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K-BIT -

Performance -based assessments

Curriculum-based assessments

WISC IV -

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=CHECKLISTS FOR DISTINGUISHING GIFTED LEARNERS=

**Gifted Child/Bright Learner**
by Janice Szabos

//How can a parent determine whether their child is bright or gifted? Here is a comparison which may help.//

1. Knows the answers. 2. Is interested. 3. Is attentive. . 4. Has good ideas. 5. Works hard. 6. Answers the questions. 7. Top group. . 8. Listens with interest. 9. Learns with ease. 10. 6-8 repetitions for mastery. 11. Understands ideas. 12. Enjoys peers. 13. Grasps the meaning. 14. Completes assignments. 15. Is receptive. 16. Copies accurately. 17. Enjoys school. 18. Absorbs information. 19. Technician. 20. Good memorizer. 21. Enjoys straight forward sequential presentation. 22. Is alert. . 23. Is pleased with own learning.
 * BRIGHT CHILD**

1. Asks the questions. 2. Is highly curious. 3. Is mentally and physically involved 4. Has wild, silly ideas. 5. Plays around, yet tests well. 6. Discusses in detail, elaborates. 7. Beyond the group 8. Shows strong feelings and opinions. 9. Already knows. 10. 1-2 repetitions for mastery. 11. Constructs abstractions. 12. Prefers adults. 13. Draws inferences. 14. Initiates projects. 15. Is intense. 16. Creates a new design. 17. Enjoys learning. 18. Manipulates information. 19. Inventor. 20. Good guesser. 21. Thrives on complexity. 22. Is keenly observant 23. Is highly self-critical.
 * GIFTED LEARNER**

//Many resources are available for parents searching for additional information about characteristics of gifted students. The following is a list of a few of the sites available:// National Association for Gifted Children Neag Center for Gifted Education & Talent Development Eric Clearinghouse on Disabilities and Gifted Education
 * Web Sites to Visit for Information about Characteristics of Gifted**

Characteristics of Gifted Children by the National Association for Gifted Children
Very often parents are the first to recognise that their child is bright for his or her age. There are many checklists of gifted characteristics. In general they contain several common elements -

Compared to other children your child’s age, how many of these fit your child:

Reasons well and learn rapidly Has extensive vocabulary and talked early Early or avid reader Asks lots of questions and learns more quickly than others Has a very retentive memory Is extremely curious and can concentrate for long periods on subjects of interest Perseverant in their interests Has a wide general knowledge and interest in the world Enjoys problem-solving, often missing out the intermediate stages in an argument and making original connections Has an unusual and vivid imagination Is intense and shows strong feelings and opinions Concerned with justice and fairness Has an odd sense of humour Sets high standards and is a perfectionist Loses interest when asked to do more of the same Is sensitive (feelings hurt easily) Shows compassion and is morally sensitive Has a high degree of energy Prefers older companions or adults Judgement mature for age at times Is a keen observer Is highly creative Tends to question authority Has facility with numbers Extremely good at jigsaw puzzles

No one will show all these characteristics, but very bright children will fit a significant number of them.

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