GIFTED STUDENTS ARE NOT
ALWAYS...
• high scorers in tests
• socially well adjusted
• proud of their abilities
• extroverts
• introverts
Gifted students sometimes
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hide their abilities in order to conform
have a learning disability
have little in common with their peers
have a negative self-concept
feel alienated
feel bored challenging behaviour
Characteristics of Gifted and Talented
Children
• Early or rapid progress through developmental
stages
• Early reading, advanced comprehension
• Verbal abilities
• Very observant
• Highly curious
• Fluent and flexible
Dr Michael Sayler COGE 2011 “4 Cognitive Characteristics of the GT”
Characteristics of Gifted and Talented
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Subtle sense of humour
Excellent memory
Excellent reasoning skills
Elaborate and original
Excellent problem solving
Learns quickly and with less practice and
repetition
Dr Michael Sayler COGE 2011 “4 Cognitive Characteristics of the GT”