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Characteristics of High Achievers, Gifted Learners, or Creative Thinkers
Dr. Bertie Kingore, an international consultant and renowned educator of gifted and talented students, developed a chart to compare the characteristics of High Achievers, Gifted Learners, and Creative Thinkers. This tool is a helpful resource for educators and parents when determining if a child is a candidate for a GATE program.
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A High Achiever… |
A Gifted Learner… |
A Creative Thinker… |
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Remembers the answers |
Poses unforeseen questions |
Sees exceptions |
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Is interested |
Is curious |
Wonders |
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Performs at the top of the group |
Is beyond the group |
Is in own group |
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Learns with ease |
Already knows |
Questions: what if…. |
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Needs 6 to 8 repetitions to master |
Needs 1 to 3 repetitions to master |
Questions the need for mastery |
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Enjoys the company of age alike peers |
Prefers the company of intellectual peers |
Prefers the company of creative peers, but often works alone |
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Completes assignments on time |
Initiates projects and extensions of assignments |
Initiates more projects than will ever be completed |
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Enjoys school often |
Enjoys self-directed learning |
Enjoys creating |
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Is highly alert and observant |
Anticipates and relates observations |
Is intuitive |
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Is pleased with own learning |
Is self-critical |
Is never finished with possibilities |
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Gets A’s |
May not be motivated by grades |
May not be motivated by grades |
Dr. Bertie Kingore