Cubing Research

[skeletonboy]

Hi guys,
I have a science experiment coming up for science jam, and I decided my topic/question would be "Does cubing increase your IQ or make you smarter in any way?"

I am currently researching online and I have found many sources. But I just wanted to know some other beneficial ways that a Rubiks cube can improve you on other than spatial awareness.

Thanks.

 

[aronpm]

By looking at some of the posters here, my answer would be a definite no.

not referring to you

 

[FlyingFingers]

I find:
Motar skills
Improved Memory
Reflexes
Thinking ahead

 

[AustinReed]

I find:
Motar skills

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I would say no. The cube is actually pretty easy to do.

 

[skeletonboy]

I think there is more to it than just "no". I've seen many websites saying it helps kids in education such as patience, problemsolving skills, logical reasoning (which is close to spatial awareness), and I also saw this:
"Algorithms are set to play an increasingly significant role in expanding the boundaries of computer engineering in the future, and Rubik's Cube can allow children to be familiar and interested in the practical applications of algorithms."

Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/1422535

 

[chrissyD]

I would say no. I have taught my 7 year old sister how to solve the cube and she is the stupidest person I know. When people ask how did I teach her something so complex i just say It's really not that hard. People take one look at the cube and assume it's hard but it really isn't.

 

[blackzabbathfan]

I would say it's improved my memory a little bit.

 

[skeletonboy]

I would say no. I have taught my 7 year old sister how to solve the cube and she is the stupidest person I know. When people ask how did I teach her something so complex i just say It's really not that hard. People take one look at the cube and assume it's hard but it really isn't.

Well you can't really tell that she is stupid. Has she took a spatial recognition test? Have you examined her in any evident manner?
Thanks anyway.

 

[insane569]

If you do BLD yea it'll improve memory. That's all i can think of.

 

[qqwref]

Putting effort into improving your mental abilities will generally make you more "intelligent", whatever it is you're practicing. But other than that, and fast recognition of colors/patterns, I don't think cubing helps at all.

 

[Kian]

a large majority of cubers have grown taller since first cubing. thusly, cubing = increased height.

 

[Robocopter87]

Besides memory, no. I taught a friend and he isn't exactly very smart. It really doesn't take that much effort.

Its reputation make people think its the most complex thing in the world. But it isn't.

 

[skeletonboy]

Putting effort into improving your mental abilities will generally make you more "intelligent", whatever it is you're practicing. But other than that, and fast recognition of colors/patterns, I don't think cubing helps at all.

?? Hypocritical much??

 

[qqwref]

I don't follow you. How so?

 

[yoruichi]

If you do BLD yea it'll improve memory. That's all i can think of.

I like bld, but cubing probably ain't helps much since alot of it is short term unless you do like 20 cubes or something.

 

[insane569]

I like bld, but cubing probably ain't helps much since alot of it is short term unless you do like 20 cubes or something.

True but take into the consideration algs that are memorized. Using full LL (78 for cfop) and being able to recall them in an instant.

 

[skeletonboy]

I don't follow you. How so?

Just thinking why you said fast recognition of patterns make the Rubik's cube useless?

 

[aronpm]

Just thinking why you said fast recognition of patterns make the Rubik's cube useless?

Recognizing colour patterns doesn't contribute to intelligence.

 

[Jaysammey777]

I think there is more to it than just "no". I've seen many websites saying it helps kids in education such as patience, problemsolving skills, logical reasoning (which is close to spatial awareness), and I also saw this:
"Algorithms are set to play an increasingly significant role in expanding the boundaries of computer engineering in the future, and Rubik's Cube can allow children to be familiar and interested in the practical applications of algorithms."

Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/1422535

If anything Rubik's cubes help me slack off in my classes

anyway, no They do not corrolate with each other. However, most people that say "Oh yyeah, I'm all smarts" will pick up cubing because it is implied to most people that only smart people can do this. and It's too hard.

Another point: I the olden days, (like 80-90) cubers had to figure everything out for themselves, Understanding the cube in general. This would make them more intellegent yes, but Today people who want to cube are hand given all the imformation to be fast. So all they do is reconize a pattern and match it to an algorithm.

Points: covered