Michael, You are right about there now being nine types. Dr. Howard Gardner and his staff expanded the categories as a result of their research. In my research where I developed and assessment called "Talent Key" where the three dominant intelligences are identified for learners. I and my research team are currently working on assessment questions that will incorporate the other two intelligence areas. Will take a about 18 more months before we have it validated. I am big fan of sharing with my students the saying "it isn't how smart you are but how you are smart". I think this reflects what students are saying when they raise the issue of book smarts. They need to see how they are smart in their own right and how they can make application of the intelligences they are strong in. Gary Gary Meers, Ed.D.