Superior Cognitive Ability: A score two standard deviations above the mean, minus the standard error of measurement, on an approved individual or group standardized cognitive abilities test
Specific Academic Ability (reading/writing, math, social studies, science): Performance at or above the 95th percentile at the national level on an approved individual or group standardized achievement test in the academic area
Creative Thinking Ability: A score one standard deviation above the mean, minus the standard error of measurement, on an approved individual or group standardized cognitive abilities test and sufficient performance, as established by the Department of Education, on an approved checklist of creative behaviors
Visual and Performing Arts Ability: Sufficient performance, as established by the Department of Education, on an approved checklist of behaviors related to a specific arts area and demonstration through a display of work, an audition, or other performance or exhibition, superior ability in a visual or performing arts area