A multi-category concept
The gifted and talented represent a wide range of students with many different abilities. For example, some students may have exceptional abilities in science or technology, some in art or poetry, and others in social leadership.
It is now accepted that the gifted and talented are not simply those with high intelligence.
The range of special abilities that relate to the concept of giftedness and talent has become quite broad over the years. It now includes:
- general intellectual abilities
- academic aptitude
- creative abilities
- leadership ability
- physical abilities
- abilities in the visual and performing arts.