What does it mean to be gifted?

Read below for common characteristics of students who are highly capable and who show high potential for learning. 


​1. Utilizes systematic and analytical problem-solving and decision-making skills.
  • Is able to hypothesize
  • Manages impulsivity
  • Asks the questions and poses problems
  • Sees relationships among unrelated facts
  • Seeks new associations
  • Demonstrates capacity for inquiry
  • Prefers “digging into” concepts/topics
  • Selects more complex approach or solution
  • Implements inventive/innovative strategies for problem-solving
2. Contributes and supports ideas and concepts using elaboration and creative thought.
  • Is highly curious
  • Thinks and communicates with clarity and precision 
  • Is inventive
  • Enjoys exploration type activities
  • Generates many ideas
  • Expresses unique, original ideas
  • Constructs abstractions
  • Gives unusual, clever, unique responses
3. Evaluates and synthesizes unit concepts.
  • Asks many questions of a provocative nature
  • Considers the what-ifs—inquisitive about why and how instead of what
  • Shows superior judgment in evaluating things
  • Can see implications and consequences
  • Formulates new possibilities
  • Restructures ideas
  • Has keen power of observation
  • Is creative, imaginative, and innovative
4. Exhibits task commitment utilizing metacognition.
  • Is persistent
  • Has a strong desire to learn
  • Is a self-starter
  • Is self-motivated
  • Pursues individual interests
  • Seeks own direction (needs little help in knowing what/how to do)
  • Has outstanding power of concentration
  • Is self-evaluative/self-checking
  • Is skeptical
5. Utilizes multiple resources and technology.
  • Is mentally and physically involved in the learning process
  • Creates multimedia products
  • Taps a variety of resources to gather information
  • Combines elements of materials/knowledge in a unique and creative manner
6. Develops quality products.
  • Produces a variety of detailed steps
  • Delights in embellishing materials and ideas
  • Designs products related to real-life situations/needs
  • Creates products/clarifies learning for others
  • Adds unique insights to concepts
  • Strives for accuracy and precision

MENSA 

​Mensa is an international society for high IQ.  The site linked below (click the icon) contains many resources for parents, students, and teachers. 

WCPSS AIG

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