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    The document discusses giftedness in children. A gifted child is defined as someone who performs or has the ability to perform significantly above their peers and requires special support. The document then lists 20 characteristics that distinguish a bright child from a gifted child, noting gifted children ask questions, are curious, think abstractly, and learn very quickly compared to bright children. It concludes that while no child will have all the traits, exhibiting several could indicate giftedness.

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    Growing with a gift.

    What is Giftedness?
    A gifted child is one who performs, or who has the ability to perform, at a level
    significantly beyond his or her chronologically aged peers and whose unique abilities and
    characteristics require special provisions as well as social and emotional support from the
    family, community and educational context (Harrison, 1999).

    A bright Individual… A gifted* individual…


    1. Knows the answers. Asks the questions.
    2. Is interested. Is highly curious.
    3. Is attentive. Is mentally and physically involved.
    4. Has good ideas. Has wild, silly ideas.
    5. Works hard. Plays around, yet tests well.
    6. Answers the questions. Discusses in detail, elaborates.
    7. Top group. Beyond the top group.
    8. Listens with interest. Shows strong feelings and opinions.
    9. Learns with ease. Already knows.
    10. 6-8 repetitions for mastery. 1-2 repetitions for mastery.
    11. Understands ideas. Constructs abstractions.
    12. Enjoys peers. Prefers adults.
    13. Grasps the meaning. Draws inferences.
    14. Completes assignments. Initiates projects.
    15. Is receptive. Is intense.
    16. Copies accurately. Creates a new design.
    17. Enjoys school. Enjoys learning.
    18. Technician. Inventor.
    19. Enjoys straight forward, sequential Thrives on complexity.
    presentation.
    20. Is pleased with own learning. Is highly self-critical.

    *No child is likely to exhibit all of these characteristics, but if several are observed
    or demonstrated, giftedness should be considered.

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