Myths and Realities of Giftedness

According to Tracy L. Cross, a gifted person is..."(a) person who shows extraordinary ability for high levels of performance and if provided appropriate opportunities, demonstrates a development of talent that exceeds normal levels of performance." (https://youtu.be/IpuuT82oGTA)

Myth: All students are gifted

Reality: All students are special, but not all students are gifted.

Myth: Gifted students will be fine in the regular classroom.

Reality: Gifted students need more opportunities for maximizing their learning and performance.