Some characteristics that you might notice as a talented and gifted student:

*Performs beyond expectations of other students in skill areas

*Active problem solvers (seek how and why/inquisitive)

*Learns quickly

*Works independently with wide interests

*Motivated to learn

*Great observation skills

*Fluent and/or authentic thinkers

*Curious

*Keen sense of humor

*Unusual sensitivity

*Emotional depth

*High expectation of self and of others

*Tendency of perfection

*Lack of understanding others and of situations

*May like to work by themselves instead of with peers