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Created the 3 ring Conception of Giftedness using the

Giftedness is the top 10% of Natural Ability with 4 traits of Above Average Ability, Creativity, Task
Domains (Intellectual, Creative, Socioaffective, Commitment
Sensorimotor)

Talent is the top 10% in systematically developed skills in

7 fields (academics, arts, business, leisure, social action,
sports, technology)

Designed the Enrichment Triad Model which serves as a

guide for developing programs for the gifted and
talented

Developed a Differentiated of Giftedness and Identified 2 types of giftedness (Schoolhouse

Talent (DGMGT) giftedness & Creative-productive giftedness)

Theorists
Designed the Triarchic Theory which is a balance
between Analytical, Creative, Practical that helps Suggested Theory of Multiple Intelligences
individuals achieve success

Defines success as not school success alone but Began as 7 and extended to 8 types of Multiple Intelligences (Verbal
life success Linguistic, Logical-Mathematical, Spatial, Bodily-Kinesthetic, Musical,
Interpersonal, Intrapersonal and Naturalistic

George Betts
Believes schools must rethink teaching strategies and
assessments to meet learning needs of all children

Teachers should focus on varied teaching styles and

assessment methods, cultural backgrounds of students
and think of intelligence broadly
Profiles of the Gifted ad Talented-6 Profiles of
Characteristics of Gifted
6 Profiles defined: Type 1-The Successful, Type II Divergently
Gifted/The Creative, Type III The Underground, Type IV The Drop
Out/The At-Risk, Type V The Double Labeled/Twice-Multi Exceptional,
Type VI Autonomous Learner

Detailed Matrix listing characteristics for each type in areas of

Feelings/Attitudes, Behavior, Needs, Adult/Peer
Perceptions/Identification, Home Support, School Support