Understanding Gifted Characteristics

What does a gifted child often display in terms of vocabulary?

• Prefers not to use complex words

• Average vocabulary for their age

• Limited vocabulary compared to peers

• Unusually advanced vocabulary for their age or grade level

How does a gifted child typically handle routine tasks?

• Finds them exciting

• Always needs help with them

• Is easily bored with them

• Prefers routine tasks over new challenges

What type of books does a gifted child usually prefer?

• Rarely reads books

• Children's picture books

• Comic books

• Adult-level books

Which characteristic is common in the creativity of gifted children?

• Prefers not to express opinions

• Avoids high-risk activities

• Rarely asks questions

• Often offers unusual, unique or clever responses

What is a motivational trait of a gifted child?

• Prefers not to work independently

• Easily satisfied with minimal effort

• Strives toward perfection and is self-critical

• Needs constant external motivation

How does a gifted child typically react to authoritarian pronouncements?

• Accepts without question

• Is unwilling to accept without critical examination

• Shows no interest

• Always agrees with authority

Which of these is a leadership characteristic of a gifted child?

• Has difficulty adapting to new situations

• Prefers to be alone

• Usually follows rather than leads

• Is self-confident with peers and adults

When are gifted Students Identified?

• Early in life/Early after birth

• Middle School

• 3rd Grade

• Never