Bright Child:

Gifted Learner:

·         Knows the answers

·         Asks the questions

·         Is interested

·         Is highly curious

·         Is attentive

·         Is mentally and physically involved

·         Has good ideas

·         Has wild, silly ideas

·         Works hard

·         Plays around, yet tests well

·         Answers the questions

·         Discusses in detail, elaborates

·         Top groups

·         Beyond groups

·         Listens with interest

·         Shows strong feelings and opinions

·         Learns with ease

·         Already knows

·         6-8 repetitions to mastery

·         1-2 repetitions for mastery

·         Understands ideas

·         Constructs abstractions

·         Enjoys peers

·         Prefers adults

·         Grasps the meaning

·         Draws inferences

·         Completes assignments

·         Initiates projects

·         Is receptive

·         Is intense

·         Copies accurately

·         Creates a new design

·         Enjoys school

·         Enjoys learning

·         Absorbs information

·         Manipulates information

·         Technician

·         Inventor

·         Good at memorising

·         Good at guessing

·         Prefers simplicity

·         Thrives on complexity

·         Is alert

·         Is keenly observant

·         Is pleased with own learning

·         Is highly self-critical