The conflict in education between striving to allow exceptional students reach their highest potential versus focusing resources on giving all students equal opportunities.
The degree to which society ignores the needs of gifted children.
The crisis of gifted students under-achieving their potential.
Thinking at a higher level. Thinking about the process of thinking.
As assessment measuring abilities that are widely viewed as signs of intelligence, or an individual’s potential regardless of previous learning.
Are students who perform to a high degree in certain areas, including academics, leadership, writing, creative endeavors, etc. Gifted students also must demonstrate the need for special programs and services that will help them pursue their interest in their area or areas of giftedness. When selecting students to receive special
Defined variously as an IQ test score over 130, and/or a high level of natural ability, motivation, and creativity in a given field or area of study. It can refer to a combination of these elements.
The Program for International Student Assessment (PISA) evaluates 15-year-old students from countries that belong to the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development. The skills assessed include reading, science, and mathematics. Some observers believe that a more active role of the federal government in the nation’s educational system will result in
A term used to describe children who have exceptional talents in some academic areas and challenges in others. In some instances, a twice-exceptional student could theoretically qualify for both gifted and special education simultaneously.