Assessment of Intellectual and Creative Potential: Challenges for Identifying Brazilian Gifted Children

Solange Muglia Wechsler, Angela Mágda Rodrigues Virgolim, Karina Inês Paludo, Sandreliza Pereira Mota, Postgraduate Psychology Program, School of Life Sciences, Pontifical Catholic University of Campinas, São Paulo, Virgolim Institute for High Abilities and Giftedness, Talents Children, s Institute, Center for High Abilities, São Luís

Gifted Education International

Published online on September 22, 2025

Abstract

Gifted Education International, Ahead of Print.
Identifying gifted children for placement in special educational programs is challenging for Brazilian teachers, as they are unprepared or insecure to make nominations. Therefore, this study aims to verify if the Battery of Intelligence and Creativity (...