Gifted children are so diverse and do not exhibit all characteristics all of the time. Here are some of the common characteristics of a Gifted and Talented student:
· Rapid learner; put thoughts together quickly
· Excellent memory
· Unusually large vocabulary and complex sentence structure for age
· Exhibit unusual emotional depth and complexity
· Thinking is abstract, complex, logical and insightful
· High energy level
· Concern with worldly events
· Highly developed curiosity
· Aims for perfection
· Keen sense of humor
· Vivid Imaginations
· Creative
· Responds and relates to older children and adults