a riddle to them. Deep inside they don’t trust all the positions and interpretations because in their view, only one is correct. They will listen quietly, not
complaining, and likely not reveal their discomfort with the open ended and exploratory class discussion.
They are likely to write clearly, with organization
and free of flowery prose. They do well with book reports gathering factual information that would support a position. They could submit well written
papers and call on their previous knowledge of grammar and English structure that they learned and enjoyed via drills in earlier school years. ISTJs want to reach the learning objectives set by the teacher and if they don’t get this in class they will sort it out later by themselves.
Math: They are able to grasp the theory and concepts in advanced math by building up their math knowledge sequentially over the years. Math takes advantage of their logic-based approach and so they can solve complex problems especially if the teacher is clear about the foundational steps. They will pay attention to formulas presented on the board with intense concentration especially if there are graphs, tables and illustrations involved. They will accurately pinpoint errors that they identify. On math quizzes and tests there
will be no small careless mistakes. When they are solving equations they will remember to use the right laws of properties and numbers.
History: They will be accurate on dates and facts with reports they turn in on time. If the history teacher assigns a wide-ranging topic that is not broken down into a clear outline, they will not like it. They will like the class if the teacher offers the material in an organized fashion and sequentially leads to the big picture. The ISTJs make for very good students, carefully observing and following the teacher’s directions. They don’t want to call attention to themselves so they appreciate the teacher who acknowledges their due diligence
quietly. They are keen observers of what is. Their excellent memory is like the hard drive in a computer. Group work is not their favorite way to learn because ISTJs will step in and finish what others did not complete. As a result of doing this heavy lifting, they become aggravated. When it comes to answering questions in class, they will be thoughtful with a planned answer.
Sometimes the conversation will have moved on to another point and they will not volunteer that thought they were preparing. The teacher will often come to know this student’s mastery of the subject through their written work.
Science: Biology, chemistry, or environmental sciences are enjoyable because they allow for logic and reasoning to arrive at a definite conclusion. These sciences move toward the big picture typically after introducing facts and information followed by a building block sequence. ISTJ likes this approach.
Hands on lab work will provide them an opportunity to demonstrate their competency and awareness of safety issues. They will not blow up the lab. Through their senses, they are very grounded in the lab assignment. Occasionally, they will volunteer to do a demonstration, taking responsibility for carrying the experiment to the end and making sure it gets done. They won’t forget to come back to the lab to shake up the vial or check up on the growth.
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