I was filing some paperwork and I found this list in a booklet from potential plus. Its a list of characteristics that gifted children typically have, as found in a study in 1984 by Dr Linda Silverman.
90% of parents reported these characteristics:-
learns rapidly
extensive vocabulary
excellent memory
reasons well
strong curiosity
mature for age
good sense of humour
keen observation
compassion for others
vivid imagination
long attention span
ability with numbers
concern with justice, fairness
sensitivity
wide range of interests
80% of parents reported these characteristics:-
ability with puzzles
high energy level
perfectionism
perseverance of interests
questions authority
avid reader
prefers older companions
How many of these characteristics do your children have?
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var123 · 09/11/2014 07:10
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