Definition One
Gifted behavior consists of
behaviors that reflect an interaction among three basic
clusters of human traits above average ability, high levels
of task commitment, and high levels of creativity. Students
demonstrating gifted behaviors are those possessing or
capable of developing this composite set of traits and
applying them to any potentially valuable area of human
performance. (Adapted from Joseph Renzulli's definition.)
Definition Two
Highly able students are
those who have been talent spotted as having outstanding
abilities in the area of general intellectual capabilities,
specific academic aptitudes, or the creative, visual, or
performing arts. (Annotated Code of Maryland, 8.201.202.)
