giftedandtalented

Ø IQ 130 and up Ø Read early Ø Complex vocabulary Ø Communicate fluently Ø Unusual ability to perform in music, art, drama, or athletics Ø Popular with peers Ø Some personality patterns and reactions to frustration as average child Ø Likes to make collections Ø Learns faster than average child Ø Superior reasoning ability Ø Broad collection of information Ø Wide range of interests Ø Observant Ø Critical and dissatisfied with own achievement Ø Abstracts at high levels Ø Works well independently Ø Mastery of most academic subjects
 * __ Gifted and Talented __**
 * // Possible Characteristics //**

Ø Provide for new experiences Ø Help him/her develop habits of independent work, initiative, and creativity Ø Place emphasis on how information is derived rather than just what information is derived Ø Take a cue from the child’s interest and readiness Ø Set up independent study Ø Collaborate with classroom and all special education teacher(s)
 * // Teaching Implications //**

Source - PSLA Special Needs publication, 1994