• To support mastery of core areas of learning at a pace, complexity, abstractness, and depth appropriate for gifted learners

• To develop understanding of concepts, themes, and issues which are fundamental to the disciplines as well as society and to develop an appreciation for interelationships among the disciplines

• To develop inquiry skills at a level of complexity, abstractness, and depth appropriate for gifted learners

• To develop the skills of critical thinking, problem solving, and decision-making at a level of complexity, abstractness, and depth appropriate for gifted learners

• To develop a proficiency in communicating abstract and complex ideas, relationships, and issues.

South Carolina Gifted and Talented Best Practices Manual