It'd be interesting to see who creates IQ tests (men?) and maybe there are different "gifts" more associated with women that aren't measured. Intuition for one--we all know the cliche is true and important. Social skills. Knowing what people want to hear and being able to say that. There's been a bias against ESL kids, cultural biases, probably also sex bias.
I know a lot of girls are identified gifted here, but not a lot highly gifted. Behavior is frequently the red flag, and only once in our program has a girl had a behavior issue (this year). Very interesting.
I remember taking IQ test and I'm certain I didn't answer things quickly or with great resolve...more tentatively. My boys seem to have such conviction about everything, which clearly must help on timed tests.
