ABSTRACT
At a recent meeting with Jeff’s mom and several of his teachers, I was amazed that the majority of the people sitting around the conference table were discussing the legitimacy of this boy’s giftedness. At 14 years old, Jeff already had quite a school history, which, truth be told, fizzled more than it sparkled. With an IQ of 145, but grades of D’s and F’s, Jeff was a walking frustration to most adults. The teachers’ conversation went something like this:
“You know, if Jeff was really gifted, he’d show it once in a while.”
“Yes, and his homework is never done …”
“… And let’s not even talk about his organizational skills! You know, the ones he doesn’t have?”
