Specific Academic

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Demonstrates or has potential to demonstrate exceptional strength in a specific academic area

Examples:

Math, ELA, Social Studies, Science, World Language

Margo Gramling

Gifted and Talented Specialist

Chippewa Falls School District

gramlima@chipfalls.org

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• Knows a lot of information about their strength area
• Understands the way of thinking in their discipline
• Is eager to learn in that content area
• Uses advanced concepts in their strength area
• Is independent in that area
• Enjoys challenges in strength area

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Math

• Eager to solve challenging math problems
• Organizes data and information to discover mathematical patterns
• Enjoys challenging Math puzzles, games, logic problems
• Understands new math concepts and processes more easily than other students
• Has creative ways to solve math problems
• Displays strong number sense
• Frequently solves problems abstractly, without the need for manipulatives or concrete materials
• When solving a math problem, can switch strategies easily, if appropriate or necessary

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ELA

• Eagerly engages in reading related activities
• Applies previously learned literary concepts to new reading experiences
• Focuses on reading for an extended period of time
• Demonstrates tenacity when posed with challenging reading
• Knows and can use many words closely related in meaning
• Expresses thoughts and needs clearly and concisely
• Uses descriptive words to add color, emotion, and beauty
• Can find various ways of expressing ideas so others can understand

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Social Studies

• Curious about world and current events
• Makes connections between past and present
• Recognizes how cultures are related
• Seeks to understand why people, cultures, or groups act the way they do
• Has a passion for a particular period of history
• Makes judgements based on right and wrong
• Enjoys reading nonfiction books about social studies topics
• Seeks to understand issues from many points of view
• Desires to develop solutions to social problems

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Science

• Demonstrates curiosity about scientific processes
• Demonstrates creative thinking about scientific issues or debates
• Demonstrates enthusiasm in discussion of science topics
• Is curious about why things are as they are
• Reads about science-related topics in their free time
• Clearly articulates data interpretation
• Expresses interest in science projects or research

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ResearchGate: Enhanced Brain Connectivity in Math-gifted adolescents: An fMRI study using mental rotation, Dec 2010, Cognitive Neuroscience, James Prescott, Maria Gavrilescu, Ross Cunningham

Social Emotional

• Jagged personal profile: academic and social/emotional

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• High expectations of self

• Perfectionism/fear of failure - freeze or avoid

• High levels of frustration

• Spontaneous and energetic related to topic

• Difficult to transition from topic

THANKS!

Any questions?

You can find me at:

• gramlima@chipfalls.org
• 715-726-2414 ext 3027

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