Many parents wonder if their child is a high achiever or truly gifted. The following list (compiled by Janice Szabos) provides a wonderful guide to help you as you assess your child.
Some Things to Consider...
Some Things to Consider...
BRIGHT CHILD
Knows the answer. |
GIFTED LEARNER
Asks the questions.
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Is interested.
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Is highly curious.
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Is attentive.
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Is mentally and physically
involved.
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Has good ideas.
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Has wild and silly ideas.
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Works hard.
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Plays around, yet tests well.
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Answers the questions.
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Discusses in detail, elaborates.
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Top group.
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Beyond the group.
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Listens with interest.
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Shows strong feelings and
opinions.
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Learns with ease.
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Already knows.
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6-8 repetitions for mastery.
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1-2 repetitions for mastery.
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Understands ideas.
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Constructs abstractions.
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Enjoys peers.
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Prefers adults.
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Grasps the meaning.
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Draws inferences.
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Completes assignments.
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Initiates projects.
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Is receptive.
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Is intense.
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Copies accurately.
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Creates a new design.
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Enjoys school.
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Enjoys learning.
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Absorbs information.
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Manipulates information.
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Technician.
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Inventor.
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Good memorizer.
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Good guesser.
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Enjoys straightforward,
Sequential presentation.
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Thrives on complexity.
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Is alert.
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Is keenly observant.
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Is pleased with own learning.
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Is highly self-critical.
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By Janice Szabos
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