So, I'm curious about anyone else's perception of this statement from our school district's GT FAQ page:
"Is there a test for giftedness?
There is no single test for giftedness. A �body of evidence� is used to determine a child�s potential. In this manner, no single test is the gatekeeper for gifted identification. Though, historically, IQ tests have been used in identifying gifted learners, because of the diversity of the students in our schools, a body of evidence is a much more equitable approach to identification."
Basically, without the achievement piece, a kid isn't going to be considered gifted regardless of IQ b/c the body of evidence requires achievement as one piece. This isn't new info in re to how they ID gifted, but if I'm honest, I'd have to say that I do think that there is a test for giftedness and it is an IQ test. I don't like their hedging which makes it sound like IQ isn't necessarily an indicator of giftedness and that it also isn't necessary to be gifted.
