Under the federal definition, which statement reflects gifted and talented students?

• A. They require no enrichment services.
• B. They show evidence of high achievement capability in areas such as intellectual, creative, artistic, or leadership capacity, and need services not ordinarily provided by the school.
• C. They are defined solely by test scores.
• D. They are only those who excel in arts.

Answer: (B)

Under federal terms, gifted and talented students are those who show evidence of high achievement capability in areas such as intellectual, creative, artistic, or leadership capacity, and who need services not ordinarily provided by the school to fully develop their abilities. This emphasizes both potential and the need for specialized, advanced instruction beyond what the usual program offers. Enrichment services are part of meeting that need, not optional. The other descriptions miss essential parts: relying solely on test scores, defining giftedness only by one domain like arts, or claiming no enrichment services are needed.