In this article, we discuss the theory of successful intelligence as a basis for identifying gifted children, teaching such children, and assessing their achievement. First, we briefly review the theory of successful intelligence. Then, we describe how to teach and assess for successful intelligence. Next, we discuss and answer potential objections to teaching for successful intelligence. Then, we present some data based on teaching for successful intelligence. Finally, we draw some conclusions.
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