What does it mean to be gifted?
Giftedness, intelligence, and talent are fluid concepts and may look different in different contexts and cultures; as a result there is no universally accepted definition of "gifted". The National Association for Gifted Children defines a gifted person as someone who demonstrates outstanding levels of potential or performance in one or more domains. The state of Colorado defines a gifted student as a student whose "aptitude or competence in abilities, talents, and potential for accomplishment in one or more domains are so exceptional or developmentally advanced that they require special provisions to meet their educational programming needs".
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