Although not an exclusive list of gifted traits and characteristics, gifted and talented students often exhibit many of the following:
Advanced vocabulary for age or grade level
Large storehouse of information about a specific topic
Understanding of complicated material through analytical reasoning ability
Ability to deal with abstractions
Perfectionistic tendencies - may be afraid to fail or may
Pushes self to succeed in everything
Ability to transfer learning from one situation to another
Keen sense of humor - particularly adept at sarcasm
Imaginative thinking ability
Fluent production of ideas or solutions
Ability to adapt, improve, or modify objects or ideas
Non-conforming attitude - does not fear being different
Highly critical of self and/or others - could be considered "bossy"
Ability to concentrate intently on a topic for a long period of time
Tenacity for finding out information on topics of interest
Ability to elaborate on ideas - adds interesting details
Intellectual playfulness - willing to fantasize and manipulate ideas
Advanced vocabulary for age or grade level
Large storehouse of information about a specific topic
Understanding of complicated material through analytical reasoning ability
Ability to deal with abstractions
Perfectionistic tendencies - may be afraid to fail or may
Pushes self to succeed in everything
Ability to transfer learning from one situation to another
Keen sense of humor - particularly adept at sarcasm
Imaginative thinking ability
Fluent production of ideas or solutions
Ability to adapt, improve, or modify objects or ideas
Non-conforming attitude - does not fear being different
Highly critical of self and/or others - could be considered "bossy"
Ability to concentrate intently on a topic for a long period of time
Tenacity for finding out information on topics of interest
Ability to elaborate on ideas - adds interesting details
Intellectual playfulness - willing to fantasize and manipulate ideas