Most school districts consider children who__________to be gifted.
Correct answer: B. score in the upper 2%-3% of the IQ distribution
- A. have IQ scores above 115
- B. score in the upper 2%-3% of the IQ distribution
- C. have parents in professional careers
- D. demonstrate high levels of leadership and creativity
Explanation
Giftedness is commonly identified through exceptionally high ability, often defined as scoring in roughly the upper 2% to 3% of the IQ distribution. An IQ cutoff of 115 is too low for this traditional definition.
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