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Characteristics of Gifted Learners

    • Has outstanding memory; possesses a broader base of knowledge than peers
    • May be an early reader
    • Has advanced vocabulary for chronological age
    • Learns rapidly, easily, and efficiently
    • Enjoys learning
    • Thrives on complexity
    • Has the ability to concentrate for long periods of time              
    • May be impatient and intolerant
    • Self-initiates learning
    • Asks thoughtful and penetrating questions
    • Is curious about many and different things
    • Has diverse interests
    • Is intense; gets totally absorbed in activities and thoughts
    • Is comfortable with abstract thinking
    • Is an analytical thinker; perceives subtle cause-effect relationships
    • May be able to attend to two or more things simultaneously
    • Is able to elaborate on ideas
    • Has strong feelings and opinions; advanced sense of justice and fair play
    • Cares about ethical or humanitarian issues at an early age
    • Sets high standards for him/herself as others
    • Is persistent and highly motivated
    • Has a sophisticated sense of humor; loves to play with words
    • Transfers concepts and learning to new situations
    • Sees connections between apparently unconnected activities and ideas
    • May prefer the company of older children or adults
    • Works well independently
    • Exhibits leadership ability in peer group
    • Displays original ideas; flexibility in problem solving situations
    • Sees endless possibilities for various situations or uses for objects
    • Is passionately interested in some topic or field of endeavor