Myths Of Gifted Students

Our posts have some similar information about the myths of the gifted student. We both discuss the myth that gifted children are bored at higher rates and they become frustrated with failure. The difference between our posts is that I go on to discuss the truth behind the myths. For example, Bain, Bliss, Choate, and Brown (2007) discuss the lack of evidence around gifted students’ need for perfectionism. In fact, studies show that gifted students’ enthusiasm levels decline in the absence of appropriately matched challenges. Essentially, gifted students would not get bored if they are they are challenged with work that addresses areas where they can learn and grow. The second myth, which states that gifted students can become frustrated when