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What Does Gifted Look Like?
BRIGHT CHILD GIFTED LEARNER
Knows the answer Asks the question
Interested Highly curious
Attentive Involved
Has good ideas ideas Has wild, silly ideas
Answers the questions Discusses in detail
Top group Beyond the group
Shows interest Shows strong opinions
Learns with ease Already knows
Mastery in 6-8 repetitions Mastery in 1-2 repetitions
Understands ideas Constructs abstractions
Grasps the meaning Draws inferences
Completes assignments Initiates projects
Is receptive Is intense
Copies accurately Creates new designs
Enjoys school Enjoys learning
Absorbs information Manipulates information
Is alert Is keenly observant
Is pleased with own learning Is highly self critical.
Enjoys helping others Is outraged by injustice
Follows the rules Questions the rules
Wants to please Wants to know
*Adapted from Janice Szabo