual Development
13 year olds
 * more capable of abstract thinking
 * unwilling to take risks on tough intellectual tasks
 * like to challenge intellectual as well as social authority
 * likes and dislikes become more pronounced (ex may love math and hate English)
 * enjoy reading and writing about subjects that interest them; tend to dislike grammar and spelling

14 year olds
 * more willing to admit an error and try something a second or third time
 * respond well to academic variety and challenge
 * learn well in small discussion groups or cooperative learning groups
 * intrigued by research and putting together research reports in the proper format
 * enjoy talking about current events
 * like to copy adults behavior, actions, and power over other kids.