Signs of Giftedness

Signs of giftedness in a 5- to 8-year-old

Your child may be gifted if she:
• Thinks abstractly; that is, she grasps advanced mathematical and linguistic concepts and can talk about such complex issues as ethics, morality, and religion.
• Has a specific talent, such as the ability to perform mathematical calculations in her head, or understand concepts like multiplication before they are taught in school.
• Is able to intensely concentrate and focus on one activity for long periods.
• Has a large vocabulary and understands words not typically used by peers.
• Is a leader; that is, often organizes group activities, such as initiating games when she's with other children.
• Is confident in her accomplishments and ideas.
• Performs well in academic areas.
• Is creative; that is, she loves to tell stories, draw, or compose songs.
• Has a sense of humor and appreciates wit.
• Prefers to spend time with older children and adults.
• Performs academic work that is two years ahead of her grade level.
• Is sensitive to other people's feelings.
• Memorizes facts easily and can recall them and relate them at appropriate times.

hikhikhik...so u all..ada tak sign nie kat anak2 kita...