Can we be smarter?Fluid intelligence (Fg) is the ability to reason and solve new problems independently based on knowledge previously acquired. Gf is important for a wide range of cognitive tasks and is considered one of the most important factors in learning. There is a long history of research showing improvement in Gf if trained. Additionally, research has shown that intelligence gain depends on the amount of training: the more training, the more Gf increases. Thus, according to some studies, it would be possible to improve fluid intelligence. However, other scientists insist that it is extremely difficult for people to move beyond a certain level of reasoning and improve their intellectual functioning. This goes along with the idea of ​​fluid intelligence as a trait with a strong inherited factor that resists training. The purpose of this article is to provide a brief overview of studies that have shown improvement in intelligence following intervention. The reviewed studies are divided into several groups: studies that used approaches focused on working memory (WM) training, and studies that involved other approaches, as well as research that goes to the against increasing intelligence.IntroductionThe definition of intelligence has been a major source of debate. There seem to be as many definitions of intelligence as there are people asked to define the concept. One possible definition is that “general intelligence is actually a conglomeration of about 100 abilities working together in various ways in different people to bring out different intelligences” (Plucker 2007). This theory of general intelligence was originally identified by Raymond Cattell and in the end...... middle of article...... Jaeggi, Martin Buschkuehl, John Jonides and Walter J. Perrig on March 18, 2008 (received for review on February 7, 2008)SWISS MEDWK LY 201 0 Improving Intelligence: A Review of the Literature MartinBuschkuehl, Susanne M. Jaeggi University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, United Stateshttp://www. sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1747938X06000285#sec3.6Working memory, fluid intelligence, and science learningKun Yuan, Jeffrey Steedle, Richard Shavelson, Alicia Alonzo1, Marily OppezzoSchool of Education, Stanford University, 485 Lasuen Mall, Stanford, CA 94305 , United StatesReceived January 16, 2006; revised August 24, 2006; Accepted August 28, 2006. Available online October 2, 2006. Educational Research Review Volume 1, Number 2, 2006, Pages 83-98Using Mathematics to Improve Fluid Intelligence Vali Siada MARCH 2011 VOLUME 58, NUMBER 3 http://www.ams .org/avis/201103/rtx110300432p.pdf