Myth or Reality

Gifted/Talented children can get a good education on their own.

• Myth

• Reality

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

• Myth

• Reality

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

• Myth

• Reality

The more intelligent child is also the more creative one.

• Myth

• Reality

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

• Myth

• Reality

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

• Myth

• Reality

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

• Myth

• Reality

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

• Myth

• Reality

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

• Myth

• Reality

Acceleration of content causes social / emotional harm.

• Myth

• Reality