Gifted Student Myths

Question 1

"Gifted Students Don’t Need Help; They’ll Do Fine on Their Own."

Accepted Answer

True

Question 2

A child cannot be gifted if they have a disability

Accepted Answer

False

Question 3

Gifted Education Requires an Abundance of Resources

Accepted Answer

False

Question 4

A student can only be gifted if they receive good grades in every subject

Accepted Answer

False

Question 5

Gifted Students Make Everyone Else in the Class Smarter by Providing a Role Model or a Challenge.

Accepted Answer

False

Question 6

Acceleration Placement Options are Socially Harmful for Gifted Students.

Accepted Answer

False

Question 7

AP courses are the same as a gifted program

Accepted Answer

False

Question 8

All Children are Gifted

Accepted Answer

False

Question 9

Gifted Students are Happy, Popular, and Well Adjusted in School.

Accepted Answer

False

Question 10

Teachers Challenge All Students, So Gifted Kids Will Be Fine in the Regular Classroom."

Accepted Answer

False

Question 11

What is the least accurate indicator of a gifted student?

Accepted Answer

Standardized Test Scores

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