Developed by Robert Sternberg. The theory that posits a broader context for intelligence, including sociocultural context, an individual’s ability to react to changes in their environment, and the recognition of strengths and weaknesses.

A process for measuring intelligence by calculating the time required to process information. This process was developed by Arthur Jensen.

The broadest measure of intelligence, tested by the IQ test.

The tenant that intelligence grows in children as they age and that at any point, a child might be at the appropriate stage of intelligence for their age, below or ahead.

Creating student groups based on abilities to allow their education to be focused on a certain “track” over time rather than for short-term assignments.

The conflict in education between striving to allow exceptional students reach their highest potential versus focusing resources on giving all students equal opportunities.

The degree to which society ignores the needs of gifted children.

The crisis of gifted students under-achieving their potential.

A theory of learning developed by Vygotsky which state that children learn when they undertake difficult tasks beyond their capabilities and receive assistance to complete them successfully.

The ability to visualize or think regarding pictures or images.