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Smith, Ellen – 1984
The internationally accepted definition of gifted children includes a range of factors that contribute to giftedness, but makes no mention of the child's motivation, capacity for self-initiation, or ability to work independently. Using the current definition, schools and teachers remain bound to gifted identification based on academic achievement…
Descriptors: Acceleration (Education), Creative Development, Creativity Tests, Elementary Education
