I didn't realize there was an exam for giftedness.
Possibly you may be conflating two different concepts?
Criteria for identification as gifted (having
advanced academic/intellectual needs which are not typical for one's chronological age and/or grade level) would include some combination of
IQ tests[/i][/b] and/or [b][i]aptitude tests[/i][/b] and/or [b][i]achievement tests[/i][/b].
Meanwhile the article is speaking of students NOT passing [b][i]state proficiency exams. The score or threshold for being "proficient" is far lower than for being "gifted." Not being proficient is typically equated with not performing at grade level... specifically performing
below grade level.
