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| Elementary Secondary Education | 1 |
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| Renzulli, Joseph S. | 1 |
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Renzulli, Joseph S. – Phi Delta Kappan, 1978
After reviewing old definitions of giftedness and research dealing with characteristics of the gifted, the author presents a definition that focuses on three clusters of traits--above average general ability, high level of task commitment, and high level of creativity. (IRT)
Descriptors: Ability Identification, Definitions, Elementary Secondary Education, Exceptional Child Research
