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- Is My Child Gifted
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Is my child gifted?
Posted by:Gifted and talented children are by virtue of outstanding abilities those identified by professionally qualified persons as being capable of high performance. These children require differentiated educational programs and/or services beyond those normally provided by the regular school program in order to realize their contribution to self and society.
-U.S. Office of Education
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What are some common characteristics of gifted children?
Posted by:CHARACTERISTICS OF GIFTED STUDENTS
- Advanced Language
Displays an advanced vocabulary and an ability to use more complex language effectively in a variety of situations; naturally uses similes, metaphors, and analogies to express relationships.
- Analytical Thinking
Ability to discern components of a whole; strives to determine relationships and patterns in procedures, experiences, ideas, and/or objects. The student may not be "organized", yet enjoys organizing and planning events and procedures.
- Meaning Motivated
Shows curiosity and an inner drive for thorough, independent understanding; asks penetrating, intellectual questions and demonstrates an extensive memory.
- Perspective
Displays an ability to understand and incorporate unexpected or unusual points of view through oral language, writing, manipulative and/or art.
- Sense of Humor
Demonstrates understanding of higher levels of humor and application of a finely developed sense of humor, either through the production of original jokes, riddles, puns, or other humorous effects or through understanding the subtle humor of others.
- Sensitivity
Intensely sensitive to the needs of others, demonstrates a strong sense of justice and sets high standards for self and others.
- Accelerated Learning
Demonstrates mastery and an ability to learn and understand material and concepts beyond the facts and knowledge typical and expected for that age group.
-adapted from Kingore Observation Inventory by Bertie Kingore, 1993. - Advanced Language