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How do you define Highly Capable?
Highly Capable students are those who demonstrate outstanding levels of aptitude(defined as an exceptional ability to reason and learn) or competence(documented performance or achievement in the top 10% or rarer) in one or more domains. Domains include any structured area of activity with its own symbol system (e.g., math, music, language) and/or set of sensory motor skills (e.g.,painting, dance, and sports).
What are some characteristics of Highly Capable students?
•Thoughtfully interrelating complex knowledge from multiple subject areas
•Having exceptional insight to themes and generalizations
•Demonstrating sophistication in learning and applying new information to tasks
•Asking provocative questions that probe and analyze problems
•Giving diverse, thought-provoking, responses that lead to innovative solutions
•Insightfully evaluating information and ideas
•Creating products that synthesize ideas from a variety of challenging sources
•Initiating and going above and beyond required assignments
What is the difference between a bright child and a Highly Capable child?
BRIGHT CHILD |
HIGHLY CAPABLE CHILD |
Knows the answers |
Asks the questions |
Is interested |
Is highly curious |
Is attentive |
Is mentally/physically involved |
Has good ideas |
Has wild, silly ideas |
Works hard |
Plays around yet tests well |
Answers the questions |
Discusses in detail; elaborates |
Top group |
Beyond the group |
Listens with interest |
Shows strong feelings and opinions |
Learns with ease |
Already knows |
6-8 repetitions for mastery |
1-2 repetitions to mastery |
Understands ideas |
Constructs abstractions |
Enjoys peers |
Prefers adults |
Grasps the meaning |
Draws inferences |
Completes assignments |
Initiates projects |
Is receptive |
Is intense |
Copies accurately |
Creates a new design |
Enjoys school |
Enjoys learning |
Absorbs information |
Manipulates information |
Technician |
Inventor |
Good memorizer |
Good guesser |
Enjoys straight-forward, sequential presentation |
Thrives on complexity |
Is alert |
Is keenly observant |
Is pleased with own learning |
Is highly self-critical |
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By: Janice Szabos – Gifted Quarterly |