Intelligence Theories beyond the IQ Test

The word "intelligent" is thrown around in everyday speech, but the actual concept is much mis-understood. In not so distant past, IQ Tests were utilized in developing a students future education. Classification of students according to their potential (their IQ) has shown to be inconsistent with their overall success in higher education and the workplace. These inconsistencies prompted much research into the term "intelligence". Three prominent theories that are considered by the growing field of education are summarized in Howard, Sternberg, & Perkins.