I wouldn't call it partially gifted, but rather verbally gifted, etc. It actually is common to have academic strengths and relative weaknesses. DD8 is very strong on the verbal side (reading/writing) and artistically, but clearly not gifted in math. However, she is bright enough and elementary math is basic enough that she has no problems aceing 4th grade math in her 3rd grade GT class. The difference between her and her siblings is that she actually has to be taught and benefits from modeling by the teacher and practice.
