CAP

Are you more creative, analytical, or practical?  This is the question that students in grades 2-5 explored over the past few weeks.  Using the work of Robert Sternberg as our foundation, students were introduced to his Theory of Triarchic Intelligence.  To assist students in remembering these components, the mnemonic device CAP has been used.

The theory, proposed by psychologist Robert J. Sternberg, contends that there are three types of intelligence: practical (the ability to get along in different contexts), creative (the ability to come up with new ideas), and analytical (the ability to evaluate information and solve problems). 

This theory aligns with building student agency and advocacy as students are provided with multiple choices to display their learning. 

For grades 2-3, the gifted benchmarks addressed were-

·         Gifted students will identify their own style of learning.

For grades 2-3, the gifted benchmarks addressed were-

·         Gifted students will apply knowledge of self to product selection.