Gifted and Talented (GAT)
Gifted and Talented (GAT) Gifted and Talented (GAT)
Parent nomination form: Nomination by parent or caregiver Child’s name:_______________________________________ Child’s Class: ________________________ Name of Parent/Caregiver:________________________________________________________________ Your relationship to child: ____________________________ Child’s Age (Year/months): _____________ Please tick the appropriate boxes: Characteristic Most of the time Some of the time Rarely • Recalls facts easily • Express himself fluently • Is always asking questions • Has a well developed sense of humour • Finds unusual uses for things and is inventive • Tends to lead/initiate activities • Is curious • Has a long attention span • Is easily bored • Is an avid reader • Understands things well enough to teach them to you or others • Mixes with older children and adults easily • Is impulsive • Is an independent learner • Is concerned about world issues Prep GAT 5
PLEASE COMPLETE THE FOLLOWING QUESTIONS: When did your child first talk When did your child first learn to read At what age did your child show an understanding of numbers, puzzles and patterns How many books and magazines would your child voluntarily read in a month If your child has any intense interests or hobbies, what are they What type of television programs does your child like to watch If your child has an interest in music, what is he learning and what level has been attained In what activities does your child participate outside school hours Would you consider that your child has a particular problem or need that may affect his learning Has your child painted, built or constructed something which seemed beyond his age Please add any other information you may feel relevant to your child’s nomination, e.g. photos of his art, constructions, educational reports, examples of your child performing above the expected level for his peer group, etc. Prep GAT 6
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PLEASE COMPLETE THE FOLLOWING QUESTIONS:<br />
When did your child first talk<br />
When did your child first learn to read<br />
At what age did your child show an underst<strong>and</strong>ing of numbers, puzzles <strong>and</strong> patterns<br />
How many books <strong>and</strong> magazines would your child voluntarily read in a month<br />
If your child has any intense interests or hobbies, what are they<br />
What type of television programs does your child like to watch<br />
If your child has an interest in music, what is he learning <strong>and</strong> what level has been attained<br />
In what activities does your child participate outside school hours<br />
Would you consider that your child has a particular problem or need that may affect his learning<br />
Has your child painted, built or constructed something which seemed beyond his age<br />
Please add any other information you may feel relevant to your child’s nomination, e.g. photos of his art, constructions,<br />
educational reports, examples of your child performing above the expected level for his peer group, etc.<br />
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