The Bright Child vs. the Gifted Learner

The bright child...

1. Knows the answers
2. Is interested
3. Is attentive
4. Has good ideas
5. Works hard
6. Answers the questions
7. Top group
8. Listens with interest
9. Learns with ease
10. 6-8 repetitions for mastery
11. Understands ideas
12. Enjoys peers
13. Grasps the meaning
14. Completes assignments
15. Is receptive
16. Copies accurately
17. Enjoys school
18. Absorbs information
19. Technician
20. Good memorizer
21. Prefers straightforward tasks
22. Is alert
23. Is pleased with own learning

The gifted learner...

1. Asks the questions
2. Is highly curious
3. Is mentally and physically involved
4. Has wild, silly ideas
5. Plays around, yet tests well
6. Discusses in detail; elaborates
7. Beyond the group
8. Shows strong feelings and opinions
9. Already knows
10. 1-2 repetitions for mastery
11. Constructs abstractions
12. Prefers adults
13. Draws inferences
14. Initiates projects
15. Is intense
16. Creates new designs
17. Enjoys learning
18. Manipulates information
19. Inventor
20. Good guesser
21. Thrives on complexity
22. Is keenly observant
23. Is highly self-critical