
Understanding the Genius of Susan Polgar

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Mathematics, Education, Science, Journalism
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7th - 12th Grade
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Aiden Montgomery
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10 questions
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the main theory behind Susan Polgar's success as a chess player?
She learned chess from a famous Grandmaster.
She was born with a natural talent for chess.
Her genius was created through specialized training.
Her success is due to her competitive nature.
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CCSS.RI. 9-10.2
CCSS.RI.7.2
CCSS.RI.8.2
CCSS.RL.11-12.2
CCSS.RL.8.2
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What was Susan Polgar's father's belief about genius?
Genius is an innate trait.
Genius is a result of attending prestigious schools.
Genius can be developed through hard work and a supportive environment.
Genius is only possible in artistic fields.
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CCSS.RI.7.2
CCSS.RI.8.2
CCSS.RL.11-12.2
CCSS.RL.7.2
CCSS.RL.9-10.2
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What was the outcome of Susan Polgar's childhood training?
She became a world-renowned musician.
She excelled in multiple academic fields.
She became the first female chess Grandmaster.
She pursued a career in psychology.
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CCSS.RI. 9-10.2
CCSS.RI.11-12.2
CCSS.RI.8.2
CCSS.RL.7.2
CCSS.RL.9-10.2
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How did Susan Polgar's father plan to train her initially?
In music.
In mathematics.
In science.
In literature.
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CCSS.RI. 9-10.2
CCSS.RL.11-12.2
CCSS.RL.7.2
CCSS.RL.8.2
CCSS.RL.9-10.2
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How did Susan Polgar's training challenge gender stereotypes in chess?
By demonstrating that women can only succeed in chess with male guidance.
By showing that women have better spatial awareness than men.
By proving that women can excel in chess through intuition.
By indicating that women are naturally better at chess than men.
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CCSS.RI. 9-10.2
CCSS.RI.8.2
CCSS.RL.11-12.2
CCSS.RL.7.2
CCSS.RL.9-10.2
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What did Susan Polgar's success demonstrate about gender differences in chess?
Women need different training methods than men.
Men will always dominate chess due to spatial skills.
Gender differences in the brain are not significant in chess success.
Women are naturally better at chess than men.
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What technique does Susan Polgar use to manage complex chess information?
Relying on her opponent's mistakes.
Memorizing every possible move.
Chunking information into manageable parts.
Using a computer to calculate moves.
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