Not all gifted students are "successful." In fact, many fit into different profiles:
A child might have the mathematical reasoning of an adult but the emotional maturity of a younger child, causing internal conflict. The Gifted
Gifted learners feel, think, and react with immense intensity. Not all gifted students are "successful
Beyond the Label: Understanding the Complexities of Gifted Learners causing internal conflict. Gifted learners feel
Giftedness is frequently misunderstood as merely high academic performance. However, contemporary research suggests that giftedness is a complex, asynchronous development that impacts a child's cognitive, emotional, and social functioning. This paper explores the defining characteristics of gifted students, the "gifted mask" (profiles of gifted students), the necessity for differentiated education, and the emotional challenges faced by these individuals, including the danger of underachievement. I. Defining the Gifted Learner
