Centre for Students with Disabilities div. Some Characteristics of Giftedness Possible Instructional Approaches Some Popular Myths 1. Because gifted students are gifted, they can accommodate their own needs.
Gifted students are frequently emotionally unstable.
People who are gifted are usually in good mental health and tend to have fewer emotional problems than the norm. Scores above a certain level on IQ tests indicate giftedness. It is worth noting that strong task commitment may not become evident until the student is identified and working in an environment that is stimulating. Truly gifted people are those who do everything well. Gifted people are clumsy, physically inept, and narrow in outlook.