OBJECTS. Consider the following phrases: “His ARTWORK is exceptional” and “She is exceptionally bright.” In this case, the term “exceptional” refers to students who learn and develop differently from most others or students who have exceptional learning styles, exceptional talents, or exceptional behaviors.Exceptional students are those who FALL outside (above or below) of the normal range of development.The exceptional learner differs in some way from the average.In very simple terms, an exceptional student might have problems or special talents in thinking, SEEING, HEARING, speaking, socializing, or moving. More often than not, s/he has a combination of special abilities or disabilities.Hence, A student is 'Exceptional' when his performance is significantly above or below the average student.