If you share the same thoughts and beliefs as everyone else, it is very easy to make friends . Children who are gifted may sometimes find it difficult to get along with their peers.
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Testing gifted children
April 9, 2008 – 12:29 pm
Many tests for gifted children are inaccurate. Some children show promise when they take the tests as six year olds, but later grow up to be average students. Others do not do well in the tests, but perform well at a later stage.
If a student, is gifted, he or she may find the curriculum very easy compared to other students of the same age , and will not need to study much. So schools will often promote gifted students to the next grade, so that they take more interest in their studies.
Raven Coloured Progressive Matrices is a test for gifted students administered in some schools to all pre 1st graders. It is an offline test and takes about 45 mins to take it. The test can be used for students of ages 6 & up. It involves matching and circling numbers, remembering names and colors
John Hopkins CTY (Center for Talented Youth) has a program for gifted students. They test children scoring in the 97th percentile range and then offer special programs and classes.
Gifted children
April 5, 2008 – 10:26 am
Some of the traits of gifted children are :
1. Quick learners - learn new subjects or topics in a short time without much effort . Usually learn to read , write and speak at a much younger age.
2. Very curious - always asking questions about different subjects
3. Likely to have a better memory
4. If they are happy in school, they usually perform very in school examinations
5. Find innovative solutions for the problems they face
6. Have a vivid imagination
7. Observant and witty (though they may be sarcastic)
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