Gifted and Talented (GAT)
Gifted and Talented (GAT)
Gifted and Talented (GAT)
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Teacher nomination form:<br />
TEACHER NOMINATION FORM:<br />
PRIMARY AND SECONDARY<br />
Student Name: ………………………….<br />
Teacher: ………………………………….<br />
Age: ……………………….<br />
Date: ………………………<br />
Use a highlighter to show each behaviour you observe in the classroom or<br />
playground.<br />
CHARACTERISTICS POSITIVE BEHAVIOURS NE<strong>GAT</strong>IVE BEHAVIOURS<br />
Highly curious<br />
Abstract thinker<br />
Flexible thinker<br />
Clever use of humour<br />
Superior vocabulary<br />
Advanced reading<br />
• Asks lots of questions<br />
• Inquisitive<br />
• Remembers details<br />
• Makes generalisations<br />
• Tests out ideas<br />
• Employs variety of strategies to<br />
work something out<br />
• Enjoys ‘adult humour’<br />
• Gets teachers jokes!<br />
• Heightened involvement in the<br />
discussions<br />
• Enjoys adult-like discussions<br />
• Reads widely<br />
• Advanced vocabulary<br />
• Advanced comprehension<br />
• Asks inappropriate questions<br />
• Poor group participant<br />
• Easily diverted from task<br />
• Questions others<br />
• Questions authority<br />
• Manipulates people <strong>and</strong> situations<br />
by using a variety of strategies<br />
• Uses humour at the expense of<br />
others<br />
• May be bossy or overbearing when<br />
working with others<br />
• Reads constantly<br />
• Neglects peer interaction <strong>and</strong> work<br />
Retention of knowledge;<br />
fast learner<br />
Long attention span<br />
Independent<br />
High level of<br />
responsibility <strong>and</strong><br />
commitment<br />
• Moves beyond core content <strong>and</strong><br />
skills quickly<br />
• Detailed recall of facts<br />
• Concentrates <strong>and</strong> focuses on an<br />
area of interest for a long period of<br />
time<br />
• Self directed<br />
• Focused on task in research or<br />
study<br />
• Sets attainable goals<br />
• Learns to accept own limitations<br />
• Tolerant of peers in a group<br />
• Rushes work, then disrupts others<br />
• Monopolises class discussions<br />
• Easily distracted unless the task is<br />
an area of passion or interest<br />
• Reduced involvement in discussion<br />
or group work<br />
• Uncooperative in a group<br />
• Self critical<br />
• Perfectionist when completing tasks<br />
• Sets unrealistic expectations for<br />
other group members<br />
Prep <strong>GAT</strong> 7
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