GIFTED STUDENTS ARE NOT ALWAYS... high scorers in tests socially well adjusted proud of their abilities extroverts introverts
Gifted students sometimes hide their abilities in order to conform have a learning disability have little in common with their peers have a negative self-concept feel alienated feel bored challenging behaviour
Characteristics of Gifted and Talented Children Early or rapid progress through developmental stages Early reading, advanced comprehension Verbal abilities Very observant Highly curious Fluent and flexible Dr Michael Sayler COGE 2011 “4 Cognitive Characteristics of the GT”
Characteristics of Gifted and Talented Subtle sense of humour Excellent memory Excellent reasoning skills Elaborate and original Excellent problem solving Learns quickly and with less practice and repetition Dr Michael Sayler COGE 2011 “4 Cognitive Characteristics of the GT”