Identifying gifted children remains a challenge: although estimates suggest that up to 10% may have this learning ability, formal identification figures rarely exceed 2%. This unmet need has consequences: demotivation, poor academic performance, and a higher risk of early school leaving. Addressing this challenge requires specific tools and knowledge. This is where initiatives like our recent European project, Your […] … learn more→
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Five digital tools to detect and enrich the teaching of gifted children
From IQ tests and sperm banks to The Queen’s Gambit: a history of gifted children
In Netflix hit The Queen’s Gambit, we see young orphan Beth Harmon discover her talent for competitive chess. During a game played in the orphanage basement, Harmon’s chess tutor, the janitor, tells the nine-year-old: “To tell you the truth of it, child, you’re astounding” – contrasting her youth and naivety to her seemingly inherent gift. […] … learn more→