characteristics of G&T

• learns rapidly and quickly grasps new concepts
• has an excellent memory
• is creative or imaginative, e.g. produces many ideas or is highly original
• is independent - may prefer to work alone
• has a keen sense of humour
• may be highly motivated, particularly in self-selected tasks
• has unusual or advanced interests
• demonstrates exceptional critical thinking skills or problem-solving ability
• may have superior leadership and interpersonal skills
• frequently asks in-depth, probing questions
• may demonstrate a high degree of social responsibility or moral reasoning
• possesses a large, advanced vocabulary
• has superior insight and the ability to draw inferences or is intuitive
• is an advanced reader either in English or in the home language.

taken from: http://www.schools.nsw.edu.au/learning/k-6assessments/oc_character.php

Intellectual traits Personality traits

Exceptional reasoning ability

Intellectual curiosity

Rapid learning rate

Facility for abstraction

Complex thought processes

Vivid imagination

Early moral concern

Passion for learning

Powers of concentration

Analytical thinking

Divergent thinking/creativity

Keen sense of justice

Capacity for reflection

Insightful

Need to understand

Need for mental stimulation

Perfectionism

Need for precision/logic

Excellent sense of humour

Sensitivity/empathy

Intensity

Perseverance

Acute self-awareness

Nonconformity

Questioning rules/authority

Tendency to introversion

In addition there are some negative traits;

• stubbornness

• non participation in class activities

• uncooperativeness

• cynicism

• sloppiness and disorganisation

• a tendency to question authority

• emotional frustration

• absentmindedness

• low interest in detail.

(Silverman, 1993 p. 53)

Taken from: http://www.curriculumsupport.education.nsw.gov.au/policies/gats/assets/pdf/polsuppparent.pdf , pp.6-7