Wren,
I agree with you that if we has 'standard' definitions for MG, HG, and PG it would be easier to communicate. I've been directed to contact Del Siegle, Ph.D to call for a conference to do just this. I'm working on it and I encourage every person here to do so a well.
Short Biography: Del Siegle, Ph.D., is an associate professor and teaching fellow in the Neag School of Education at the University of Connecticut, where he teaches graduate courses in gifted education, creativity, and research design. He is president-elect of the National Association of Gifted Children and also serves on the board of directors of The Association for the Gifted (CEC-TAG).
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Wren, every group defines their LOG differently, and this is primarily because of the limitations on IQ test (except SB-LM, which isn't considered 'modern')
so it becomes very difficult for you and I to have a meaningful conversation if your Idea of PG excludes everyone who isn't in graduate school by age 12, and my idea includes Ruf Level III kids. Wow - what a gulf!
I think we both agree that the labels themselves don't matter so much as being able to communicate.
Smiles,
Grinity
