Gifted and Talented (GT)
A gifted/talented student is a child or youth who performs at or shows the potential for performing at a remarkably high level of accomplishment when compared to others of the same age, experience, or environment and who
- exhibits high performance capability in an intellectual, creative, or artistic area;
- possesses an unusual capacity for leadership; or
- excels in a specific academic field.
CHARACTERISTICS OF THE
High Achiever / Gifted Learner / Creative Thinker
Are you interested in having your child screened for the
Mansfield ISD Gifted & Talented Program?
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Timeline of Important Dates:
March 11, 2016
Parent referral letter due.
April 1, 2016
Parent Information Form (KOI) &
Portfolios due to grade level counselor.
April 12-14, 2016
Pencil/paper assessment administered.
(Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday)
May, 2016
Gifted and Talented committee reviews data .
Parents are notified of committee results.
March 11, 2016
Parent referral letter due.
April 1, 2016
Parent Information Form (KOI) &
Portfolios due to grade level counselor.
April 12-14, 2016
Pencil/paper assessment administered.
(Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday)
May, 2016
Gifted and Talented committee reviews data .
Parents are notified of committee results.
Student Portfolio
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Advanced Learning
Uses a large vocabulary and more precise language than expected for the age-level
Is unusually descriptive in conversation or writings
Expresses similes, metaphors, or analogies: “A _______________ is really like a ________________ because ___________________.”
Modifies language for less experienced listeners
Ably explains complex concepts to others
Uses verbal skills to handle conflicts or influence others.
Is unusually descriptive in conversation or writings
Expresses similes, metaphors, or analogies: “A _______________ is really like a ________________ because ___________________.”
Modifies language for less experienced listeners
Ably explains complex concepts to others
Uses verbal skills to handle conflicts or influence others.
Analytical Thinking
Able to abstract and generalize information
Notices a surprising depth of details about surroundings
Thinks logically; presents arguments logically
Thinks critically; may lead to skepticism
Recognizes relationships or patterns between ideas or experiences
Enjoys analyzing and solving difficult problems
Enjoys planning and organizing.
Notices a surprising depth of details about surroundings
Thinks logically; presents arguments logically
Thinks critically; may lead to skepticism
Recognizes relationships or patterns between ideas or experiences
Enjoys analyzing and solving difficult problems
Enjoys planning and organizing.
Meaning Motivation
Is philosophical
Has a questioning attitude; asks intellectual questions about complex topics
Generates multiple new ideas and solutions to problems; ingenious
Demonstrates in-depth information in areas beyond age-expectations
Remembers (may retell an experience, story, or video almost verbatim)
Displays high levels of task commitment and energy when pursuing interests
Eager to do things differently; independent
Has a questioning attitude; asks intellectual questions about complex topics
Generates multiple new ideas and solutions to problems; ingenious
Demonstrates in-depth information in areas beyond age-expectations
Remembers (may retell an experience, story, or video almost verbatim)
Displays high levels of task commitment and energy when pursuing interests
Eager to do things differently; independent
Perspective
Explains another’s point of view
Approaches problems from an unusual perspective in oral discussions, art, writing, and math solutions, or problem solving
Expresses past, present, and future aspects of an issue
Develops advanced or unique graphic products and patterns
Appreciates the beauty and value of things
Approaches problems from an unusual perspective in oral discussions, art, writing, and math solutions, or problem solving
Expresses past, present, and future aspects of an issue
Develops advanced or unique graphic products and patterns
Appreciates the beauty and value of things
Sense of Humor
Says or does something indicating a sense of humor beyond the age-level expectations
Uses humor to gain approval of others
Catches an adult’s subtle humor
Uses figurative language and puns for humorous effect
Uses humor that may be absurd or far-out
Uses humor to gain approval of others
Catches an adult’s subtle humor
Uses figurative language and puns for humorous effect
Uses humor that may be absurd or far-out
Sensitivity
Explains intense concern for human issues
Intuitive and insightful of others’ needs and feelings
Expresses feelings through words or art
Cares deeply but may mask sensitivity
Bases friendships on similarity of interest rather than age
Displays a strong sense of justice; demands fairness and consistency
Demonstrates high expectations of self and others
Prefers to be a loner part of the time
Overreacts at times
Intuitive and insightful of others’ needs and feelings
Expresses feelings through words or art
Cares deeply but may mask sensitivity
Bases friendships on similarity of interest rather than age
Displays a strong sense of justice; demands fairness and consistency
Demonstrates high expectations of self and others
Prefers to be a loner part of the time
Overreacts at times
Accelerated Learning
Demonstrates knowledge beyond the age-level expectations
Comprehends and uses symbols with an unexpected ability
Reads Fluently, more like an adult; comprehends with advanced understanding
Understands and uses advanced ideas, concepts, or implications
Learns easily and with a minimum of practice
Creates products that are advanced for the age-level expectations
Accesses data with ease using an unexpected variety of tools
Comprehends and uses symbols with an unexpected ability
Reads Fluently, more like an adult; comprehends with advanced understanding
Understands and uses advanced ideas, concepts, or implications
Learns easily and with a minimum of practice
Creates products that are advanced for the age-level expectations
Accesses data with ease using an unexpected variety of tools