All children are gifted. (Based on the state's definition of giftedness.)

The intellectually gifted/talented differ as much from the average as do the intellectually disabled.

The more intelligent child is also the more creative one.

A high IQ score is a good predictor of real-world accomplishment.

An individual's IQ score is the same throughout his or her lifetime.

A high IQ score is a good predictor of academic success.

Gifted/Talented individuals from racial and ethnic minorities and of low socioeconomic status are less likely to be identified.

Beginning with puberty, gifted/talented girls are more likely to be underachievers than gifted/talented boys.

Acceleration of content causes social / emotional harm.

Gifted/Talented students should be encouraged to direct their own learning.

There is a special curriculum for gifted/talented students.

Gifted/Talented education should strive for independence from the regular classroom.

Parents must be advocates if programs for their gifted/talented children are to continue.