giFted LeaRners

The Gifted Student But.... · Asks many questions and is very curious · Possesses a large amount of information · Has a good memory · Easily gets "off task" and "off topic" · Is impatient when not called on in class  The Gifted Student But.. · Learns new information quickly · Retains information easily · Masters reading skills earlier  · Demonstrates strong abilities in math · Displays unusual academic achievement · Finishes classwork quickly · Is easily bored · Can become disruptive in class · Shows strong resistance to repetitive activities and memorization · Completes work quickly but sloppily The Gifted Student But.... · Is interested in many things · Becomes involved in a variety of activities · Is motivated to try new things · Enjoys a challenge  · May resist working on activities apart from areas of interest · Leaves projects unfinished · Takes on too much and becomes overwhelmed The Gifted Student But.... · Thinks independently · Expresses unique and original opinions · Is self-motivated · Challenges authority · Does not handle criticism well · Does not work well in groups The Gifted Student But.... · Uses higher level thinking skills (analysis, synthesis, evaluation) · Makes connections other students don't see · Considers unusual approaches to problem-solving · Tends to be absent-minded regarding practical details · Forgets homework assignments The Gifted Student But.... · Has a strong sense of justice · Likes to debate current issues and real life problems · Can be very critical of self and others · Likes to argue a point · Is a perfectionist and expects others to be perfect as well The Gifted Student But.... · Has a sophisticated sense of humor · Understands subtle humor · Enjoys plays on words and satire · Easily gets carried away with a joke · Has a tendency to become the "class clown" The Gifted Student But.... · Demonstrates strong expressive skills · Is sensitive to feelings of others · Elaborates on ideas · Shows skill in drama/art/music/language · Sometimes perceived as a "know-it-all" by peers · Is sometimes "bossy" to peers in group situations