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Characteristics of Gifted Students

Characteristics of Gifted Students. Beach October 26, 2009. TODAY. Pre-Assessment Review of Last Year’s Focus Arleta Data Using the IDPF as a classroom guide to characteristics of talented and gifted students Resources Closing. Distribution of Beach’s TAG Population (October 2009).

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Characteristics of Gifted Students

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  1. Characteristics of Gifted Students Beach October 26, 2009

  2. TODAY • Pre-Assessment • Review of Last Year’s Focus • Arleta Data • Using the IDPF as a classroom guide to characteristics of talented and gifted students • Resources • Closing

  3. Distribution of Beach’s TAG Population (October 2009)

  4. Area of Identification

  5. Characteristics listed on the Identification Process Form • Learning • Skills (Academic) • Interests • Reasoning and Problem-Solving • Motivation and Leadership

  6. Learning • Retains and learns information easily • Uses complex language/large vocabulary • Shows strong memory, quick recall • Carries out complex instructions with ease But, when underchallenged… students can be impatient with others and dislike basic routine.

  7. Skills • Reads/comprehends on an advanced level; Shows high level thinking; Expresses ideas well; Elaborates or questions • Uses advanced computations and/or complex math systems; Exhibits quick mastery of skills

  8. Interests • Demonstrates unusual or advanced interests • Is considered an “expert” on certain topics • Displays academic/artistic creativity

  9. Reasoning and Problem Solving • Recognizes patterns & connections • Is a keen observer • Makes mental connections • Devises strategies to solve problems • Has “out-of-the-box” ways to solve problems

  10. Motivation and Leadership • Is a Self- or Independent starter • Is an independent worker • Does not follow the typical path • Self-confident • Well-liked • Demonstrates leadership

  11. By Group As a Gallery Walk Sharing Resources: All forms and checklists associated with screening, identification, and plan writing can be found on the TAG website, www.tag.pps.12.or.us Look under the left-side link to Identification.

  12. Closing Activity • Ah-ha’s • Support needed. • If this can fit into PLC or team work, please describe. • Questions • General Feedback

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