The Differences Between Bright and Gifted

The Differences Between Bright and Gifted

The Differences Between Bright and GiftedThe Bright Child, Gifted Child Continuum

This worksheet will help you see where your child might fit on the scale between "bright" to truly "gifted." Try printing this chart out and plotting your child's talents along each row of dots. Whatever your child's place on this continuum, celebrate her enthusiasm, curiosity, and talents!

The Bright ChildThe Gifted Child
Knows the answersAsks the questionsIs interestedIs highly curiousIs attentiveIs mentally and physically involvedWorks hardPlays around, yet tests wellAnswers the questionsDiscusses in detail, elaboratesIs in the top groupIs beyond the groupListens with interestShows strong feelings and opinionsLearns with easeAlready knowsNeeds 6-8 repetitions for masteryNeeds 1-2 repetitionsUnderstands ideasConstructs abstractionsEnjoys peersPrefers adultsGrasps the meaningDraws inferencesCompletes assignmentsInitiates projectsIs receptiveIs intenseCopies accuratelyCreates a new design

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