Meeting the Needs of Gifted Children in Vermont Schools

Characteristics of Gifted Students

A gifted student may exhibit some or all of the following characteristics:

Advanced in language and thought processes

Adventurous

Bored with school

Careless, sloppy

Collector

Creative/artistic

Cynical

Divergent/creative thinking

Early reader, writer, mathematician

Enthusiastic

Excellent sense of humor

Highly imaginative

Idealistic

Insightful

Intellectually curious

Internally and highly motivated

Many, advanced interests

Nonconforming/independent

Perfectionist

Persistent

Positive self-esteem

Quick, logical thinking

Reflective

Self-confident/assertive

Sensitive/empathetic

Spontaneous

Stubborn

Superior sense of humor

Temperamental

Uncooperative

Underachieving

Withdrawn

 

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