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Gifted children have different benchmarks

When Classes 9 and 10 enacted The Merchant of Venice, Tarun received a standing ovation. His authentic and nuanced portrayal of Shylock stunned the audience, who believed the kid was indeed gifted. But a week later, Tarun’s academic report told a different story. The boy had failed in three subjects, including English literature. “Why can’t you put the same effort into exams as you put into acting?” asked his puzzled teacher as she handed him the report card.

06 April 2022, 10:38 IST

Gifted children have different benchmarks

Gifted children have different benchmarks

Gifted children have different benchmarks

06 April 2022, 10:38 IST