Levels of Giftedness
|
Level |
IQ Range |
Prevalence |
|
Mildly (or basically) Gifted |
115 - 129 |
1:6 - 1:44 |
|
Moderately Gifted |
130 - 144 |
1:44 - 1:1,000 |
|
Highly Gifted |
145 - 159 |
1:1,000 - 1:10,000 |
|
Exceptionally Gifted |
160 - 179 |
1:10,000 - 1:1 million |
|
Profoundly Gifted |
180+ |
Fewer than 1:1 million |
Giftedness is found at several levels. The further a person's Intelligence Quotient is from the norm of 100 IQ, the more complexities that person has. Issues are similar to those of a student with an IQ much lower than the 'average' person. It is difficult to fit into the expectations and lifestyle of 'average' folks when the IQ becomes extreme. More great information can be found at Hoagies Gifted.
The 'Bell Curve'
Read about the 'bell-shaped' curve at Hoagies Gifted. People who perform at 95% percentile or above in Cognitive Ability, Academic Ability, Creative Thinking Ability or Visual and Performing Arts ability are defined as Gifted by the State of Ohio.