Question

Do you think valedictorians are more often left or right brain? Why? I hypothesized left brain, because I think logical skills are viewed over creative ones in the school system, but I wanted a second opinion. Most classes are based overall on logic, not creativity.

Answer 1

I agree with you.

Answer 2

EXcept.... it takes a lot of creativity to invent, to find a new way of doing surgery, to develop a new computor. Creativity isn't confined to the arts. Being able to "think outside the box", is the hallmark of most really outstanding students, I believe.

Answer 3

Quite often, logical skills allow one to set priorities, budget time, pay attention in class, and not to procrastinate on homework or study. These skills are teacher pleaser skills, and reflect in grades. Valedictorians are chosen on grade point average.

Answer 4

I would agree with you, Ms. Sue and bobpursley. Most school systems do not emphasize creativity in their grading systems, which are used to determine who are the valedictorians.