6 Different Types of Gifted

Characteristics: Strong, positive self-concepts, successful, and well respected by others.

• Successful

• The Challenging

• Autonomous Learner

• Double-labeled

This student becomes more driven to excel because of the high expectations placed upon them at an early age by their teachers, parents, and peers. They are eager for approval from others. However, they rarely exhibit behavior problems. They score well on achievement tests and intelligence.

• The Drop Out

• Successful

• Double-labeled

• The Underground Type

Characteristics: This type of student displays they are angry, negative, feeling rejectful & resentful, withdrawn, low self-esteem.

• The Underground Type

• Autonomous

• The Drop out

• Double-labeled

Characteristics: Highly creative, tenacious, and unconventional…thinks outside of the box. Unafraid of questioning...

• The Underground Type

• Double-labeled

• Successful

• The Challenging

Characteristics: Discouraged, frustrated, and critical of themselves. Sometimes impatient, stubborn, and sensitive to criticism.

• The Double- Labeled

• The Drop Out

• The Challenging

• Autonomous

Characteristics: Pressure to except; denies their full capabilities; constant need for encouragement and understanding.

• Successful

• The Challenging

• Double-labeled

• The Underground Type