Identifying Giftedness
Do you have a child who excels in school? Does your child complain of being bored? Giftedness is more than just being a high achiever. You will find information that will help you recognize the difference between a child who is bright and one who is truly gifted.
Advantages of Having a Bright Child
There is nothing wrong with having "just" a bright child.
- Gifted characteristics can be challenging.
- Bright children are more successful in a typical school setting.
- They work hard.
- They complete assignments and get As.
- They are often praised for their efforts.
Bright v. Gifted
Characteristics Checklist
You can use the checklists below to help determine if your child has gifted or very bright qualities.
Characteristics of a Gifted Child Checklist
Characteristics of a Bright Child Checklist
Characteristics of a Gifted Child Checklist
Characteristics of a Bright Child Checklist
Reference: Janice Szabos as quoted in Differentiating Instruction in the Regular Classroom by Diane Heacox, Free Spirit Publishing, 2001