Jul 1, 2019
10 min read
The Toxic Consequences of Gifted Programs
How the gifted/average divide affects both sides
Students in Ontario have to complete a set of standardized tests known as the EQAO. There are 4 such tests in grades 3, 6, 9, and 10 (the Literacy Test). Students with a score above the pre-determined cut-off are then considered for gifted, or enhanced, status. This can mean any number of things, but often it…
