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Gifted Children: The Promise of Potential/The Problems of Potential

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Handbook of Psychosocial Characteristics of Exceptional Children

Part of the book series: Springer Series on Human Exceptionality ((SSHE))

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For a teacher of the gifted, it was a familiar problem. Matt’s regular classroom teacher was complaining, “He has such potential! If only he’d apply himself.” All the signs of his giftedness were there: scores in the 95th percentile and above on standardized tests of ability and achievement, behavioral indicators such as advanced conceptualization, intense intellectual curiosity, ability to generalize and see relations far beyond that of his age peers, heightened sensitivity. However, Matt was simply not doing well in school. “An underachiever, that’s what he is,” said the classroom teacher, shrugging her shoulders in frustration. “He only does classroom work when he’s interested in it, and then his work is either okay or, once in a while, even outstanding. The rest of the time he’s doing nothing, at least nothing that relates to what we’re doing in class.” Then there is Tricia. Tricia’s performance has remained outstanding throughout her elementary school years—top of her class, every teacher’s favorite, the “ideal” student, the epitome of giftedness. Tricia always does more than what anyone expects of her; every project, every paper, every exam is exemplary. She always has a smile on her face and always seems willing to tutor others or do whatever it takes to win the approval of everyone: her parents, her teachers, her friends, everyone. Everyone comments on how well she is doing in school. Everyone wonders what she will be “when she grows up,” but no one really knows who she is now.

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