Gifted, Talented & Creative Exceptionalities

What is the definition of a gifted child?

• A child with average abilities

• A child who demonstrates an advanced ability or potential in one or more areas compared to peers

• A child who struggles in all academic areas

• A child who excels only in physical activities

What is a "Twice-Exceptional" (2e) student?

• A student who excels in two academic subjects

• A student with both giftedness and a learning disability

• A student with disabilities in two areas

• A student who is talented in music and sports

Which of the following is a characteristic of creative giftedness?

• Excellent memory

• High sensitivity and intensity

• Convergent thinking

• Strong athletic abilities

What is the primary focus when teaching students with talented exceptionality?

• Providing a standard curriculum

• Focusing on their exceptional physical abilities

• Offering acceleration and enrichment opportunities

• Ignoring their special talents to focus on academics

What factors contribute to the development of creative giftedness according to Feldman

• Cognitive processes, social/emotional processes, family traits, education, characteristics of the domain and field, social/cultural contextual aspects, historical forces

• Only genetic factors

• Primarily environmental factors

• Only early education and training