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[quote=Anonymous]The problem comes with the definition of gifted. MCPS basically considers any kid who performs above grade level in math and reading to be gifted. MoCO being what it is, a very large number of kids fit this description. I think I have read 40%. [/b]So if you ahve 40% of kids performing above grade level, but you aim your curriculum at getting kids to perform at grade level, 40% of kdis are not getting the challenge they need, and their parents are frustrated. There are lots of parents who want their children to be challenged ins chool, but people get defensive and irritated about that because of the use of the word "gifted." maybe they should just call it challenge or enrichment or acceleration, and people's panties wouldn't get twisted.[/quote]

To me, "above grade level in reading and math" means "above average, not "gifted."  This sounds very Lake Wobegon to me.  I think there's a difference between "above average" and "gifted."  When I was growing up, the definition of GT was very different.  But I didn't grow up here, so maybe that's why.[/quote]

So true.  It seems like the forum has a few people wanting to hang on to the belief of above grade in reading and math means gifted.[/quote]

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