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Stage 1: Definitions, characteristics, identification

Stage 2: Programme development and evaluation

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Gifted and Talented Students: Meeting Their Needs in New Zealand Schools


Diagram 1: Renzulli's concept of giftedness – text version

  • Above average ability
  • Task creativity
  • Creativity

     are brought to bear on:

  • General performance areas – for example:
    • Maths
    • Social sciences
    • Languages
    • Music
  • Specific performance areas – for example:
    • Film making
    • Electronics
    • City planning
    • Sculpture

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