{"id":30955,"date":"2025-02-04T12:22:01","date_gmt":"2025-02-04T12:22:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/additioapp.com\/alumnado-con-altas-capacidades-errores-comunes-al-atenderlos-y-como-evitarlos\/"},"modified":"2025-02-04T12:50:40","modified_gmt":"2025-02-04T12:50:40","slug":"gifted-students-common-mistakes-in-supporting-them-and-how-to-avoid-them","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/additioapp.com\/en\/gifted-students-common-mistakes-in-supporting-them-and-how-to-avoid-them\/","title":{"rendered":"Gifted Students: Common Mistakes in Supporting Them (and How to Avoid Them)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

At the beginning of 2023, it was estimated that the number of gifted students in Spain exceeded 50,000 (source<\/a>), although specialists believe that more than 90% of cases go undiagnosed. While there is growing awareness of their presence in the classroom, identifying and correctly supporting gifted students remains a challenge in many educational institutions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In this post, we will analyze some of the most common mistakes when working with them and provide advice on how to avoid them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you find this topic interesting, we also encourage you to read about innovative educational methodologies such as Thinking-Based Learning (TBL)<\/a> or discovery learning.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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What Are Gifted Abilities and How Are They Identified?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Gifted students are not simply “children who get good grades” or “children who get bored in class because they know everything.” Generally speaking, gifted students are characterized by a high level of intellectual performance and specific skills in one or more areas. However, identifying these abilities is not always easy, and in many cases, they may go unnoticed or be mistaken for unmotivated students.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Moreover, it is often assumed that because they have a high intellectual performance, these students do not require individualized educational attention. However, they do need personalized support to prevent behavioral issues, lack of motivation, or difficulties adapting to the school environment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Currently, the identification of gifted students in Spain typically depends on psychopedagogical evaluations and teacher observations. Some of the intelligence assessments conducted include the Wechsler Scales, Kaufman Scales, and IGF, among others.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Artificial intelligence and tools like Additio App can be key allies in this process, helping to identify early indicators that suggest the need for a more in-depth evaluation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Below, we will outline some common mistakes made when identifying and working with gifted students and provide advice on how to avoid them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Mistake 1: Assuming They Don\u2019t Need Help Because \u201cThey Already Know Everything\u201d<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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One of the most common mistakes is assuming that gifted students can progress on their own without specific support or individualized attention. In reality, without appropriate support, these students may become demotivated and even show poor academic performance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How Can We Avoid This Mistake?<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

The solution lies in designing an individualized learning path once a gifted student is identified, addressing their specific educational needs and providing continuous guidance throughout their learning process.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

We understand that the lack of time and resources often makes it difficult to design personalized learning plans. For this reason, AI-powered tools can help create a tailored learning plan for gifted students within minutes, which teachers can then refine and adapt as needed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you use Additio App, there are several ways to document these adaptations and the individualized support provided to gifted students:<\/p>\n\n\n\n