Score between 145 and 160 (148-160 SB-4) on Full Scale IQ score WISC-III, WPPSI-R, SB-4, SB L-MTend to do well in congregated gifted classes which are offered in a few large districts in the U.S.
Score between 160 and 180 (SB L-M only) on Full Scale IQ score WISC-III, WPPSI-R, SB-4, SB L-MMay do well in schools using a combination of congregated gifted classrooms and accelerated curriculum.
Commonly homeschooled for part of their education.
Score of 180 and above (SB L-M only) on Full Scale IQ score WISC-III, WPPSI-R, SB-4, SB L-MMay do well in schools using a combination of congregated gifted classrooms and accelerated curriculum.
Commonly homeschooled for part of their education.
Research study group findings from the Gifted Development
Center indicate common threads and trends among the highly gifted.Mothers tended to be older than the norm. Mean age at time of birth = 30.894% were very alert as infants
91% showed early language development
99.4% have an extensive vocabulary
http://www.gifteddevelopment.com/
whatisgifted/pg.htm
Infancy and ToddlerhoodSlide7
The mean age at which the children spoke their first word was 9 months.
The mean age the children can sight read an easy reader was before the age of four.99.3% have excellent memory
95.9% have an excellent sense of humor
99.3% reason well
96.1% are mature for their age
at times
http://www.gifteddevelopment.com/
whatisgifted/pg.htm
Infancy and ToddlerhoodSlide8
93.8% have a keen sense of observation
93.4% have a vivid imagination89.4% have facility with puzzles and legos88.3% are perfectionistic
And socially…
93.5% have compassion for others
90.3% are concerned with justice and fairness
84.1% question authority
90% were described by parents as “sensitive”
http://www.gifteddevelopment.com/
whatisgifted/pg.htm
Infancy and ToddlerhoodSlide9
Frequently placed at risk in early years.
Sometimes try to conceal ability to be accepted by peers.Teachers are not usually trained and therefore not aware of giftedness.
Parents are more successful than teachers in identifying giftedness in the early years.
One of the most powerful indicators of giftedness in the early years is reading before the age of 5.
Gifted students should be with students their own age.
Gifted students are better off if they spend their entire school day with same age , heterogeneous classmates.Being perfectly well rounded should be the primary goal for gifted student development.
Being gifted is something with which you are just born with.
Being gifted can make a child feel different. It is important to get them together with other gifted children who understand them.
Can deal with abstract concepts intellectually, but not emotionally. This can lead to concerns about issues such as death and the future.Perfectionism may lead to frustration when trying to complete a physical task.
Advanced vocabulary and sense of humor can cause gifted children to be misunderstood. Perfectionism can lead to fear of failure which can cause them to refuse to try certain tasks.http://www.hoagiesgifted.org/highly_profoundly.htm
Social Issues of Highly Gifted StudentsSlide14
Acceleration in one or more subject areas
A mentor in an interest areaHomeschooling
Individualized, self paced program in one or more subjects.
Exploring topics of individual interest
Early admission to gifted program
Cluster grouping with other gifted children in a regular classroom
http://www.davidsongifted.org/db/Articles_id_10162.aspx#challanges in education needs
Educating the profoundly gifted studentSlide15
An extreme need for constant mental stimulation
An ability to rapidly learn and process complex informationA need to study topics in depthInsatiable curiosity; endless questions and inquiri
Ability to focus on a subject of interest for long periods of time
Inability to focus on a subject not intellectually challenging even if presented in small chunksA need for precise thinking and expression-answer questions with “that depends…”
provide a nutritious diet with adequate vitamins, minerals, calories and proteinprovide a stimulating environment that encourage learning in a fun way by exploring and peeking curiosity
provide a stimulating environment without undue stress and pressure
include activities that are cognitive, physical, affective, and intuitive to ensure well balanced brain growthallow the child to be an active participant rather than passive
Founded to help gifted and talented students who might be underservedDavidson Young Scholars was developed to recognize profoundly intelligent students and provide services based on particular needs.http://www.davidsongifted.org/default.aspx
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Levels of Giftedness
Gifted/moderately gifted (G or MG)
Score between 130 and 145 (132-148 SB-4) on
Full Scale IQ score WISC-III, WPPSI-R, SB-4, SB L-M
Tend to well in regular classroom with differentiation, gifted pull out program or mild acceleration in areas of strength.
http://www.hoagiesgifted.org/highly_profoundly.htmSlide3
Highly gifted (HG)
Score between 145 and 160 (148-160 SB-4) on Full Scale IQ score WISC-III, WPPSI-R, SB-4, SB L-MTend to do well in congregated gifted classes which are offered in a few large districts in the U.S.
http://www.hoagiesgifted.org/highly_profoundly.htmSlide4
Exceptionally gifted (EG)
Score between 160 and 180 (SB L-M only) on Full Scale IQ score WISC-III, WPPSI-R, SB-4, SB L-MMay do well in schools using a combination of congregated gifted classrooms and accelerated curriculum.
Commonly homeschooled for part of their education.
http://www.hoagiesgifted.org/highly_profoundly.htmSlide5
Profoundly gifted (PG)
Score of 180 and above (SB L-M only) on Full Scale IQ score WISC-III, WPPSI-R, SB-4, SB L-MMay do well in schools using a combination of congregated gifted classrooms and accelerated curriculum.
Commonly homeschooled for part of their education.
http://www.hoagiesgifted.org/highly_profoundly.htmSlide6
Research study group findings from the Gifted Development
Center indicate common threads and trends among the highly gifted.Mothers tended to be older than the norm. Mean age at time of birth = 30.894% were very alert as infants
91% showed early language development
99.4% have an extensive vocabulary
http://www.gifteddevelopment.com/
whatisgifted/pg.htm
Infancy and ToddlerhoodSlide7
The mean age at which the children spoke their first word was 9 months.
The mean age the children can sight read an easy reader was before the age of four.99.3% have excellent memory
95.9% have an excellent sense of humor
99.3% reason well
96.1% are mature for their age
at times
http://www.gifteddevelopment.com/
whatisgifted/pg.htm
Infancy and ToddlerhoodSlide8
93.8% have a keen sense of observation
93.4% have a vivid imagination89.4% have facility with puzzles and legos88.3% are perfectionistic
And socially…
93.5% have compassion for others
90.3% are concerned with justice and fairness
84.1% question authority
90% were described by parents as “sensitive”
http://www.gifteddevelopment.com/
whatisgifted/pg.htm
Infancy and ToddlerhoodSlide9
Frequently placed at risk in early years.
Sometimes try to conceal ability to be accepted by peers.Teachers are not usually trained and therefore not aware of giftedness.
Parents are more successful than teachers in identifying giftedness in the early years.
One of the most powerful indicators of giftedness in the early years is reading before the age of 5.
http://giftedkids.about.com/od/extremelygifted/Extremely_or_Profoundly_Gifted_Children.htm
The Early Years of Highly Gifted StudentsSlide10
Gifted students should be with students their own age.
Gifted students are better off if they spend their entire school day with same age , heterogeneous classmates.Being perfectly well rounded should be the primary goal for gifted student development.
Being gifted is something with which you are just born with.
http://www.hoagiesgifted.org/highly_profoundly.htm
Myths of Highly Gifted StudentsSlide11
Almost everyone involved with gifted education is an expert on the social and emotional development of gifted students.
Adults know what gifted students experience.Being too smart in school is a problem, especially for girls.
All kids are gifted, and no kids are gifted.
http://www.hoagiesgifted.org/highly_profoundly.htm
Myths of Highly Gifted StudentsSlide12
Being gifted can make a child feel different. It is important to get them together with other gifted children who understand them.
Can deal with abstract concepts intellectually, but not emotionally. This can lead to concerns about issues such as death and the future.Perfectionism may lead to frustration when trying to complete a physical task.
http://www.hoagiesgifted.org/highly_profoundly.htm
Social Issues of Highly Gifted
StudentsSlide13
Can be argumentative and/or manipulative.
Advanced vocabulary and sense of humor can cause gifted children to be misunderstood. Perfectionism can lead to fear of failure which can cause them to refuse to try certain tasks.http://www.hoagiesgifted.org/highly_profoundly.htm
Social Issues of Highly Gifted StudentsSlide14
Acceleration in one or more subject areas
A mentor in an interest areaHomeschooling
Individualized, self paced program in one or more subjects.
Exploring topics of individual interest
Early admission to gifted program
Cluster grouping with other gifted children in a regular classroom
http://www.davidsongifted.org/db/Articles_id_10162.aspx#challanges in education needs
Educating the profoundly gifted studentSlide15
An extreme need for constant mental stimulation
An ability to rapidly learn and process complex informationA need to study topics in depthInsatiable curiosity; endless questions and inquiri
es
http://www.davidsongifted.org/Article/About_Us_318.aspx
Characteristics of Highly GiftedSlide16
Ability to focus on a subject of interest for long periods of time
Inability to focus on a subject not intellectually challenging even if presented in small chunksA need for precise thinking and expression-answer questions with “that depends…”
http://www.davidsongifted.org/Article/About_Us_318.aspx
Characteristics of Highly GiftedSlide17
Early development to think abstractly to a high degree
Ability to visualize models and systemsUnusual capacity for memoryAbility from an early age, and prefer, to think in metaphors and symbols
Emotionally Sensitive
Unusual intensity and depth of feeling
http://www.davidsongifted.org/db/Articles_id_10299.aspx
Characteristics of Highly GiftedSlide18
Highly developed morals and ethics and unusual and early insight into social and moral issues
An extraordinarily high energy levelA need for the world to be logical and fair
Conviction of correctness of personal ideas and beliefs
have extensive vocabulary
http://www.gifteddevelopment.com/What_is_Gifted/pg.htm
http://www.davidsongifted.org/db/Articles_id_10299.aspx
Characteristics of Highly GiftedSlide19
provide positive emotional support
provide a nutritious diet with adequate vitamins, minerals, calories and proteinprovide a stimulating environment that encourage learning in a fun way by exploring and peeking curiosity
http://www.davidsongifted.org/db/Articles_id_10299.aspx
Parents Providing an
Enriched EnvironmentSlide20
provide a stimulating environment without undue stress and pressure
include activities that are cognitive, physical, affective, and intuitive to ensure well balanced brain growthallow the child to be an active participant rather than passive
http://www.davidsongifted.org/db/Articles_id_10299.aspx
Parents Providing an
Enriched EnvironmentSlide21
Founded by Bob and Jan Davidson
Founded to help gifted and talented students who might be underservedDavidson Young Scholars was developed to recognize profoundly intelligent students and provide services based on particular needs.http://www.davidsongifted.org/default.aspx
Davidson Institute