Underachieving gifted eligible students should be excluded from gifted programming if the service is a pull-out program.

The statement is false because underachieving gifted eligible students can greatly benefit from gifted programming, even within a pull-out model. Excluding these students overlooks the purpose of such programs, which is to provide enrichment and support tailored to their needs. Pull-out programs can offer an opportunity for these students to engage in challenging material and receive encouragement in a different environment, which may help address the reasons for their underachievement.

Additionally, gifted education programs commonly focus on fostering potential and addressing the unique socio-emotional needs of gifted students, including those who are underperforming. By allowing underachievers to participate in gifted programming, educators can work to understand the underlying issues contributing to their underachievement, providing necessary interventions and support to help them thrive academically and socially.