Advanced & Gifted

Parents may have questions about if their child is gifted. The characteristics described below can help clarify:

        HIGH ACHIEVER                                   VS.      GIFTED

• Remembers the answer                              Poses unforeseen questions
• Performs at the top of the group               Is beyond the group
• Learns with ease                                          Already knows the answer
• Needs 6-8 repetitions to master                Needs 1-3 repetitions to master
• Is pleased with own learning                      Is self-critical
• Gets A’s                                                         May not be motivated by grades
• Pleased with own progress                        Often self-critical
• People pleasers (teacher’s pets)               May be critical of their teachers (questioners)

**www.verywellfamily.com/high-achiever-1449168